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The University of Otago College of Education/Creative New Zealand Children’s Writer in Residence
The University of Otago is the only tertiary institute in New Zealand which offers a residency for a children’s writer. Begun by the Dunedin College of Education in 1992, it allows writers to work full time in a compatible environment among colleagues who are concerned with the teaching of reading and literature to children. Remuneration […]
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Sandra Hyde Romance Writers memorial scholarship
The Sandra Hyde Romance Writers Trust is offering a scholarship to the Romance Writers of NZ annual conference, WhenLove Comes To Town, August 10-12, 2018 in Novotel Ellerslie, Auckland. Romance author Sandra Hyde (writing as Sandra Hyatt) passed away suddenly on August 21, 2011. Because so many have been touched by Sandra’s life, either personally or through […]
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NATIONAL POETRY DAY!
Calling all poets and lovers of poetry! Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day hits the country on 24 August this year. Now it’s time to register! Event/competition registrations and applications for seed funding open 8 March and close 5pm Wed 23 May 2018. If you’re a newbie, we have information and templates to help you promote […]
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2018 Shanghai International Writers’ programme
Applications are now open for 2018 Shanghai International Writers’ programme New Zealand’s literary exchange with China continues with the call for applications from New Zealand writers to attend the international writers’ programme run by the Shanghai Writers’ Association for eight weeks in September and October 2018. The successful writer will receive free accommodation in […]
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NorthWrite 2018
NorthWrite 2018: Moving your Writing Forward This year’s NorthWrite conference provides a dynamic programme with something for everyone. Aimed at activating participants’ drive and energy for their writing, it features a diverse range of workshops and presentations led by prominent New Zealand writers and representatives from the publishing industry. Topics include diversifying your writing, […]
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STORYLINES MARGARET MAHY AWARDS DAY – APRIL 8, AUCKLAND
The Storylines Margaret Mahy Awards Day is Storylines’ annual celebration of New Zealand’s authors, their books and achievements. It is held in Auckland each year on the weekend closest to International Children’s Book Day, 2 April – Hans Christian Andersen’s birthday. In an exception, in 2018 this will be Sunday 8 April, the weekend after Easter. Don’t miss this […]
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ABR Elizabeth Jolley Short Story Prize 2018
Australian Book Review welcomes entries in the 2018 ABR Elizabeth Jolley Short Story Prize, one of the world’s leading prizes for an original short story. The Jolley Prize is worth a total of $12,500. Entry is open to anyone in the world who is writing in English. ABR will publish the three shortlisted stories in the 2018 August Fiction […]
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NELSON LIVE POETS & MOTUEKA LIVE POETS
Cat Woodward will be the guest poet at the next meetings of both Nelson Live Poets and Motueka Live Poets. Nelson Live Poets now meet at the Liquid Bar, 75 Bridge St, Nelson. Their next meeting is on Monday 19 March, and they plan to start at 7.30 pm to allow the out-of-towners time to […]
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NELSON LIVE POETS & MOTUEKA LIVE POETS
Cat Woodward will be the guest poet at the next meetings of both Nelson Live Poets and Motueka Live Poets. Nelson Live Poets now meet at the Liquid Bar, 75 Bridge St, Nelson. Their next meeting is on Monday 19 March, and they plan to start at 7.30 pm to allow the out-of-towners time to […]
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Sarah Broom Poetry Prize 2018
OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS AND GUIDELINES Entries open on 19 February and close on 11 March 2018 Now in its fifth year, we are pleased to again showcase and celebrate New Zealand poetry during Auckland Writers Festival week in May 2018. Shortlisted poets will read from their work at a dedicated poetry event hosted by the Sarah […]
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True (Publishing) Stories
Join NZ Society of Authors Wellington Branch for our first meeting for 2018, in our fabulous new Vic Books Pipitea venue, for True (Publishing) Stories: Wellington writers telling short, sharp, true stories of their paths to publication. Hear from a range of authors (aka most of our Committee members) about how they got published. There’ll […]
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2018 NZMFF MOUNTAIN BOOK COMPETITION CATEGORIES
2018 NZMFF MOUNTAIN BOOK COMPETITION CATEGORIES You can enter literature in any of the following categories; Magazine Article Award – articles or short form essays with mountaineering, climbing or adventure themes under 3,000 words. Articles may be fiction or non-fiction and be submitted by individual authors, publishers or editors. Articles must have NOT been previously printed […]
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