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Writer in residence in one of Auckland’s wilder places
Opportunity for writers We are seeking applications for our park-based residency from artists, including writers, eager to work in and ‘with’ one of Auckland’s wilder places. The selected artist lives and works on a regional park for 8 weeks, making work related to that place. Seaside accommodation is provided and a weekly artist’s fee is […]
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International Promotional Fund for Literature
Guidelines and Criteria Introduction The objective of the International Promotional Fund for Literature is to support the international promotion of New Zealand literature. The Fund offers support to New Zealand authors for confirmed market development activities including attendance at an international literary festival, a book promotion tour overseas (not a one-off book launch), or other […]
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Find You Way Forward creative writing retreat with Elizabeth Knox
Whether you are writing short fiction, a novel, or a work of creative non-fiction there is always a way in which your story will want best to be told. Acclaimed New Zealand author Elizabeth Knox (‘The Vintner’s Luck’), will support you to find a clear direction for your story – and, along the way, you’ll […]
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PLANT THE SEED
The creative writing retreat will be held from 11 – 14 May 2018 with award-winning Australian novelist Jesse Blackadder at Appleby House, near Rabbit Island. It will be focused on transforming the essence of a fact (whether it be something in your own life, or a moment in history) into a compelling narrative. Find out […]
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STRETCH YOURSELF
This creative writing retreat is designed for those who have always loved writing but want to take it to the next level. Facilitated by Nelson Readers and Writers Programme Coordinator and NMIT creative writing tutor Kerry Sunderland and yoga teacher Noa Parker, it will be held at Zatori, near Collingwood in Golden Bay, from 6 […]
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NELSON ROMANCE WRITERS MEETING
NELSON ROMANCE WRITERS The Nelson branch of Romance Writers of NZ (RWNZ) usually meet on the second Saturday of every month. They meet at 2 pm at the National Party Office, corner of Waimea & Quarantine Roads, Nelson. Visitors are always welcome. If you are not an RWNZ member already, you are welcome to attend […]
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The Moth International Short Story Prize
The Moth International Short Story Prize supports the work of short story writers through monetary awards and writing retreat opportunities. The competition also includes the publication of award winning work, giving the writers in question a creative platform for their work. 2018 prizes: The first prize for this competition will be a monetary award worth €3,000. […]
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Gabriel’s Bay Wellington launch
Catherine Robertson is holding a Wellington launch for her fifth novel, Gabriel’s Bay, at Vic Books, Pipitea, down by the railway station. Special guest Callum Robertson will launch the latest version of his Bird Dog comic. All welcome! More details available via Facebook event.
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MOTUEKA LIVE POETS
Motueka Live Poets meet monthly on the third Wednesday at Armadillo’s Café, 122 High Street, Motueka at 7 pm. Their next meeting on Wednesday 21 August features guest poet David Merritt. David Merritt has a broad, strong back, well suited for organic gardening, driving old Landrovers and reinventing the economics of poetry. He makes publications […]
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Same Same But Different Festival 2016 – Auckland
New Zealand’s LGBTQI Literary Festival Samesame but Different is back! Be prepared to laugh, cry, cringe or sigh! More
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Writer of the City of Graz
Guidelines for the Literature Scholarship Call for applications for the “Writer of the City of Graz” scholarship for the period of September 2018 until August 2019. Donation / Intention of Promotion The city of Graz awards the “Writer of the City of Graz” scholarship each year. It includes the provision of an apartment for free […]
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Elyne Mitchell Writing Award
Like-Fellows of Writing Enthusiasm are go! Already one twelfth of 2018 is passing us by; now we need to get down to the business of some serious short story writing for submission into the ELYNE MITCHELL WRITING AWARDS, 2018 Theme 2018: Reach for the Stars – Strive for Excellence Deadline: 5pm, 23 August 2018 We are […]
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