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NZSA Peter and Dianne Beatson Fellowship 2019
$10,000 Opportunity for Writers. Calling for applications from writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama with a literary track record, who are currently working on a new project. This annual Fellowship is awarded each year to a mid-career or senior writer to work on a project that shows a high level of literary merit and […]
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Book Launch in Mapua
Karen Stade, Alastair Rose and River Press invite you to the launch of Driven by the Wind: the memoir of Captain Henry Rose on Sunday 11 August, 2 pm at Mapua Boat Club, Mapua Wharf. ‘… Christmas Day 1847 we were in a gale of a wind in the Bay of Biscay, the ship being […]
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Storylines Story Tour Events
Award-winning children’s writers and illustrators tour the Auckland region between Monday 19 August and Friday 23 August in the third of six legs of the 2019 Storylines National Festival Story Tour, sharing their love of reading and books with several thousand pupils at more than 50 schools, libraries, community centres – and at a special […]
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Hamilton Book Month
Hamilton Book Month – August 2019 Hamilton Book Month is a celebration of New Zealand authors and their writing, with activities and events for all ages, all month. Come along and enjoy the super exciting 2019 programme with 21 events which is almost all no cost with panel discussions, workshops, seminars, storytelling, and a literary […]
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Inaugural Zephyr Short Story Competition 2019 – Closes 30 Sep
Welcome to the inaugural Zephyr Short Story Competition run by the Wellington Branch of the New Zealand Society of Authors. Entries open on 25 July 2019 and close at 11.59pm on 30 September 2019. Judges: Linda Burgess and Fiona Kidman The competition has two sections: Open Division The Open Division is open to […]
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CLNZ/NZSA $25,000 Writers’ Award 2019: Applications are Open
$25,000 award to a New Zealand writer one of the highest non-fiction prizes in New Zealand literature brought to you by the New Zealand Society of Authors (NZSA) and Copyright Licensing New Zealand (CLNZ) “If you’re thinking about applying – do it! Like me, you might just surprise yourself with a win.” – 2018 recipient, […]
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David Hill presents the Janet Frame Memorial Lecture
Announced as the NZSA’s 2019-2020 President of Honour, eminent and award-winning children’s writer David Hill will be delivering the Janet Frame Memorial Lecture in the Pioneer Women’s Hall at the Ellen Melville Centre. Paula Browning, CEO of Copyright Licensing New Zealand, will also present the recipients for the CLNZ Research Grants. This is a free […]
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Poetry on the Beach
Come and have some fun, and write your original poem on the sand at Orewa Beach at 1pm on 17th August 2019, as a pre-event for National Poetry Day. Your poem will be featured in our movie of the event. Spot prizes, and $100 prize for best poem. Entry $5, details and registration here.
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Auckland Branch Meeting: New Holland Publishers Talk Non-Fiction
NZSA Auckland Branch Meeting Friday, 2 August 6.15 pm – 9.15pm New Holland Publishers Talk Non-Fiction In your passion to produce the next Man Booker Prize winner don’t overlook the money-making opportunities available in writing non-fiction. We welcome along two representatives of leading local publisher New Holland, to talk about the opportunities and advantages of […]
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CLNZ/NZSA Research Grants 2019: Now Open for Applications
Receive a $5,000 grant to help you research your latest fiction or non-fiction writing project. All New Zealand writers welcome to apply! In support of New Zealand writers who wish to undertake research for a fiction or non-fiction writing project, the 2019 Copyright Licensing New Zealand (CLNZ) and New Zealand Society of Authors (NZSA) Research […]
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Natalie Haynes presents Honour Among Thebes
The History of Theatre has never been so much fun. Writer and comedian Natalie Haynes presents Honour Among Thebes, a lively tour through the early Greek Tragedies and Comedies, from the first performance by Thespis to the raucous sex-strike of Aristophanes’ Lysistrata, via the great tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides. Honour Among Thebes is […]
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