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So you finished your comic, now what?
Join us at Auckland Central Library to hear four experienced cartoonists talk about the realities of getting your finished comic in front of an audience. Refreshments from 6pm in the Whare Wananga on Level 1. Moderated by Zak Waipara (Otea), the panel will include Sam Orchard (Rooster Tails), Li Chen (Extra Ordinary) and Michel Mulipola […]
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Let’s Get Writing
Craving some uninterrupted, dedicated writing time? Or maybe you just want to get that story idea out of your head and onto the page… Kathryn Burnett’s “Let’s Get Writing” (16 & 17 Sept) is a practical two-day writing workshop designed to give writers of all kinds the time, space and inspiration to be the most productive writer they can be. […]
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Bath Flash Fiction Award International Rolling Flash Fiction Competition
About Our Award We host two international flash fiction writing competitions; the Bath Flash Fiction Award, and the Bath Novella-in-Flash Award. Entrants have […]
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The Museum of Words Flash Fiction Contest
$20,000 for a 100-Word Story: The Museum of Words Flash Fiction Contest The Cesar Egido Serrano Foundation’s fifth international flash fiction contest is now accepting entries. Administered by the Museo de las Palabras (Museum of Words) in Madrid, the competition is for very short fiction pieces of up to a maximum of 100 words. The winner […]
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Whanganui Literary Festival 2017 Events
Friday 29 September – Saturday 7 October Roger Hall’s Middle-Age Spread A comedy, with tragic overtones, about three middle-class, middle-aged New Zealand couples who feel their lives have become routine and predictable. This is an award-winning play which addresses issues we can all recognise. Venue: Wanganui Repertory Theatre, 4 Ridgway Street Dates and […]
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Katherine Mansfield Menton Fellowship – deadline 25 Sept
The Katherine Mansfield Menton Fellowship Advisory Committee is looking for an established creative writer to spend three months or more in Menton in southern France to work on a project or projects. Amount $35,000 (includes travel and accommodation) Application closing date 11pm Monday 25 September 2017 The primary aim of the residency is for a […]
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OUTSIDE THE SQUARE – Henderson new writing launch
New Writing for Henderson Henderson-Massey Local Board invites you to a free launch event of new writing about Henderson on Sunday 17 September at the Corban Estate Arts Centre. The writing series includes short written works by Paula Morris, Nina Seja and Ann Poulsen , and a theatrical play for children by Renee Liang (Glucina) […]
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NZ Writers College Short Story Competition – deadline
THE NZ WRITERS COLLEGE For Emerging Writers in New Zealand THEME: Only the best of intentions… PRIZES: First Prize: $1 000 and publication in an anthology of winning stories Second Prize: $ 500 and publication in an anthology of winning stories Third Prize: $ 250 The top three winners will receive editorial comments on their submitted works. DEADLINE: Midnight 30 September 2017 […]
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The 2018 D’Arcy Writers’ Grants – CLOSES Oct 13
Applications for the 2018 D’Arcy Writers’ Grants, in association with North & South magazine, for essays of 10,000 to 12,000 words on New Zealand life and culture will close on Friday, October 13. The grants provide $5000 each for two successful applicants and the winning essays will be published in special sections of North & South magazine. Applications should be sent in […]
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2018 OCKHAM NEW ZEALAND BOOK AWARDS – deadline Sept
The New Zealand Book Awards Trust has announced that submissions are now open for the 2018 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards, which promote excellence in and provide recognition for, the best books published annually in New Zealand. Books published between 1 January 2017 and 31 December 2017 will be considered for the 2018 awards. There […]
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2018 OCKHAM NEW ZEALAND BOOK AWARDS – deadline Oct
The New Zealand Book Awards Trust has announced that submissions are now open for the 2018 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards, which promote excellence in and provide recognition for, the best books published annually in New Zealand. Books published between 1 January 2017 and 31 December 2017 will be considered for the 2018 awards. There […]
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NZ Book Festival 2017
NZ Book Festival 2017 Saturday 11 November Meet New Zealand authors and discover new books to read at the NZ Book Festival 2017 If you love books, The NZ Book Festival is one of the top FREE Auckland events not to be missed! Meet New Zealand authors and discover new books to read or buy […]
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