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Catch our Drift – Short Story submissions called for
Catch Our Drift Productions is producing a compilation of short stories that aims to make a difference in the lives of readers … and writers. 39 Signs of Hope, coming in the fall of 2017, is a collection of stories from writers around the world. Whether facing personal challenges, trying to combat environmental threats or […]
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Inaugural takah? Essay Competition
First Prize: $250 Writers are invited to submit essays, standalone reviews, or works of creative non-fiction with a clear point of view on any topic relating to arts and / or culture in Aotearoa New Zealand or the broader Pacific. Our Inaugural Essay competition will be judged by Erin Harrington (University of Canterbury) Entries to […]
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The 2017 K?piti Writers’ Retreat
The 2017 K?piti Writers’ Retreat 3-5 March 2017 K?piti Coast, New Zealand Immerse yourself in writing and conversation this summer. There’s something for everyone–whether you’re new to writing, an established writer, or somewhere in-between. Happening from 3rd to 5th March on the beautiful K?piti Coast north of Wellington, the K?piti Writers’ Retreat is a two-day […]
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Poetry at ONEONESIX
Poetry at ONEONESIX 116 Bank Street Whangarei Thursday 15 December 5 to 8pm Readings, performance, feedback, featuring guest poet Bill Sutton from Hawkes Bay Not at Bohemia anymore! Print poster here.
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Close Calls with Nonsense – Stephen Burt
Poetry critic Stephen Burt gives public masterclass in Wellington Contemporary poetry has plenty to offer new readers, and plenty more for those who already follow it. Yet its difficulty—and sheer variety—leaves many readers puzzled and overwhelmed. The critic, scholar and poet Stephen Burt sets out to help. In Close Calls with Nonsense: How to Read […]
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OPEN MIC POETRY NIGHT IN MOTUEKA
OPEN MIC POETRY NIGHT IN MOTUEKA An Open Mic Poetry Night for adults, young adults and children will be held at Motueka Library on Friday 16 December, 7 – 8.30 pm. The guest poet and MC will be Leslie McKay, who will read several poems including the one with which she won the 2016 Caselberg […]
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Get Inspired – mini workshop
“Get Inspired” is a fun, mini-workshop designed to help writers what they want to write in 2017, get passionate about that project and identify ways to stay on track through the year. Please include a brief blurb in your next e-bulletin or website – and do your Auckland writer peeps a favour. Read more here… Spaces are […]
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PICTON POETS MEETING
PICTON POETS NEXT MEETING Picton Poets will be getting together for an end-of-the-year lunch at the Seabreeze Café, 24 London Quay, Picton, on Wednesday 14 December at 12.30 pm. The poets will take a break before resuming meetings on 15 February. They usually meet in the Reading Room at Picton Library on the third Wednesday […]
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Picton Writers’ “Earthquake” Meeting
WRITERS OF PICTON The next meeting of Writers of Picton will be on Monday 5 December, 11.30 am at the Red Salt Café, Mariners Mall, 8/100 High Street, Picton. The writing topic is 200 – 400 words on the topic ‘Earthquake’, or bring a piece of writing of your choice. Everyone is welcome to listen […]
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Outside the Square
CALLING ALL WRITERS Outside the Square is an initiative, funded by the Henderson-Massey Local Board, to support community arts in Henderson. Our initial project will commission four to six written works to provide a fresh perspective on the Henderson area. We are seeking innovative Henderson stories. This could be contemporary interpretations of local history, recent […]
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Flash Fiction – Bonsai
IMMEDIATE CALL — ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS THROUGH NOVEMBER 30! Editors Michelle Elvy, Frankie McMillan and James Norcliffe are seeking submissions for a comprehensive book of compressed fiction to be published in 2017. This is an ambitious project, the first of its kind in New Zealand, and we aim to include the very best small fictions from […]
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M Literary Residency in China – 2017-2018
M Literary Residency in China – 2017-2018 SEPTEMBER 27, 2016 CALL TO WRITERS FOR THE 2017-2018 M LITERARY RESIDENCY: Applications for the 2017-2018 cycle will open on October 10th and will close on January 2nd, 2017. TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK HERE. The winners will be announced on March 10th, 2017 during the Shanghai International Literary […]
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