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Fast Fibres Poetry Six – submissions
Ffs Fast Fibres Poetry Six Call for submissions Fast Fibres Poetry Collective is producing a sixth collection to display the talents of Northland poets. It will be launched in print and online on National Poetry Day, August 23, 2019. We invite poets with a strong connection to Northland to submit 3 poems, each preferably no longer […]
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Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day
Welcome to Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day, 23 August 2019. Registrations are open. Returning 2018 organisers: Last year was huge – let’s do it again! To those returning after a break: Welcome back. To the newcomers: Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day is an annual celebration of the power of poetry – in all its manifestations. […]
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The Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival 2019
The Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival 2019 programme is out! From 9-12 May we’ll throw you four days of terrific talk across 36 events, with a cast of over 60 participants. We’re thrilled to welcome eight overseas guests ? bestselling Irish novelist John Boyne (pictured); BAFTA and MOBO award-winning UK hip-hop artist and author Akala; […]
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2019 NZSA Writer Mentorships announced
Recipients have been selected for the New Zealand Society of Authors Mentorship Programme 2019 with thirteen chosen from a pool of 79 applicants. With a high level of commitment shown by the applicants and a wide variety of fascinating projects the judges had quite a task making their selection. Our 2019 mentees are emerging writers with […]
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National Flash Fiction Day competition
WELCOME TO THE 2019 NFFD COMPETITION. The 2019 National Flash Fiction Day Competition runs February 15 – April 15. Send your best 300-word story * Cash prizes * Adult and Youth competitions Adult (19+) First Prize: $1000 Second Prize: $400 Third Prize: $100 Judges: Siobhan Harvey and Lloyd Jones Youth (18 and under) First Prize: $200 Second Prize: $100 […]
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2019 Ashton Wylie Charitable Trust Literary Awards
2019 Ashton Wylie Charitable Trust Literary Awards Writers working in the Mind Body Spirit genre have until 31 March to enter the 2019 Ashton Wylie Charitable Trust Literary Awards. There are two award’s categories, one for Books and another for Unpublished Manuscripts. The winner in each category receives a $10,000 prize. Spokesperson for the Trust, […]
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NZSA Youth Mentorship Programme 2019
2019 NZSA Youth Mentorship Programme Seeks Emerging Writers WIN A YOUTH MENTORSHIP FOR 2019 Four New Zealand secondary school students have an opportunity to be mentored by one of our professional writers in order to develop their craft and hone their skills. The New Zealand Society of Authors (Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa) opens its […]
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Auckland Branch Meeting – Tips for the Road with Melinda Szymanik
When: 6.15pm, Friday 5 April Where: Level 12, room 1211, AUT tower, corner of Wakefield St and Rutland St, Auckland Central Melinda Szymanik is an award-winning children’s author of picture books, novels and short stories. 2014 University of Otago Children’s Writer in Residence, reviewer, creative writing teacher and blogger/commentator, Melinda will discuss her own writing journey […]
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A Women’s Writing Weekend – New Plymouth
A Women’s Writing Weekend is being held in New Plymouth on the 30th and 31st of March. The weekend includes two days of creative sessions 9am-4.30pm with three facilitators: * Gaenor Stoate on inspiration through collaboration * Dr Viv Aitken on writing in role * Caoimhe McKeogh on creative writing process Morning and afternoon tea […]
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Booklovers Writers Residency – Wellington
Booklovers Writers Residency is opening in Wellington in May and will operate from May to September inclusive each year. It will operate on the European model where residents self-fund and self-cater. There are three rooms with queen beds and ensuite bathrooms. Kitchen, dining and living room areas are shared. Length of stay is one week […]
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2019 Prime Minister’s Awards for Literary Achievement – deadline for nominations
Nominations are now welcome for the 2019 Prime Minister’s Awards for Literary Achievement. Creative New Zealand is inviting nominations for writers who have made an outstanding contribution to New Zealand literature in the categories of non-fiction, poetry or fiction. Writers can also nominate themselves. $60,000 is awarded in each genre. Those nominated must be New […]
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Pikihuia Awards – deadline
Pikihuia Awards 2019 Search for M?ori Writers The search is on – the M?ori Literature Trust invites M?ori writers to submit their short stories for the 2019 Pikihuia Awards. There are six new categories in this year’s awards. Robyn Bargh, Chair of the M?ori Literature Trust says, ‘We have restructured the Pikihuia Awards this year […]
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