• Sargeson Prize Short story competition

    Posted on 21 March 2020

    First offered in 2019, the Sargeson Prize is New Zealand’s richest short story prize, sponsored by the University of Waikato.   Named for celebrated New Zealand writer Frank Sargeson, the Prize was conceived by writer Catherine Chidgey, who also lectures in Writing Studies at the University. Entries open on 1 April for the 2020 Sargeson […]

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  • Review of the Public Lending Right for New Zealand Author

    Posted on 21 March 2020

    A review of the Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors scheme started in March 2020. We have contacted people who have previously registered for the scheme and asked them to participate in a survey. If you wish to participate you can email us.   What is the Public Lending Right scheme?   The Public […]

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  • Creative New Zealand establishes multi-million dollar COVID-19 response

    Posted on 21 March 2020

      He moana pukepuke e ekengia e te waka. A choppy sea can be navigated by a waka. Following our pānui yesterday, the Arts Council met today, and as a result we have the following announcement. More details to follow on Tuesday 24 March. CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND MEDIA RELEASE Creative New Zealand’s governing body, the […]

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  • SURVEY FOR ALL NZ WRITERS – LOST INCOME IN THE GIG ECONOMY

    Posted on 20 March 2020

    NZSA SURVEY Writers’ incomes are being impacted by cancellation of events due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Income streams that are being cancelled include: teaching creative writing courses and workshops, launch event sales, cancelled Writers festival appearances (NZ and international), other events such as Arts Festivals, readings, lectures, workshops, school visits through Storylines and Writers in Schools programmes. NZSA, CLNZ […]

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  • NZ Booklovers Awards 2020 Winners Announced

    Posted on 20 March 2020

    Kirsty Powell, Catherine Foster and Gavin Bishop are winners in the 2020 NZ Booklovers Awards announced today. ‘We are pleased to announce three award-winning books that families in New Zealand will enjoy for many reasons,’ says NZ Booklovers Director Karen McMillan. ‘Our chosen novel is a polished piece of storytelling that follows three generations of […]

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  • NZSA update – Meeting protocols for NZSA in response to Covid-19

    Posted on 20 March 2020

    NZSA update – IMPORTANT Meeting protocols for NZSA in response to Covid-19 NZSA recommends that branches cancel in-person meetings from March to June and then review. The Covid-19 situation is evolving and we will update you as things change. I am sure you all know the Auckland Writers Festival and many other launches and workshops are […]

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  • 2020 NZSA Writer Mentorships announced

    Posted on 19 March 2020

    2020 NZSA Writer Mentorships announced Recipients have been selected for the New Zealand Society of Authors Mentorship Programme 2020, with thirteen chosen from a pool of 71 applicants. There were a wide variety of projects on offer and all applicants showed a high level of commitment to the craft of writing. This made it a difficult […]

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  • Free Speech 2020: An Interview with Cecile Richard

    Posted on 16 March 2020

    from PEN AMERICA – by Gina Chung March 11, 2020 PEN America asked Cecile Richards to talk about what freedom of speech and expression mean to her, what freedom of speech and expression mean in 2020 specifically, and the greatest threats to speaking out. Photo by Carl Daniel Cox Cecile Richards is a national leader […]

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  • Pasifika cancelled: Coalition for Books back-up plan!

    Posted on 13 March 2020

    The Coalition for Books received news today that Pasifika has been cancelled for the second year in a row.  We acknowledge the stirling efforts of Dorothy Butler Bookshop. They will run a pop-up Pasifika bookstall and poetry performance this Sunday featuring        David Eggleton, Daren Kamali, and Tayi Tibble.   The Coalition for […]

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  • Shaping A New Future: Canada Council to make historic $5 million investment in PLR

    Posted on 13 March 2020

    As a key element of its strategic commitment to increase direct support to artists, the Canada Council for the Arts has committed a total of $5 million in new funds to the creator payment budget of its Public Lending Right Program. The new funds are scheduled to arrive over a two-year period, starting with $2.5 […]

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  • A Coronavirus Update from PEN America

    Posted on 12 March 2020

    March 11, 2020 PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel and PEN America President Jennifer Egan sent the following note to friends and supporters on Wednesday, March 11, 2010. Dear Friends, As the world faces a global health crisis, we at PEN America are encountering uncharted territory. We’re an organization committed to truth and facts, and right […]

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  • THE 2020 AUCKLAND WRITERS FESTIVAL PROGRAMME IS LIVE!

    Posted on 11 March 2020

    The 20th Auckland Writers Festival Waituhi o Tāmaki – The Programme is announced Happy birthday! From 12 to 17 May, will deliver to Tāmaki Makaurau: 41 international literature luminaries 222 New Zealand writers, panellists, chairs, hosts and thinkers Six sensational days of talks, panel discussions and events Discussions that traverse the environment, gender politics, conformity, […]

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