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WebWorkshop with Cassie Hart
Cassie Hart – Stand in the place where you are 6pm to 8pm, Tues, 23 September In the same way that our surroundings shape us, a good setting shapes a character as well. Come and learn what to put in, and what to leave out when creating vibrant and evocative locations for your stories. No matter […]
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Congratulations to Cristina Sanders, winner of the NZSA Shaw Writer’s Award 2025
NZSA Shaw Writer’s Award 2025 goes to Cristina Sanders! The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) congratulates Cristina Sanders on winning the NZSA Shaw Writer’s Award 2025. Cristina Sanders will use the award to continue research into her time-travel story of colonial governor, Sir George Grey. Cristina says: […]
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National Poetry Day Champagne & Poetry Taster
Celebrating the launch of Poetry Aotearoa Yearbook 2025 with readings, cake and a glass of bubbles. Free Admission. Friday 22nd August, 12pm, University Book Shop. More Info
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NZSA Wellington and Kapiti Writers Group present Creative Rights for Creative People
Curious about copyright? Join us on Tuesday 9 September at Paraparaumu Library, to hear Karen Workman from Copyright Licensing NZ talk about Creative Rights for Creative People. Everyone is welcome at this free event brought to you by NZSA Wellington and Kāpiti Writers’ Group. Light refreshments provided. What: Creative Rights for Creative People, with CLNZ’s Karen […]
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Poets read poets from Wellington Writers Walk
For Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day 2025, we’re featuring Wellington writers reading poetry from (and inspired by) poets featured on Wellington Writers Walk. We’ll also have an ever-popular open mic on the night — read us your poetry, any theme welcome! This is a free event in partnership with Wellington Writers Walk for Phantom Billstickers […]
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So You Want to Write a Picture Book, with Melinda Szymanik
Award-winning writer Melinda Szymanik guides you through the fundamentals of what makes a good picture book and provides tips to help you write your own! This module details all the different elements to consider when writing a picture book and what to do once you’ve got a finished draft! Melinda Szymanik is an award-winning writer of […]
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Storytelling Secrets – Whangārei
📚 Got a story to tell but not sure where to start? 🎨 Curious about how authors and illustrators bring their ideas to life? Join us for Storytelling Secrets, an inspiring FREE evening with six award-winning authors, poets, an illustrator and storytellers on the Te Tai Tokerau Story Tour 📅 Date: Tuesday 19 August 2025 🕔 Time: 5.00pm 📍 Location: Whangārei Central Library 🎟 Cost: FREE […]
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Why Reading and Story Matter – Kate De Goldi
Motueka Library, 32 Wallace Street, Motueka Wednesday 6 August 2025 4:00pm – 5:00pm Join Aotearoa New Zealand’s third Te Awhi Rito/Reading Ambassador Kate De Goldi at an event celebrating the power of reading. Reading helps young people navigate in an increasingly complex world. But reading for pleasure is declining across every age group in Aotearoa […]
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Generations of poems at Paekākāriki
Live poetry reading in Paekākāriki! Generations of poems at Paekākāriki – Sunday 3 August, 3.30pm, St Peter’s Village Hall Paekākāriki. Come and hear a great range of poets reading their work from Now and then, poems about generations. Poems with tea and coffee and a scone!
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Tips for Presenting At Schools, with Mohamed Hassan
In this module, award-winning writer and poet Mohamed Hassan shares his top tips for effective talks, workshops and presentations to children and young people. This module aimed at writers who are new to school talks or to Writers in Schools but there will be useful tips for all writers, whatever your level of experience. Tips […]
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Susanna Elliffe is winner of the 2025 NZSA Laura Solomon Cuba Press Prize!
Announcing the NZSA Laura Solomon Cuba Press Prize 2025 winner The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) congratulates Susanna Elliffe on winning the 2025 NZSA Laura Solomon Cuba Press Prize with her manuscript Relic Party. The prize was created by the NZSA and the Solomon family to fulfil the […]
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