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StartWrite Writing Sample & Synopsis Assessment Programme
StartWrite Writing Sample and Synopsis Assessment Service – for writers who want to get an appraisal for part of their work. Writers can send in a piece of writing, up to 6,000 words (for poetry up to 20 pages), and a one page synopsis. The NZSA Writing Sample and Synopsis Assessment Service is an excellent […]
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Choose your module
Writing craft, the business of writing, marketing and selling your book… Whether you’re starting out, mid-career or established, our NZSA Writer Toolkit has something for everyone. Available to do in your own time, on your phone, tablet, iPad or computer. The Writer Toolkit is our professional development offering, with multiple modules released. Our Toolkit is […]
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Out Damned Plot, with Vanda Symon
International best-selling crime writer Vanda Symon discusses what elements make for a satisfying plot and takes you through a series of fun writing exercises to stimulate your inner-plotter. You will have the opportunity to develop a plot outline from an outrageous situation that delves into how and why people react in difficult circumstances, and how […]
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Announcing the 2025 Janet Frame Memorial Lecture with Charlotte Grimshaw
EVENT: The 2025 NZSA Janet Frame Memorial Lecture with Charlotte Grimshaw Open now for bookings Tuesday October 14, 6-7pm The annual NZSA Janet Frame Memorial Lecture will be delivered by the NZSA 2025 President of Honour, Charlotte Grimshaw, and is held in partnership with Verb Wellington and The National Library of NZ. In her 2025 NZSA […]
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WebWorkshop with Charity Norman
Charity Norman – Who Do You Think You Are? An introduction to characterisation. 5:30pm to 7:30pm, Thurs, 6 November Without characters, there is no story. But how to breathe life into them? In this workshop, we’ll be thinking about ways to create complex, real characters. We’ll share some ideas to help us know them better […]
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Creative Rights for Creative People, with Karen Workman
Curious about copyright? One of the challenges we creative people face is that common knowledge of copyright is sometimes at variance with the actual law, leading to misunderstandings, infringements and confusion. Let’s talk about knowing and protecting our rights, why they exist and the cultural and financial value of our work and rights. We’ll also […]
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Congratulations to Cristina Sanders, winner of the NZSA Shaw Writer’s Award 2025
NZSA Shaw Writer’s Award 2025 goes to Cristina Sanders! The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) congratulates Cristina Sanders on winning the NZSA Shaw Writer’s Award 2025. Cristina Sanders will use the award to continue research into her time-travel story of colonial governor, Sir George Grey. Cristina says: […]
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National Poetry Day Champagne & Poetry Taster
Celebrating the launch of Poetry Aotearoa Yearbook 2025 with readings, cake and a glass of bubbles. Free Admission. Friday 22nd August, 12pm, University Book Shop. More Info
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NZSA Wellington and Kapiti Writers Group present Creative Rights for Creative People
Curious about copyright? Join us on Tuesday 9 September at Paraparaumu Library, to hear Karen Workman from Copyright Licensing NZ talk about Creative Rights for Creative People. Everyone is welcome at this free event brought to you by NZSA Wellington and Kāpiti Writers’ Group. Light refreshments provided. What: Creative Rights for Creative People, with CLNZ’s Karen […]
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Poets read poets from Wellington Writers Walk
For Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day 2025, we’re featuring Wellington writers reading poetry from (and inspired by) poets featured on Wellington Writers Walk. We’ll also have an ever-popular open mic on the night — read us your poetry, any theme welcome! This is a free event in partnership with Wellington Writers Walk for Phantom Billstickers […]
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So You Want to Write a Picture Book, with Melinda Szymanik
Award-winning writer Melinda Szymanik guides you through the fundamentals of what makes a good picture book and provides tips to help you write your own! This module details all the different elements to consider when writing a picture book and what to do once you’ve got a finished draft! Melinda Szymanik is an award-winning writer of […]
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