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From Inspiration To Publication – Fiction Writing Crash Course
When: Sat 30 Jun 2018, 9:00am–1:00pm Where:Whangarei Central Library, 5 Rust Avenue, Whangarei Restrictions:All Ages Ticket Information: Fee for workshop: $35.00 Buy Tickets – 0212990984 Additional fees may apply Website: Whangarei Libraries Listed by:michaelbotur9y3 From Inspiration To Publication – Fiction Writing Crash Course. Delivered by: writer Michael Botur May Bain Room At Whangarei Central Library on Saturday June […]
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Emerging Pasifika Writer’s Residency – deadline
Victoria University of Wellington’s International Institute of Modern Letters (IIML) is delighted to announce a new Emerging Pasifika Writer’s Residency for 2019. The Residency, supported by Creative New Zealand, runs for three months and includes a writing room and a stipend of $15,000. A member of the Pasifika arts community will mentor the Emerging Pasifika […]
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NZ BOOKLOVERS AWARDS 2018
NZ BOOKLOVERS AWARDS 2018 https://www.nzbooklovers.co.nz/awards NZ Booklovers Award for Best Adult Fiction Book 2018 We are looking for the best in storytelling, a book that we couldn’t put down. NZ Booklovers Award for Best Lifestyle Book 2018 Cooking, wine, architecture, lifestyle, home and garden, design, fashion– all the non-fiction books that have the ability to […]
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Warren Trust Awards for Architectural Writing – deadline
2018 architecture essay competition – call for entries Entries are invited into this year’s Warren Trust Awards for Architectural Writing. The annual writing competition, organised by the New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) with the support of the Warren Trust, has two entry categories: open and secondary school. The essay topic for both categories is: […]
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National Flash Fiction Day Wellington
Come along and celebrate the shortest fiction on the shortest day of the year. There will be discussion, readings of the winning stories, prize-giving, spot prizes galore. All are welcome! Featuring speakers: Tim Jones (Youth Category Judge), Wellington Mayor Justin Lester, and writers Jennifer Lane and Janis Freegard. Sponsors: The Third Eye, NZ Society of […]
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New Voices – Emerging Poets Competition 2018 – deadline
The Divine Muses invites entries for 2018 Closing Date: 1 st August 2018 Results announced at Divine Muses Poetry Reading on National Poetry Day, 24th August 2018. Judged by poet and short story writer ELIZABETH MORTON Proudly sponsored by The Divine Muses and Unity Bookshop First Prize: $200 in Unity Book’s book tokens Second Prize: […]
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AUTHOR TALK AT MOTUEKA
AUTHOR TALK AT MOTUEKA Everyone is welcome to Motueka Library on Thursday 21 June, 2 – 3 pm, to when Top of the South writer Bruce Gilkison will be talking about his book Walking With James Hogg: the Ettrick Shepherd’s Journeys Through Scotland. Bruce’s ancestor James Hogg, also known as the Ettrick Shepherd, was a […]
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Storylines manuscript awards – deadline
Storylines manuscript awards – the Storylines Joy Cowley Award for a picture book text and theStorylines Tom Fitzgibbon Award for a junior fiction manuscript. Entries for both close on 31 October 2018.
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Storylines Notable Books Awards – deadline
Storylines Notable Books Awards – for books published in 2018. Submissions are now being accepted from publishers and authors. See here for entry forms and guidelines. Deadline 30 November 2018.
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Storylines Gavin Bishop Award – deadline
Storylines Gavin Bishop Award – biennial award for illustration by new and unpublished illustrators. See here or the story, Ruru and Kiwi’s Midnight Feast by Clare Scott, chosen by sponsor Penguin Random House to be illustrated plus a storyboard template, plus entry forms and guidelines. Entries close 31 October 2018.
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Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal and Lecture Award – deadline
Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal and Lecture Award – for lifetime achievement and a distinguished contribution to New Zealand children’s literature and literacy. Nominations are invited, deadline is 30 November and the presentation is held in April 2019. MORE
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STORYLINES BETTY GILDERDALE AWARD – deadline
STORYLINES BETTY GILDERDALE AWARD 2017 Betty Gilderdale Award winner Wellington teacher, author and literary blogger Maureen Crisp is the winner of the 2017 Storylines Betty Gilderdale award for outstanding service to children’s literature. The award ceremony for Maureen took place on Monday 27 November in the Southern Cross bar and restaurant in Wellington, with Fifi […]
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