NZ Society of Authors Newsletter Friday 10/5/13 Issue 12 Volume XII

NZ Society of Authors Newsletter Friday
10/5/13 Issue 12 Volume XII
Become a published writer with Kobo and The New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc.)
The New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc.) in association with Kobo Writing Life
are proud to announce the launch of the Kobo/NZ Authors E-Publishing prize.
This competition offers two budding New Zealand authors the opportunity to be professionally published in e-
book form through the Kobo Writing Life platform and offered for sale throughout New Zealand.
The competition allows applicants to enter a piece of writing of fiction or non-fiction between 30,000 and
120,000 words. Manuscripts are to be judged anonymously by a panel comprising representatives from
Kobo, The New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc.) and an independent bookseller. Members of the
public will be able to vote for their favourite shortlisted manuscripts on-line and these winners will each
receive a free Kobo reader.
Open to any New Zealand resident or citizen. So get that manuscript out of the bottom draw, dust it off and
send it in. Application forms and Terms and Conditions are available at www.authors.org.nz.
“Kobo Writing Life is all about removing barriers and providing authors with tools and resources to help get
their best work into the market,” says Mark Lefebvre, Kobo’s Director of Self-Publishing & Author Relations.
“Collaborating with the New Zealand Society of Authors in this effort to recognize excellence in writing is a
great way to provide New Zealand writers a fantastic and unique opportunity.”
“This is such an exciting opportunity for two New Zealand writers” says Maggie Tarver, CEO of The New
Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc.). “The idea grew following the success of the NZSA/Pindar
Publishing Prize in 2010. This offered a print publication and it seemed a natural progression to move into e-
publishing in the current environment. I approached Kobo with the idea of publishing a book, and they were
so enthused by the idea they wanted to offer not one but two publication opportunities – one for fiction and one
for non-fiction. We are delighted with this opportunity to work closely with Kobo and to offer this amazing
opportunity to New Zealand writers. I urge everyone to send in their work – this could be the beginning of
something wonderful.”
Win the opportunity to have your book professionally published through the Kobo Writing Life Platform and
sold throughout New Zealand. Two prizes are offered – not one! Publication for a non-fiction and a fiction
manuscript is available sponsored by Kobo and administered by The New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN
NZ Inc.), each prize is worth over $10,000.
Background
The NZ Authors established a print publishing prize in 2010 in order to create opportunity for a New Zealand
writer. This unique award was for an unpublished manuscript to be taken through to a published form and
offered for sale in print form throughout New Zealand. The NZ Authors is delighted to be able offer the prize
again in 2013 for two unpublished manuscripts to be published in e-book format through the Kobo Writing Life
platform and offered for sale throughout New Zealand. Sponsored by Kobo the award is administered by the
New Zealand Society of Authors (NZ Authors).
Aim of the Award
The award offers digital publication through the Kobo Writing Life Platform for two previously unpublished
manuscripts - one fiction and one non-fiction. The purpose of this award is to create opportunity for authors to
publish their work to a professional standard and to offer it for sale through trade channels in New Zealand.
The award also aims to recognise excellence in creative writing and create a launching pad for writers’
careers.
Key Dates
Applications open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . .….…. May 2013
Applications close . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .... ….July 2013
Shortlist announced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. September 2013
Online voting begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... ….. ..October 2013
Online voting closes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …….. .. … October 2013
Winner announced. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... … November 2013
Book launch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …………March 2014
Dates may be subject to change.

M Literary Residencies - deadline extended
The M Literary Residencies have been established to disseminate a broader
knowledge of contemporary life and writing in India and China today and to foster
deeper intellectual, cultural and artistic links across individuals and communities.
Applications for the 2014-15 M Literary Residencies are now open and have been
extended to 28 June 2013.
For application forms, click here.
For guidelines, click here.
Updates are available here and on our Facebook page. Results will be announced on October 15 2013.
Janet Frame Lecture on Radio NZ
The Janet Frame Lecture was delivered by our current President of Honour, Sir James
McNeish. Entitled Two Cheers for Eccentricity the lecture was sponsored by the New
Zealand Society of Authors in conjunction with NZ Book Month and the City Gallery,
Wellington.
This lecture is to be broadcast at 4pm on Sunday 19 May 2013, on Radio New Zealand National, repeated at
9pm on Tuesday 17 June.
After broadcast, the lecture will be available on the Radio New Zealand website:
http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/lecturesandforums/janetframememoriallectures.
A full transcript of the lecture is available in the members' only area of the NZ Authors website
www.authors.org.nz
Storylines Notable Book Awards 2014 Call for Entries
Since 2000 Storylines has produced a list of outstanding books for children and young
people published in New Zealand by New Zealand authors and illustrators during the
previous calendar year.
Books are categorised as: Picture Book, Junior Fiction, Young Adult and Non Fiction.
There are up to ten awards in each category.
The decision to compile this annual list of Notable Books was based on a desire to ensure that children,
parents/grandparents, teachers, librarians and the public were made aware of the large range of high quality
books being published.
“I'm delighted to have such an acknowledgement. It's been very interesting to see, over the years, how being
on the Notable Books list has become such a coveted honour. Thank you, not just for my own presence on the
list this year, but for the hard work Storylines does on behalf of writing for children.” Barbara Else
“I want to say Many Thanks to you for those honours – and for all the other terrific services you provide to New
Zealand kids’ books. Storylines is a gem in the New Zealand crest. Feel proud of all you do! I feel privileged to
belong to you.” David Hill
Storylines Notable Books are selected by an expert panel from the Storylines community as books that are
worthy of being recognised as ‘Notable’ in each year. The panel includes librarians, authors, teachers, teacher
educators and academics; several members have served as judges for the New Zealand Post Children’s
Book Award (and under its previous sponsor AIM) and the LIANZA Book Awards.
For more information visit http://www.storylines.org.nz/Awards/Notable+Books+Awards.html
Closing date for entries 30 November 2013

Digital
Storytelling in the GIF Economy
Publishers and authors are putting several new internet forms of writing into inventive use, much of which
compresses storytelling into tiny instant narratives. Twitter is, obviously, the most popular form being put to
use: it was once a novelty for an author to publish a new short story via twitter, but now it is commonplace.
When it comes to video and images, the book trailers have their place, but what now of the even more terse
GIF? Are they merely a sophisticated update of the “emoticon” or something more? More..
2013 Romance Writer's Scholarship Available
The Sandra Hyde Romance Writers Trust is offering a scholarship to the Romance
Writers of NZ annual conference, A Capital Affair, August 23-25 in Wellington.
Romance author Sandra Hyde (writing as Sandra Hyatt) passed away suddenly on August 21, 2011. Because
so many have been touched by Sandra’s life, either personally or through reading her wonderful books, her
family has set up a trust to continue her legacy of generosity and kindness by furthering the career of an
emerging writer.
An active member of Romance Writers of New Zealand, Sandra served on the executive for three terms and
was always willing to reach out to new writers with advice and encouragement.
Money raised by the Trust will form an annual education grant, awarded to an aspiring NZ-based romance
writer to enable them to attend a national or international writers conference, to improve their craft and
progress their writing goals.
2013 Prize:
RWNZ Conference fees (Friday Workshop and Weekend Conference, plus cocktail party). If the winner is not
currently a member of RWNZ, their prize will include a one-year membership subscription, since only
members can attend the Weekend Conference. The winner will also receive $150 contribution toward
expenses.
Who can enter:
Any New Zealand-based writer of romantic fiction (published or unpublished).
How to enter:
The Sandra Hyde Romance Writers Trust was established to benefit aspiring New Zealand romance writers.
Please email your application, telling us a little about your writing career to date, how you are “aspiring”, and
why you would like to attend the RWNZ conference. Your email should be no longer than one A4 printed page
(feel free to make it shorter!) and should be in the body of your email. DO NOT SEND AN ATTACHMENT.
Include your name, email address and phone numbers in the email. Send your email to the Sandra Hyde
Romance Writers Trust on sandrahydetrust@gmail.com
Deadline to enter:
Midnight, NZ time, Saturday June 1, 2013.
Winner announced: By Monday, June 15, 2013.
Disclaimers: The prize is conference registration, as described, plus $150 contribution toward expenses.
Flights, additional hotel costs, breakfasts and dinners (including the Awards Dinner) and all other nonconference
meals, associated travel costs, and all other costs are the responsibility of the winner. If no
applications are received that are deemed worthy of the award, the judges reserve the right not to make an
award. The winner will be required to register for the conference by the earlybird deadline of June 30,
otherwise, the judges reserve the right to offer the prize to another applicant. The conference fee will be paid
directly to RWNZ with the $150.00 toward expenses paid directly to the winner.
Any queries contact: Karina Bliss, karina@karinabliss.com; Ph: 09 426 3189.
Celebrating Katherine Mansfield
A long weekend of tours, events and performances celebrating the 125th anniversary of
Katherine Mansfield’s birth in Wellington.
Friday 11 October – Monday 14 October 2013
Tentative Programme

Day One (Friday 11th) Registration, Concert & Cocktail Party 6.00–9.00pm
A cello and piano concert at St. John’s in the City followed by a cocktail Party at the Thistle Inn.
Day Two (Saturday 12th) The Voyage 8.00am–5.30pm
A return voyage on the Inter-Island Ferry to visit the homes of Katherine Mansfield’s paternal grandparents in
Picton, view the sailing vessel Edwin Fox and visit other sites.
Day Three (Sunday 13th) Katherine Mansfield’s Wellington 10.00am–5.00pm
Morning Programme: Thorndon & Karori: commencing at Katherine Mansfield’s Birthplace and visiting the
Zigzag, Katherine Mansfield Park and other nearby locations associated with KM and her stories. Travel by
bus to Karori to visit Chesney Wold and Karori School, before proceeding to the Thistle Inn for Lunch.
Afternoon Programme: At the Bay: Travel by bus to Eastbourne to visited the cottage at Days Bay once owned
by KM’s family and the ‘At the Bay’ house at Muritai. Return to the Pavilion at Days Bay for afternoon tea and a
reading of ‘At the Bay’, before returning by Harbour Ferry to Queens Wharf.
Day Four (Monday 14th) Katherine Mansfield’s Birthday 10.00am–2.00pm
Meet at the Sculpture of Katherine Mansfield in Midland Park. Proceed on a conducted tour of the Wellington
Writers’ Walk, stopping for lunch on the waterfront.
(The afternoon is free for people to visit Te Papa Museum the shops, etc., before the Celebration Dinner)
Celebration Dinner 7.30 pm. Including readings and items relating to Katherine Mansfield.
To register interest or for further details please contact the organiser: k.boon@clear.net.nz or P.O. Box 22011,
Wellington 6441, N.Z or (04)4793264
http://www.katherinemansfieldsociety.org/
NZSA Strategic Review Committee Open for Applications
The National Council of The New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc.) is calling for applications for a
Strategic Review Committee (SRC). The SRC is to review all aspects of the Society’s governance, operations
and financing . It will present recommendations to the National Council in March 2014 aimed at reinventing the
Society to meet the present and future needs of members and funders. Deadline for applications is Monday
27 May 2013.
Challenges facing the Society include:
• Lack of Resources – staff, equipment, technology
• Funding/financial restrictions – changes to funding priorities and accessibility
• Environmental challenges – changes in publishing sector, development of indie publishing
• Strategic governance – effectiveness of governance issues, goals, objectives and vision
The Society wishes to establish a Strategic Review Committee (SRC) to fully review the organization so as to
ensure its continuing viability and relevance.
Membership
Membership will be 4-5 people with a background and knowledge in strategic development. Some
experience of board level participation is desirable as is a good grasp of the changing publishing and literary
environment including digital developments. An ability to think outside the square, put forward suggestions
and ideas and work collaboratively is required.
Term of Appointment
Applications for membership will be called for in April 2013. Members will be appointed by the NZSA National
Council at the June 2013 meeting. Members will be appointed for twelve months with the option for a further
twelve months if required.
Expectations
SRC members are expected to meet on average once a month. Meetings can be by Skype, telephone
conference or email, or in person depending on locations. Travel remuneration may be considered but is not
an entitlement. The SRC is not a decision making body.
Secretariat
The CEO of The New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc.) will provide secretariat support.
Remuneration
No remuneration is offered but travel costs may be reimbursed.
How to Apply
Please send a full CV and accompanying letter outlining your experience in this are to Maggie
director@nzauthors.org.nz or CEO, NZSA, PO Box 7701, Wellesley Street, Auckland 1141.
Applications must be received by Monday 27 May 2013.

A smorgasbord of Southern Delights - the National AGM
The publishing world is constantly throwing up new challenges. So what better place to
discuss, debate, congratulate, console and generally share writerly successes,
concerns and opinions with like-minded (or at least literary-minded) souls than at the
AGM?
From opening night drinks to whisky and Central Otago wine tasting, to dinner at the very retro-trendy Plato, our
focus this year has been on creating convivial opportunities to socialise, network and share experiences while
enjoying the best in southern hospitality.
Our wider programme offers something for everyone, reflecting both Dunedin's long literary history and the
vibrancy of the contemporary scene - with workshops on researching and writing history, e-book publishing
and picture book writing featuring a stellar line-up of experienced (and entertaining) local presenters. Not to
mention a rare behind-the-scenes tour of the Hocken Library and a discussion/debate on the future of the
NZSA.
Come down early or stay on Sunday to sneak in a trip out to the yellow-eyed penguins, albatrosses, NZ's only
castle or the splendid Glenfalloch gardens; soak up some southern culture with a visit to the Art Gallery,
Chinese Garden and Settlers' Museum; then check out the vibrant local music scene.
Plenty of accommodation options available from $110 per night for a double room. Or check out Living Space
at http://dud.livingspace.net/ for a cosy and convenient alternative.
The AGM is from Friday 7 to Sunday 9 June. Booking form. See you there!
Copyright Licensing and the Universities
Copyright Licensing NZ’s Chief Executive, Paula Browning, has offered to clarify for
NZ Authors members the current situation in regard to CLNZ’s licensing scheme with
the 8 universities in New Zealand.
CLNZ has filed a reference with the Copyright Tribunal for a licensing scheme with all NZ universities
(collectively known as UNZ). The license agreement that was in place between UNZ and CLNZ was due to
conclude on 31 December 2012 but has been extended by mutual agreement for the 2013 academic year,
pending a decision of the Tribunal. This means that all 8 of the universities do hold a current license with
CLNZ. The current license fee is $20 per Full Time Equivalent Student (EFTS). This fee has been in place
since 2008. In its reference to the Copyright Tribunal, CLNZ has proposed that the fee should be $26 per EFTS
for a term of 4 years, commencing from 1 March 2013.
The CLNZ licensing schemes generate over $4 million per annum for authors and publishers of the works
copied in licensed institutions in New Zealand.
If you want to know if your work has been used as part of the CLNZ licensing scheme, contact CLNZ on
0800 480 271 or email Paula on distribution@copyright.co.nz
Government urged to save the School Journal and Learning Media
The Government must get hands on and act urgently to save the School Journal and its publishers Learning
Media, which is struggling because of Government funding changes, the Green Party said today.
“Learning Media has warned the Government, under the no surprises policy, that it is struggling under a new
competitive model. That the future of Learning Media may be threatened is devastating news for the education
sector and anyone who has ever enjoyed the school journal,” Green Party associate education spokesperson
Catherine Delahunty said.
“It would be a national tragedy if the organisation that’s published the school journal for the past 106 years
was allowed to disintegrate because this Government has misdirected its time and resources by forcing it to
tout for business.

“Generations of kiwi kids have grown up reading stories by Margaret Mahy and others, in the School Journal.
“Learning Media is an institutional home for some of the world’s best talent in the production of educational
resources which our public education system has relied on for decades.
“Till September last year Learning Media had a preferred provider arrangement with the Education Ministry,
which meant it was able to concentrate on providing world leading resources for the education sector here
and overseas.
“But since September, the Government has forced learning Media to compete to produce almost all its work,
requiring it to introduce a whole new expensive layer to its business, that has directed time, energy and
resources into pitching for contracts.
“That Learning Media is struggling in this environment is not an indication that other organisations do better
work, as Finance Minister Bill English implied on National Radio this morning. What it shows is that forcing an
educational asset like Learning Media to waste resources on contract competition is false economy for our
children’s learning and is putting that learning at risk,” Ms Delahunty said.
The New Zealand Society of Authors has been in touch with the Ministry of Education regarding this matter
over the past few months. For a full update contact Maggie director@nzauthors.org.nz
Call for Entries: The Aesthetica Creative Writing Competition
The Aesthetica Creative Writing is now open for entry, offering both existing and
aspiring writers the chance to showcase their work to a wider, international audience.
Now in its sixth year, the competition celebrates creative writing and nurtures talent,
inviting writers to submit imaginative work that pushes the boundaries of the two
categories for entry: Poetry and Fiction. Submissions previously published elsewhere
are accepted, and the deadline is 31 August 2013.
The selection of fantastic prizes includes:
· £500 prize money – Poetry winner
· £500 prize money – Short Fiction winner
· Publication in the Aesthetica Creative Writing Annual
· Complimentary copy of the Aesthetica Creative Writing Annual
· A selection of books from competition partners
For more information please visit: www.aestheticamagazine.com/creativewriting
NZSA Presidential Elections 2013 - Only one week left to vote!
There is only one week left to vote!!
2013 is election year. And I am delighted to announce that we have received three nominations for the
position of President for the period 2013-2015. How amazing is that? I have no record of when this last
happened within the Society but I am sure it must have happened before at some point but certainly not in my
time here.
I have asked each nominee to prepare a pitch which was to address the following questions:
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The literary sector is undergoing its biggest reformation since the invention of the printing press. This
is changing the way books are published and therefore the role of writers. What role do you think NZSA
should play in this changing environment?
In these challenging financial times, members are questioning value for money when joining the
NZSA. What do you perceive members want from their membership that they are not currently getting
and what future ideas and initiatives do you have for improving services to members in the current
environment?
The NZSA is facing challenging times in relation to funding and resources. What strategies would you
employ to ensure the longevity and fiscal security of the organisation?The NZSA is undergoing a
strategic and governance review in 2013. What are the key issues that you feel should be addressed
in this review?
I encourage each and every one of you to exercise your democratic right and vote for your preferred candidate.
Please note that you must provide your membership number -your vote will be kept confidential but your

number is necessary to process all eligible votes.
As per the constitution, voting will remain open until Friday 17th May – 21 days before the AGM. The result of
the election will be announced at our National AGM on Saturday 8 June in Dunedin. I look forward to seeing
you there.
Maggie Tarver, Chief Executive
The Nominations are:
Kyle Mewburn of Otago/Southland Region
(nominated by Anna Mackenzie, seconded by Karen
Trebilcock)
Bio CV Pitch
Tony Simpson of Wellington Region
(nominated by Phillip Mann, seconded by Barbara Strathdee)
Bio CV Pitch
Nelson Wattie of Wellington Region
(nominated by Maggie Rainey-Smith, seconded by Philippa
Werry)
Bio CV Pitch
NZ Literary Calendar
We have developed a New Zealand Literary Calendar on our website here
It will eventually replace the Death by Deadline in this newsletter.
The Calendar includes not only deadlines of competitions but other literary events such as festivals, fairs etc.
If you have a literary event coming up that you would like to include in the Calendar please send details to
web@nzauthors.org.nz
CLNZ/NZSA Research Grants Open for 2013
Two CLNZ/NZSA Research Grants are now open for 2013 applications.
The first of the grants, for either fiction or non-fiction, will be for a fellowship at the Stout
Centre in Wellington. This grant offers a study at the Stout Research Centre for up to three months, access to
VUW facilities (Internet, printers, library, photocopying and the kitchen), as well as the $3,500 award.
The open research grant, also for a $3,500 award for either fiction or non-fiction, will be awarded to a projectbased
application where the applicant is able to specify where the research is to take place.
Last year the grants went to Warkworth writer Kelly Ana Morey for a literary novella about Phar Lap and
Wellington writer David McGill for a biographical exploration of his great grandfather who became the mayor of
Auckland.
Deadline: 26th June 2013

For an application form and criteria please download from our website www.authors.org.nz or contact NZSA
National Office: office@nzauthors.org.nz
Applications to be sent to: PO Box 7701 Wellesley Street, Auckland 1144
Clippings from the Internet
The importance of instilling a need to read
Reading for pleasure at the age of 15 is a strong factor in determining future social mobility. Indeed, it has
been revealed as the most important indicator of the future success of the child. That was the startling finding
of research carried out by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development on education and
reading, and their role in promoting social mobility. It highlights why getting teenagers to read for pleasure is
more than a sepia-tinted ambition for frustrated parents. It is a fundamental social issue. The research
findings need unpicking. A distinction is being drawn between different motivations for reading – whether it is
done for its own sake, or whether it is the result of being cajoled by carrots and sticks. Research suggests
those who read for pleasure demonstrate an intrinsic desire to engage with stories, texts and learning.
Reading for pleasure therefore reveals a predisposition not just to literature, but to the sort of lifelong learning
that explains increased social mobility. More..
Telling Stories: A Winter Writing Programme in Wellington
Life stories and memoir: Fiona Kidman will again lead a life writing course for those
who want to record their own stories,or those of others, whether as personal record, a
history to leave for family, or for potential publication. It is not confined to older people.
Young people have histories too.
Participants don’t need previous writing experience, but reasonable literacy skills and
an interest in reading would be useful starting points. You will be encouraged to
explore the past in a constructive and creative way. As the writing of memoir,
autobiography or biography often draws on the shape and structure of good fiction, in
order to to construct an absorbing narrative, some basic fiction writing craft will be introduced. The course will
provide a safe, supportive environment to explore life stories. Online support will be available to those working
on extended projects.
The guest speakers are: Harry Ricketts, internationally acclaimed biographer of Rudyard Kipling (The
Unforgiving Minute), Mary McCallum, author of best selling and award winning novel The Blue, Craig Cliff,
winner of Best First Book Commonwealth Fiction Prize ( A Man Melting), Julia Millen, historian, biographer and
fiction writer, will discuss how to get the best use from research facilities and publisher Stephen Minchin will
talk about publishing options.
The group meets on Saturdays twice a month from June through to August (8 June, 22 June, 6 July, 20 July, 3
August, 17 August), upstairs at the historic and comfortable Thistle Inn, Molesworth Street, Wellington. 9.30
a.m.- 4 p.m.
Go to www.fionakidman.co.nz for further information and an application form. For personal inquiries email
fiona@fionakidman.co.nz (put words Writing Programme in header)
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Seeking a Secretary/Treasurer
A small literary organization requires a secretary/treasurer. Must have accounting skills and enthusiasm for
books and writing. An honorarium is paid. Wellington based. Full job description will be supplied on
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Contact: faulknernz@gmail.com
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Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Creative Prose, half-time permanent position in the Department of English
starting February 2014 or as soon as practicable thereafter.
Teaching duties may include Stage 2 Introduction to Creative Writing, Stage 3 Writing Creative Prose, Stage
2 /3 Writing Selves, and the Masters of Creative Writing (MCW), including programme co-ordination in the
latter, as required.
A PhD or Masters qualification in Creative Writing or English is desirable. Candidates should have a strong
publishing record in creative prose and evidence of continuing productivity. Desirable qualifications also
include creative and teaching interest in the following areas: Pacific/Australasian literary traditions,
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For further information go to www.auckland.ac.nz/opportunities.
Applications close 17 May 2013.
The University has an equity policy and welcomes applications from all qualified persons. The University is
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2013 CLNZ Writers’ Awards
As the saying goes, the number 13 is lucky for some. When it comes to being awarded
a CLNZ Writers’ Awards this year however, it is not luck that you will need. It is pure
writing talent and a passion for non-fiction. Applications are now open for the largest
monetary award of its kind – the 2013 CLNZ Writers’ Awards. Every year 2x talented
writers receive $35,000 a piece to complete and publish their non-fiction book.
If you are working on a non fiction project, have completed a portion of research, written
sample chapters and you are in discussions with a publisher - we invite you to apply.
Applications close 26 June 2013.
To download an application form and for more information go to www.copyright.co.nz/Writers-Awards
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Word Café Raglan
10–11 May 2013
Word Café Raglan, the town’s very first readers’ and writers’ festival is taking place on 10-11 May 2013.
Organised by a keen group of Raglan writers and readers, Word Café Raglan aims to promote writing talent
within the local community, as well as welcoming authors from further afield.
Guest speakers at the festival include bestselling author Deborah Challinor, travel writer and blogger Megan
Singleton, Nourish Magazine editor Vicki Ravlich-Horan and Raglan’s very own award-winning children’s
authors Sarah Johnson and André Ngâpô.
Self-publishing is a current hot literary topic, and the Word Cafe lineup also features two local authors with
inspiring e-publishing tales to tell: Te Pahu author Tui Allen, whose self-publishing journey took her to the
Frankfurt Book Fair and a contract with a Czech publisher; and Cambridge writer Julie Thomas who sold over

50,000 e-book copies of her novel, The Keeper of Secrets, before being picked up by publishing giant
HarperCollins US.
Julie will be telling her tale on the Saturday night, part of a double-bill of entertainment that also features
Raglan writer and performer Antonio Te Maioha.
Tickets for individual workshop sessions and author talks cost $20 or $60 for an all-day ticket. Children’s
sessions and Saturday night’s entertainment are free of charge.
For further programme details and to book tickets, please head to the website: www.wordcaferaglan.co.nz.
Tickets are also available through the Old School Arts Centre on Stewart Street, 825 0023.
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PEN Matters!
For more information about PEN and articles from around the world visit our Freedom
Page
PEN International’s new website is now up and running, with daily updates of news
and alerts from the PEN Community – www.pen-international.org, their new Facebook
page and follow us on Twitter@pen_int.
AUCKLAND WRITERS & READERS FESTIVAL FREE EVENT
PEN FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION SATURDAY MAY 18 – 1.00-2.00PM
UPPER NZI ROOM, AOTEA CENTRE
Around the world, writers continue to be harassed, imprisoned and tortured for their work. Five writers
representing five regions - Masha Gessen: Russia; Robert Sullivan: the Pacific; Gilbert Wong: Asia; Hala Nasr:
Africa; and Cheryl Pearl Sucher: the Americas - read the work of censored writers and contribute to a follow-up
discussion about how fragile freedom remains for writers in 2013. Chaired by James George. Supported by
PEN / NZSA.
Short Takes
Members' Book Launches
If you have a book launch coming up and would like us to publicise this for you, please send details to
director@nzauthors.org.nz .
If you have a new book send a jpg of the cover and a brief synopsis to programmes@nzauthors.org.nz and we
will put it in the monthly ChapBook.
Details of the launch of Just an Orange for Christmas, Stories from the Wairarapa, by Christine Hunt Daniell
Hedley’s Bookshop, Masterton, Thursday 06 June.
Seeking Ghostwriter
An accounting firm have set a 'Big Hairy Audacious Goal' - they intend to be the Best Provincial accounting
paractise in the country by 2020. They would like to write a book about how they have gone about achieving
this goal. They envisage the book to be quite story-like rather than a "facts and figures" genre. The timeline is
a bit up in the air - however they're keen to start writing now so they have something tangible to refer to as they
make changes to their practice and work towards their goal. Accordingly, it has the potential to be quite a long
timeline! Payment is negotiable. Probably best to contact on my email addressAny one interested to contact
Diane McLaughlin mclaughlin@ct.co.nz.
Free Research Advice & Assistance
Retired librarian, Wellington based, offers free research advice and assistance to NZSA members.
Experienced in working with authors engaged in NZ historical fiction or social history. Please contact
john.cochrane@xtra.co.nz
Needing help with your manuscript?
Has your Great New Zealand Novel gone off the rails? Experienced manuscript assessor and editor for hire.
Will help get your manuscript back on track. All kinds of fiction (and non-fiction) considered. Published author
and editor of the Bateman New Zealand Writer's Handbook. Email shaw.tina@gmail.com for a user-friendly
quote.
NZPS: Poets' Corner, Wellington
Monday 20 May, 7.30pm
The Thistle Inn, 3 Mulgrave St, Thorndon

Starts with open mic, followed by Guest Poet Liz Breslin (Wanaka). Liz is the co-founder of Poetic Justice
Wanaka, which runs open mic nights, workshops and performances in the Wanaka area. She's taken to the
mic around New Zealand, Rarotonga and the U.K.
She also teaches workshops, and is a regular reviewer for a fine line, the magazine of the New Zealand Poetry
Society.
Entry $5 (NZPS members $3).
Quotes of the Week
Dictionary: The universe in alphabetical order. -Anatole France, novelist, essayist, Nobel laureate (1844-1924)
There is something beautiful about all scars of whatever nature. A scar means the hurt is over, the wound is
closed and healed, done with. -Harry Crews, novelist and playwright (b. 1935)
Bestsellers from Nielsen BookScan
New Zealand Fiction – Week ending 4/5/13
1 Blackpeak Station - Holly Ford (Black Swan)
2 Two Girls in a Boat - Emma Martin (VUP)
3 The Secret Life of James Cook - Graeme Lay (HarperCollins)
4 Elemental: Central Otago Poems - Brian Turner (Longacre)
5 The Parihaka Woman - Witi Ihimaera (Vintage)
6 The Yellow Buoy: Poems 2007-2012 - C. K. Stead (AUP)
7 Tamar: Children of War Trilogy - Deborah Challinor (HarperCollins)
8 Anticipation - Tanya Moir (Vintage)
9 The Writing Class - Stephanie Johnson (Vintage)
10 Bangs - Tevan Eldred-Grigg (Penguin)
New Zealand Non-Fiction – Week ending 4/5/13
1 Musings from Middle Age - Kerre Woodham (HarperCollins)
2 Inside the Medium - Kelvin Cruickshank (Penguin)
3 At My Table - Chelsea Winter (Random)
4 With Bold Needle and Thread: Adventures in Vintage Needlecraft - Rosemary McLeod (Godwit)
5 An Awfully Big Adventure: New Zealand's World War Veterans - Jane Tolerton (Penguin)
6 Ripe Recipes: A Fresh Batch - Angela Redern (Beatnik)
7 Annabel Langbein the Free Range Cook: Simple Pleasures - Annabel Langbein (Annabel Langbein)
8 Good Food Made Simple - Allyson Gofton (Penguin)
9 Gran's Sweet Pantry - Natalie Oldfield (HarperCollins)
10 Simon Gault Homemade - Simon Gault (Penguin)
New Zealand Fiction & Non Fiction – Children & Teens - Week ending 4/5/13
1 Time for Bed Little Kiwi - Bob Darroch (Puffin)
2 The Wonky Donkey - Craig Smith (Scholastic)
3 Hairy Maclary and Friends: A Touch & Feel Book - Lynley Dodd (Puffin)
4 If You're a Kiwi and You Know It! (Scholastic)
5 Mister Whistler - Margaret Mahy (Gecko)
6 My Brother's War - Davide Hill (Puffin)
7 The Silly Goat Gruff - Scott Tulloch (Scholastic)
8 Old MacDonald's Farm - Donovan Bixley (Hachette)
9 Taketakerau: The Millennium Tree - Marnie Anstis (Steele Roberts)
10 10 Kooky Kiwi (Scholastic)
The above lists are compiled from locally produced publications only and are not to be copied or reused.
Would you like accurate information on how well your book is selling?
Authors and publishers can now purchase
Nielsen BookScan reports for their publications

The Nielsen BookScan service was launched in New Zealand in Dec 2008. This service tracks sales of books
at EPOS level and produces reports such as lifetime* title sales, lifetime* author sales, live title tracking
(minimum, period of 8 weeks) as well as bestsellers reports for specific subject categories.
BookScan reports are competitively priced and a valuable tool in monitoring the effects of promotion
campaigns. They can also assist with potentially expensive business decisions such as ordering a reprint or
with scoping the potential for new title in a specific subject area.
For more information on BookScan reports and a price list please contact Anna Hart ph: 0800 447 029, email:
anna.hart@nielsenbookdata.co.nz
or visit our web site www.nielsenbookscan.co.nz
* Please note lifetime starts December 2008 or publication date if published after December 2008
The New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc.) acknowledges support from
Creative New Zealand
ASB Community Trust
Community Post
Writers on Radio and Television
Kim Hill Saturday programme
If you don’t get to listen to Kim Hill’s interviews with writers on Saturdays you can
always go to the Radio NZ Website and listen to the interviews once they post them:
http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/saturday
Saturday, 11 May 2013
Return of a King: The Battle for Afghanistan by William Dalrymple (Bloomsbury)
In Search of My Father by Dr Helena Popovic (Choose Health)
The Arts on Sunday with Lynn Freeman
Sunday 12 May 2013
Blood and Beauty by Sarah Dunnant (Virago)
Two Girls in a Boat by Emma Martin (VUP)
Radio NZ National Book Readings
NINE TO NOON – 10.45am
Monday, 13 May - Friday, 17 May
The Conductor by Sarah Quigley (episode 11-15 of 15) Read by Peter Bland (Random)
AFTERNOONS – 2.30pm
Monday, 13 May - Tuesday, 14 May
The Man With No Arms & Other Stories by Steve Roome (episode 6-7 of 7) (Dinard Press)
Wednesday, 15 May
(No reading)
Thursday, 16 May - Friday, 17 May
Jumping Ship by Glenn Colquhoun (episode 1-2 of 6) (Four Winds Press)
ALL NIGHT PROGRAMME - 3.05am
Saturday, 11 May
Remembering Peter by Jane Seaford (RNZ)
Sunday, 12 May
Lunching at the Hampshire by Shirley Eng (RNZ)

Monday, 13 May
Revelations by Vincent O’Sullivan (RNZ)
Tuesday, 14 May
The Fuller Figure by Prue Hilson (RNZ)
Wednesday, 15 May - Friday, 17 May
Plumb by Maurice Gee (episode 1-3 of 15) (Faber & Faber )
SUNDAY – THE DRAMA HOUR – 3.04pm
Sunday, 12 May
Milk – adapted by Emma Willis from an original stage play by Jealous Theatre Company - Set in small town
New Zealand of the 1980s. When local milkman, Dylan, finds out that his wife is having a baby he resolves to
end his secret infidelities once and for all. However, the ghosts of his past don’t prove to be so easy to
exorcise.
The Book Review Schedule (formerly Speaking Volumes)
The following books are scheduled for review on the Nine to Noon Show, Radio New Zealand National,
weekday mornings at 10.30am. The Book Review Schedule on this show are facilitated by Booksellers NZ.
Contact Fiona Stewart (04 815 8365) at Booksellers NZ for more information on how to submit a title. Books
for review are independently selected and assigned to reviewers by the Nine to Noon team. Books can be
submitted for review by any New Zealand publisher by filling in the submission forms.
13 May Big Brother by Lionel Shriver (HarperCollins Australia) Reviewed by Phil Vine
14 May A Delicate Truth by John le Carre (Penguin) Reviewed by Dan Slevin
15 May Friendly Fire: Nuclear Politics & The Collapse of Anzus, 1984-1987 by Gerald Hensley (Auckland
University Press) Reviewed by Rod Alley
16 May Golden Boy by Abigail Tarttelin (Hachette NZ) Reviewed by Ralph McAllister
17 May Children's Book Review John McIntyre
Dunedin community radio (Hills FM)
Hosted by Vanda Symon
Otago Access Radio 105.4 FM And also 1575kHz AM
Wednesday Noon till 1.00pm Or live streamed from http://www.oar.org.nz
Voted the best Community Group Show category at the Otago Access Radio Air Awards
November 2011.
Bookenz
Christchurch book advocates Ruth Todd and Morrin Rout's show is every Tuesday at midday.
Bookenz focuses on the latest and best books and writers on Plains FM (96.9FM) and is available as a
podcast afterwards from the Plains FM website: http://plainsfm.org.nz/podcasts
Let's Talk
Triangle TV, Auckland, weekly books, arts and social media show with Lindsey Dawson
7 pm Fridays, repeated 12.30pm Mondays
Also viewable online at those times at www.ecasttv.co.nz
Features weekly book reviews with Carole Beu, plus guest authors, word of the week, and intriguing
video clips about books/arts/online creativity. www/facebook.com/letstalknz
Death by Deadline
A list of all those important deadlines... found on our
new NZ Literary Calendar
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