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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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2018 CASELBERG CREATIVE CONNECTIONS RESIDENCY
APPLY NOW FOR THE 2018 CASELBERG CREATIVE CONNECTIONS RESIDENCY The Caselberg Trust is looking for projects that reach out and make links across a variety of creative media, professional disciplines, and/or communities. We welcome applications from people from all creative backgrounds.WE OFFER: a 3 month residency + $6,000 stipend + $2,000 towards residency […]
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2017 Historical Novel Society Australasia conference
The 2017 Historical Novel Society Australasia conference will be held in Melbourne on 8-10 September at Swinburne University. The programme showcases over 60 speakers including Kerry Greenwood, Kate Forsyth, Deborah Challinor, Sophie Masson, Sulari Gentill, Robert Gott, Lucy Treloar, Kate Mildenhall, Arnold Zable, Melissa Ashley, Juliet Marillier and Libby Hathorn. Sessions explore craft, research, inspiration, […]
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SLEEPS STANDING – INVITE
Te Ara Poutama – The Faculty of M?ori and Indigenous Development, AUT In association with Penguin Random House Invite you to celebrate the publication of SLEEPS STANDING – MOET? A kaleidoscopic exploration of the Battle of ?r?kau Written by Witi Ihimaera, translated into M?ori by H?mi Kelly and published by Penguin Random House New Zealand […]
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