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Poets in the Park, Nelson
Poets in the Park meet on Tuesday 6 February, 6pm, at the Botanics, Milton Street, Nelson. Bring a picnic tea. Read a poem, your own or one you love. Sing a song (acoustic only), or just come and listen. For further details contact Gaelynne at 0226376480, or Orion at 0220181434.
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2018 Ngaio Marsh Awards
The entry period for the 2018 Ngaio Marsh Awards is now open. We are currently accepting entries in the Best Crime Novel and Best First Novel categories, and will be endeavouring to contact any Kiwi crime writers (and their publishers) who released books in 2017 with entry details. If you have any questions, please […]
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Titirangi Poets
TITIRANGI POETS MEETS ON SATURDAY 8th AUGUST at 2pm TITIRANGI LIBRARY Guest Poet the well- known BOB ORR now living on the Thames Coast who has written 8 books of poetry . Together with our usual afternoon tea and round robin where everyone is encouraged to read a poem, their own or someone […]
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Summer Short Story Competition 2018
The Book Editor is hosting the annual Summer Short Story Competition for 2018! Submit your story to competitions@thebookeditor.co.nz by the end of February 2018 for your chance to win $300 NZD! Read the competition rules and formatting guidelines below. Theme: The most brutal summer yet… THE BRIEF NOTES: What: 1500 words on the theme ‘The most brutal summer […]
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Cooney Insurance Short Story Competition is Now Open! Closes Feb 23
Welcome all short stories writers! The Cooney Insurance Short Story Competition for 2018 is now open. Prizes winners take away some amazing prizes: First prize is $1000, second prize is $500 and third is $250. First prize also receives a replica of the Short Story Trophy, and all prizewinners will also receive a free […]
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Writing Workshop for Beginners
9am to 4.30pm, Sat 17 Feb, Whangarei, venue TBA Tutor: Diana Menefy – award winning author, experienced tutor, mentor/assessor for NZSA(PEN Inc.) Fee:$50 – prepay to hold your place. Covering the basics of writing fiction – short story (including flash) and novel. To book or for more information contact: Suzanne Chappell suzanne@achesaway.co.nz (this is a fundraiser for […]
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$10,000 Text Prize for Young Adult and Children’s Writing – open 3 January and close 2 February 2018
Submissions for the 2018 Text Prize Open Soon Mark 3 January 2018 in your calendars, writers of Australia and New Zealand, because that’s the date entries open for the $10,000 Annual Text Prize for Young Adult & Children’s Writing. Full details and the entry form are here. Submissions open 3 January and close 2 February, 2018. […]
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The Sea Letter – submissions for journal
The Sea Letter seasonal literary magazine & blog The Sea Letter is a literary magazine & blog dedicated to bringing curious minds together. If interested in submitting your work (short fiction, poetry, a chapter of your novel, or photography/illustrations), check out TSL’s Official Submit Page. Categories Short Fiction Poetry Chapter Series Photography/Illustrations If Accepted Poetry & […]
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THE MOGFORD PRIZE FOR FOOD & DRINK WRITING 2018
2018 MOGFORD SHORT STORY – TERMS AND CONDITIONS Food and/or drink must be at the heart of the tale. The short story (no poems) could, for instance, be about crime or intrigue; about a chance meeting over a drink; a life-changing conversation over dinner; or perhaps the details of a relationship explored through […]
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WRITERS & READERS – Wellington
WRITERS & READERS Get ready for four days of fast-tracked, smart conversation from some of the world’s best thinkers and talkers – and you, from Thursday 8 to Sunday 11 March 2018. Get up close and intimate with local and international stars in the Michael Fowler Centre, Renouf Foyer, Circa Theatre and the fabulous Festival Club We have revealed […]
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PAGE & BLACKMORE SHORT STORY COMPETITION
Our Annual Short Story Competition ?The Top of the South branch of NZSA organises the annual Short Story Competition sponsored by Page & Blackmore Booksellers of Nelson. ?This national competition is judged by a different, noted New Zealand writer each year, and all entrants receive written feedback on the stories submitted. Past judges are Kevin Ireland, Tina […]
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Aesthetica Creative Writing Award 2018 – deadline
I hope you are well and enjoying the run up to the festive season. I’m pleased to announce that the 12th edition of the Aesthetica Creative Writing Award is now Open for Entries. Celebrating excellence in Poetry and Short Fiction, the Creative Writing Award is a platform for emerging and established poets and writers to showcase […]
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