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Tax for NZ Writers – Basic Advice
This resource was prepared by NZ accountant Anna Scott, as a guide of tax basics for NZSA members.
It accompanied a full presentation given as a NZSA Webworkshop November 2024.
Tax basics for Writers with Anna Scott CA CPP Handout
NZSA Webworkshop on accounting with Anna Scott.mp4 – Recording of the workshop
Contracts: Contracts Advice & Legal Service
The CLNZ Creative Rights contract consultancy service can be accessed HERE.
For model contracts for all types of publishing, information on scams, advice and developing legislation around AI, please see the Members Contract Advice section HERE. This is behind the paywall and you need to be an NZSA member to access this section HERE
CLNZ launches My Creative Rights
MyCreativeRights is a cloud-based creative rights management tool where you can safely store records of creative works, access contextual copyright information, and get advice on how to maximise the value of your work. One of the services you can access from the MyCreativeRights portal is the new Legal Service.
MyCreativeRights is a service that combines two key products to help creative practitioners maximise the value of their works by providing peace of mind in an ever-evolving intellectual property landscape; Catalogue to safely document and store records of creative works, contracts and associated documents, and Legal Service for access to extensive copyright knowledge and subsidised legal assistance
They get it – navigating the world of copyright and contract law can be daunting. That’s why they’ve made it simple to connect with experienced legal advisors who specialise in the creative industries. You can have peace of mind that you’re getting reliable legal advice, tailored to your needs. Whether it is a simple question about copyright, help with a licensing agreement, or advice on negotiating a legal contract, the Legal Service has got you covered.
To get started, you’ll have access to a *FREE 15-minute legal consultation. Sign up to MyCreativeRights today and make the most of this introductory offer! Longer consults are available at subsidised rates for a limited time. Sign up now
NZSA Contract Consultancy Service
NZ Society of Authors used to review contracts for NZSA members (before they are signed) whether traditionally published, e-book, hybrid or self-publishing contracts. This service has now been replaced by My Creative Rights. My Creative RIGHTS offers legal advice on contracts and is now first point of call for the NZSA membership contract review. This service has been developed with the assistance of a Ministry of Culture and Heritage grant.
NZSA will advise members on steps they can take when a publisher has not honoured the terms of a contract (breach of contract), or someone has illegally copied your work (copyright advice).
NZSA can recommend several copyright lawyers working in this field. Contact national office for more information.
To access the consultancy service: My Creative Rights.
For all other queries and resources on publishing and model contracts see this page on Contracts behind our paywall: Members’ Consultancy Service
Writing Scams
For more information about writing scams, simply type in the name of the publisher, agent or competition + scam in Google and it will find it for you. Or you can visit:
- Writer Beware – Sponsored by, among others, the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, this site supplies warnings and advice about scam publishers, agents, and contests, and a list of alerts for writers and aspiring writers worldwide.
- General Guidelines & Tips on Avoiding Scams
NZ Writers Organisations
Organisations and associations that represent and act as a resource for specific disciplines, genres and specialties.
Writing Festivals and Book Fairs
See our full list that is updated each fortnight in our NZSA Literary Bulletin
Online & NZ-based courses
Click here for our list of online and New Zealand-based courses.
Guides and Tutorials
Best Practice Guide – a guide for screenwriters and producers working together. The Guide is a collaboration between NZWG and SPADA (in association with the NZFC) and was developed to support the inaugural cohort of the Creative Collaboration in Action Programme.
NZ Book Awards
See Death by Deadline in the NZSA fortnightly Literary Bulletin for all closing dates for writers’ awards, competitions, residencies, submissions, and opportunities.
- Giving Back, Core Education
- New Zealand Book Awards Trust
- PANZ Book Design Awards
- Royal Society Rutherford Medal You can also check out the full list of awards managed by Royal Society
- New Zealand Political Studies Association
- New Zealand Asian Students Society
- Storylines Children’s Literature
- Te Ara
- Ernest Scott Prize
- Christchurch City Libraries
- Arts Association of Australia and New Zealand
- Law and Society Association of Australia and New Zealand Inc
- Australia New Zealand Photobook Award
- University of Otago Academic Prizes
- List of New Zealand Literary Awards
Online Dictionaries
- The Free Dictionary – A comprehensive dictionary available in multiple languages, this resource also includes a thesaurus, acronyms, abbreviations, idioms, and also translation and reference links with each definition example.
- Your Dictionary – An easy-to-use dictionary that provides instant and concise definitions, with sentence examples. It also provides a comprehensive thesaurus, quotes, and access to reference material, from grammar rules and usage, to abbreviations, books, and literature.
- OneLook – This resource accesses multiple online dictionaries with each word search, from general usage through to specific research areas such as art, medical, and science. From here, you follow the link to the dictionary definition of your choice.
- Māori Dictionary – A fantastic tool for English-Te Reo Māori translations of individual words. The comprehensive definitions include idioms, phrases, and proverbs.
- Thesaurus.com – For when you have brain freeze.
- Urban Dictionary – Dictionary of slang.
- Dictionary of Cockney Rhyming Slang
- Pseudodictionary – Dictionary of made-up words.
- Online Etymology Dictionary – Lists the origins of words from the English Language.
Device Apps: Apps are constantly changing and updating. Currently, we can recommend ‘Dictionary.com’ for a one-touch comprehensive dictionary, thesaurus, and translator. It includes trending words, and a fun ‘Word of the Day’.
Encyclopedias and Reference
- Wikipedia – Currently one of the most popular online encyclopedias, this is a detailed, multilingual resource, but can however be edited and updated by anyone.
- DigitalNZ – a free search engine, that eliminates the need to visit multiple sites and provides access to reliable information about NZ culture and history. Allows for a single search of multiple sites including Te Ara, NZHistory, RNZ, Te Papa, Nga Taonga Sound and Vision, NZETC.
- Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand – Available in both English and Te Reo, this New Zealand resource contains historical overviews, stories arranged in sections, a keyword search, and blog.
- How Stuff Works – Looking for fascinating or weird facts about any subject? You can spend hours here!
- The New Zealand Electronic Text Centre – A digital library of New Zealand and Pacific Island recent and heritage material from Victoria University.