NZ Society of Authors - Latest News [Page 2]
Two emerging writers win trans-Tasman mentorship
Friday, 20 January 2017, 4:54 pm | NZ Society of Authors
MEDIA RELEASE – For Immediate Release 20 January 2017 Two emerging writers win trans-Tasman mentorship with publisher NZSA / Hachette Mentor program recipients announce d The New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc) and Hachette Australia are ... More >>
Writers, Poets, Playwrights & Comic/Graphic Novelists! Apply
Tuesday, 26 January 2016, 11:03 am | NZ Society of Authors
For your opportunity to be mentored by an established writer, poet, playwright or comic / graphic novelist - apply to NZ Society of Authors by 5 Feb. The deadline is looming for applications to the NZ Society of Authors Mentor programme 2016. We ... More >>
Mentor programme for 2016 seeks applications
Wednesday, 25 November 2015, 4:45 pm | NZ Society of Authors
For Writers! Apply now to be mentored by an established writer, poet, playwright or comic / graphic novelist. More >>
Writers! An opportunity to be mentored by a publisher
Friday, 9 October 2015, 4:41 pm | NZ Society of Authors
Today the New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc) opens a brand new program, the Hachette Mentorship Program. One writer gets the opportunity to work on a new draft of their completed manuscript under the joint mentorship of Hachette Australia ... More >>
NZSA Lilian Ida Smith Award 2015
Tuesday, 28 July 2015, 12:52 pm | NZ Society of Authors
The Lilian Ida Smith Award is offered by the NZ Society of Authors PEN Inc (NZSA) thanks to a bequest from Lilian Ida Smith, a music teacher of Wanganui who had a keen interest in the arts. More >>
NZ Society of Authors 2015 Youth Mentorships
Friday, 8 May 2015, 4:58 pm | NZ Society of Authors
Winners have been announced for the NZSA Youth Mentorship Programme 2015. Three talented secondary school students will spend the next few months honing their skills and developing their craft under the mentorship of three of New Zealand’s finest ... More >>
NZ Society of Authors CompleteMS Programme opens today
Monday, 2 March 2015, 5:30 pm | NZ Society of Authors
Consider applying to the NZSA CompleteMS Manuscript Assessment Programme - a programme that provides writers with essential critical feedback on an advanced work, moving it closer to publication. More >>
Catton calls 'nonsensical'
Monday, 2 February 2015, 5:45 pm | NZ Society of Authors
Calls by the Taxpayers' Union for Booker Prize-winning author Eleanor Catton to pay back any funding she has received are completely nonsensical, according to New Zealand Society of Authors President, Kyle Mewburn. More >>
Applications for literary awards open
Thursday, 31 July 2014, 11:45 am | NZ Society of Authors
The Janet Frame Memorial award runs biennially and is for $3,000. It is offered by the NZSA, thanks to a gift from the Janet Frame Literary Trust, to support a mid-career or established writer. This prestigious award is open to authors of poetry, literary ... More >>
Janet Frame Memorial Lecture, 2014
Wednesday, 26 February 2014, 4:02 pm | NZ Society of Authors
Celebrated and much-loved children’s author and illustrator Gavin Bishop (ONZM) delivers the 2014 Janet Frame Memorial Lecture, sponsored by the New Zealand Society of Authors in association with the New Zealand Festival and City Gallery Wellington. More >>
Winners of Publishing Chance of a Lifetime Announced
Tuesday, 17 December 2013, 4:43 pm | NZ Society of Authors
The New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc) announces the winners of its inaugural E-Publishing prize offered with international publishing giant Kobo Writing Life. More >>
A sad day for NZ literature
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 2:30 pm | NZ Society of Authors
The New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc.) mourns the loss of iconic literary figure and agent Ray Richards who passed away quietly at 2am this morning. More >>
An Opportunity for Closet Writers
Thursday, 13 June 2013, 3:06 pm | NZ Society of Authors
For two budding authors their dreams of being published may have just become more realistic. The New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc.) in association with Kobo Writing Life have announced an opportunity for any New Zealand aspiring writers to ... More >>
Creative Presidents Provide Organisational Change
Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 2:38 pm | NZ Society of Authors
The New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN New Zealand INC) welcomed a new President of Honour on Sunday the 2nd of June and new President on Saturday the 8th June. Kyle Mewburn, was announced President at the National AGM in Dunedin and Gavin Bishop. More >>