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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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Radio New Zealand – submissions for on-air review to Booksellers NZ
SUBMISSIONS FOR RADIO NEW ZEALAND NINE TO NOON – OCTOBER We are now seeking review titles for the October 2017 radio book reviews and author interviews on Radio New Zealand National’s Nine to Noon programme. Reviews are broadcast daily at approximately 10:35am. Author interviews are often broadcast before the book review from about 10.00am. The […]
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Yale Drama Series – playwriting competition Aug 15 deadline
The Yale Drama Series is seeking submissions for its 2018 playwriting competition. The winning play will be selected by the series’ current judge, Ayad Akhtar. The winner of this annual competition will be awarded the David Charles Horn Prize of $10,000, publication of his/her manuscript by Yale University Press, and a staged reading at Lincoln […]
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THE OPEN BOOK – EARS WIDE OPEN – NEW POETRY EVENT Auckland
Come and join the inaugural Ears Wide Open event: the launch of Ordinary Time by Anna Livesey. Readings by Anna Livesey, Alice Karetai, Angus Smith, Vivienne Plumb and Paula Morris. Sunday August 20 at The Open Book, 201 Ponsonby Rd, Auckland, 3-4pm FREE (including a glass of wine) www.theopenbook.co.nz 09 360 1741
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Mapua Literary Festival
The 2017 Mapua Community Library Literary Festival takes place between 15 – 17 September. The theme this year is ‘Journeys’ – journeys real and imagined, journeys in time and space, journeys of the mind and the heart. The Festival begins on Friday afternoon with a story telling and drama event for local schools, including Emma […]
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2017 Prime Ministers Awards for Literary Achievement August 10
Creative New Zealand and Unity Books invite you to a free literary event The recipients of the 2017 Prime Ministers Awards for Literary Achievement will read and discuss their work with author Kate De Goldi. This is a free event at Unity Books, 57 Willis Street, Wellington on Thursday 10 August, 12.30-1.15pm. All welcome. More info: […]
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THE 2018 COMMONWEALTH SHORT STORY PRIZE – deadline
THE 2018 COMMONWEALTH SHORT STORY PRIZE ABOUT THE 2017 SHORT STORY PRIZE PREVIOUS YEARS’ PRIZES PRIZE WINNING STORIES Open for entry 1 September – 1 November 2017 Awarded for the best piece of unpublished short fiction (2,000–5,000 words) in English. Regional winners receive £2,500 and the overall winner receives £5,000. Translated entries are also eligible, […]
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