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New campaign promotes reading for pure fun this summer
A new online campaign encourages Kiwis to pick up a book and share their reading this summer. NZ Summer of Reading is a call to share and promote reading for relaxation and pure fun. Summer is a period when many of us have a little more relaxation time. Read NZ Te Pou Muramura wants to […]
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Vivid, absorbing story cycle wins 2021 Adam Foundation Prize
A novel-in-stories set in contemporary rural Northland, which examiners describe as “shades of Elizabeth Strout in the effortless interplay of stories” has been awarded the International Institute of Modern Letters (IIML) 2021 Adam Foundation Prize in Creative Writing. Sharron Came works as a regulatory strategist for renewable energy company, Mercury. She wrote the winning manuscript, Peninsula, as […]
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Writers bring a breath of fresh air in Turbine | Kapohau 2021
This year’s issue of Turbine | Kapohau, the annual online literary journal from Te Pūtahi Tuhi Auahua o Te Ao—International Institute of Modern Letters (IIML), is now live. The journal showcases exciting new poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction from members of the MA (Creative Writing) workshops of the IIML at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of […]
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Manager – The Coalition for Books
The Coalition for Books is a dynamic leadership organisation, charged with rolling out strategic, collaborative initiatives designed to engage more audiences with a diverse range of New Zealand books and authors. Established only two years ago, the sector-led Coalition now boasts over 40 organisations as members, is an active sector advocate, and has delivered myriad […]
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Tragicomedy wins top scriptwriting prize at Te Herenga Waka
A feature film script about three young women thrown together by a pop song has been awarded the 2021 David Carson-Parker Embassy Prize in Scriptwriting at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. Written by Georgie Wright as part of her 2021 Master of Arts folio at the University’s International Institute of Modern Letters (IIML), the […]
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The 2022 Kāpiti Writers’ Retreat
25 – 27 February 2022 Waikanae, 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. The Kāpiti Writers’ Retreat is happening from 25 -27 February 2022 on the beautiful Kāpiti Coast north of Wellington. This three-day gathering for […]
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Hybrid book launch for Lizzie Harwood’s Polaroid Nights
In today’s global pandemic environment, Lizzie Harwood’s Auckland novel, Polaroid Nights, will launch both in real-life and online tonight – Thursday, 9 December. At Auckland’s XuXu Dumpling Bar, author Lizzie Harwood will read from Polaroid Nights and take part in a Q&A with Auckland hospo icon Krishna Botica. There will be some words from her […]
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Judges and new sponsor announced for 2022 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults
Award-winning authors, librarians, a children’s bookseller and reviewer, as well as respected proponents of te reo and te ao Māori, make up the two panels of experts selected to judge entries in the 2022 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults. Educationalist and author Pauline (Vaeluaga) Smith, who was a judge in the […]
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NZSA Laura Solomon Cuba Press Prize 2022
Award for fresh writing with a ‘unique and original vision’ The NZSA Laura Solomon Cuba Press Prize celebrates the life and work of the writer Laura Solomon. As set by Laura, the main criteria for the exciting prize is for new writing with a ‘unique and original vision’. Published and unpublished writers are invited to […]
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Rose Lu selected as 2022 Randell Cottage Writer in Residence
Tramper, software engineer, essayist and now novelist Rose Lu is to be the 2022 Creative New Zealand Randell Cottage Writing Fellow. Lu will be using her six months at Randell Cottage in Wellington’s historic Thorndon village to write her first novel. Currently untitled, the project follows the story of Moon, a second-generation Chinese-New Zealander, and […]
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Soulful storytelling shines at NZ’s biggest short story awards
The story of a lonely, tormented schoolboy has captured the heart of a celebrated New Zealand poet and novelist to win the top prize in this year’s Sunday Star-Times short story awards. Dominic Hoey’s story 1986 is a sharply observant social commentary on the Grey Lynn neighbourhood in the days before gentrification, told through the eyes of a […]
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Call for NZSA Board Representative – Youth Member (with mentorship)
In line with our 2020 Constitution, the New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) Board may appoint a Board member to fill perceived gaps. Therefore, we’d like to appoint a ‘Youth’ member to join the Board. In this case, ‘youth’ is anyone under 30 years of age. This member […]
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