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The Proverse Prizes – OPEN for entry!
OPEN FOR ENTRY NOW! The International Proverse Prizes for writing submitted and previously unpublished in English (may be in translation). Entry is open to all who are at least 18 years old, whatever their place of birth, residence, nationality or citizenship. Closing date: 30 June 2022 New, emerging and experienced writers are all warmly invited […]
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Is it a Steal? – UK Society of Authors 15 Key Self-Publishing Principles
The UK Society of Authors (SoA) and Writers’ Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) are releasing Is it a steal? – an investigation into ‘hybrid’ / paid-for publishers that charge writers for publication while taking rights in their work which was generously supported by ALCS. The two organisations represent 14,800 writers of all types, who […]
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Reporters without Borders release 2022 World Press Freedom Index
The 2022 World Press Freedom Index, which measures the level of media freedom in 180 countries and territories has just been released. This year’s Index reflects the disastrous effects of information chaos and polarisation at two levels, both in the media within countries and between countries at the international level. As a result of […]
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Kupu Festival programme announced
Kupu: Ngā Ringa Tuhituhi will be held from 12 – 18 June 2022 in Rotorua – Kupu is a festival to celebrate Māori writers – past, present, and future. Patricia Grace, Dr. Sir Tīmoti Kāretu, Dr. Rangi Mātāmua, Shilo Kino, Stacey & Scotty Morrison, Becky Manawatu, Whiti Hereaka, Jacinta Ruru, Dr. Hinemoa Elder, Qiane Matata-Sipu, […]
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Storylines National Story Tour visits Canterbury 16 – 20 May 2022
Storylines takes its first 2022 Story Tour to Canterbury from 16 May to 20 May. Storylines Story Tours visit primary and secondary schools; libraries and community groups in a selected region, and this tour includes Christchurch, Rolleston, Darfield, Kirwee, Hororata, Hanmer Springs, Ashburton,Geraldine, Fairlie and Waimate, finishing inTimaru on 20 May. Presenting the Canterbury Story […]
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100 Presenters and 50 events at the Featherston Booktown Karukatea 2022 Festival
With a line-up of more than 100 presenters and 50 events, Featherston, New Zealand’s only Booktown, is getting ready to welcome over 7,000 visitors to the Wairarapa for another outstanding literary weekend over 8-12 June. The seventh Featherston Booktown Karukatea 2022 Festival kicks off on Friday 10 June with the now famous Fish’n’Chip supper – […]
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World Press Freedom Day 2022: May 3
For World Press Freedom Day 2022, PEN International features the case of investigative journalist Ismail al-Iskandrani, detained by the Egyptian authorities for exercising his right to freedom of expression through his work. “No crisis, be it political, cultural, social or economic, can truly be addressed without an independent and free press. Freedom to criticise governments, […]
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Celebrating World Book and Copyright Day
On the Occasion of the World Book and Copyright Day, IAF’s Chair, John Degen stated: “Always remember that copyright and cultural access are positively linked. If our shared culture is a beautiful park we all enjoy, copyright is the boundary that defines the park, making it available for all users, and protecting those who work […]
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New seminar series honours Lydia Wevers’ legacy
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s Stout Research Centre for New Zealand Studies is hosting a series of events to honour the legacy and work of Emerita Professor Lydia Wevers. The seminar series begins on Wednesday 27 April and runs every Wednesday evening until 8 June. “Lydia is remembered as an academic mentor, an astute […]
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NZSA President of Honour, Tessa Duder CNZM, OBE – annual Janet Frame Memorial address
The current NZSA President of Honour, Tessa Duder CNZM, OBE will give the prestigious annual NZSA Janet Frame Memorial address on Tuesday 17 May. The NZSA Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ) appoints a President of Honour each year, from the ranks of its revered and senior members. This year, Tessa Duder CNZM, OBE […]
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Canadian Government commits to amend Copyright Act so creators can be fairly compensated
Great news from Canada – Aotearoa NZ Government Please take Note On behalf of creators and publishers, Access Copyright is gratified to see the federal government commit in this year’s federal budget to amend the Copyright Act to ensure fair compensation for creators and copyright holders as part of a sustainable educational publishing marketplace. For over a […]
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2022 Commonwealth Short Story Prize Shortlists announced
Judges hail ‘memorable and urgent stories that captured the concerns of their respective communities…. reflecting a complex and afflicted planet’ Ambitious and wide-ranging variety of styles, storytelling traditions and themes – from family dramas, to explorations of love and loss, exploitation, betrayal and scandal, and the ‘hurts of history’ Twenty-six outstanding stories have been shortlisted […]
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