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Ōtautahi Author Fest

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Write on!: Ōtautahi Author Fest

Calling all authors, from the published and prolific through to intrepid beginners! This October we'll have a range of events for writers.

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WORD Christchurch Festival 2024

Revisit WORD Christchurch 2024 - read our event reports, and find works by WORD writers in our collection.
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The 'Write Stuff': Library tools for your writing project

Looking for literary criticism, research tools, or tips on honing your craft? Library resources are here to help you be a better writer.
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Writing resources in our collection

Writing resources

Writing resources

For Writers

Online Resource

Oxford English Dictionary Online

Online version of the Oxford English Dictionary. Find word spellings, definitions, pronunciation and examples of use.

Poetry

Explore the world of poetry, including poetry from New Zealand, with lyrical library resources.
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Practical Writing

Practical Writing is for students who need to use written English both in their studies and in their personal life.

Return to reading

Has it been a while since you spent time reading? Get back into it with our lists of the most readable and enjoyable books.
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Non-fiction - Writers on Writing

Whether you’re fascinated by language and craft, the creative process, or how a writer’s life unfolds, something in this list will appeal.
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Writing courses

CINCH: authorship or creative writing
Find courses and organisations in Canterbury.

Hagley Writers’ Institute
Writing courses, events and masterclasses. Based at Hagley Community College.

The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ) Inc
Information for authors including resources and opportunities.

Tertiary education

Getting published

How to get published
Tips for writers from the New Zealand Book Council

Contributions
Submission guidelines from the New Zealand Poetry Society.

Writing and illustrating for children
New Zealand publishers’ requirements and addresses.

Marketing of books

Writing competitions and prizes

Writing competitions for teens
Our collection of selected websites for online publishing for teenagers.

Writing prizes
Awards for essays and/or unpublished works from our Literary Prizes section.

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Writing for the web

Writing for the web

Websites

Contented
New Zealand writer Rachel McAlpine runs online writing courses. The website features a blog and a list of articles about writing web content.

New Zealand Government Web Toolkit
Official standards, guidance, tips and strategic advice on writing for the web.

WriteMark
New Zealand organisation which promotes and awards plain English standards of writing.

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