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NZ Writers College is proud to showcase one of its Novel Course graduates, Gareth Ward. Gareth’s debut novel, The
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As Bob Dylan so astutely and melodically highlighted in the 60’s, the times of change are upon us. With
From staying motivated, to why they write, here are some of our favourite quotes about writing – from famous writers.
“Every morning between 9 and 12 I go to my room and sit before a piece of paper. Many
Nothing says “versatile” as well as a writer whose resume can boast magazine and newspaper journalist, columnist, editor and novelist.
Artists are people who stand out. Boldly individual, their styles are memorable and recognisable. Here are five lessons, inspired by
“Every writer I know has trouble writing.” – Joseph Heller “Never, never, never, never give up.” – Winston Churchill One
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The three years I spent in high school gave me a taste of what it must be like to
A Dog’s Blog BY GINNY STONE Apart from writing books, which would make me famous and wealthy (they haven’t yet),
It wasn’t always writing that I loved. First there was the sensory world of writing: cracking the spine on
BY HEINRICH VAN DER WALT “You know, you should write this stuff down,” Anton said. We were sitting on
Technically, I shouldn’t even be here. Where? Here, among a sea of writers filled with talent who always knew they
Doing a writing course can shine more light on your writing strengths and weaknesses than a 100-watt reading lamp. DANIELLE
Driving around in the Jordanian desert, we cleaned the car’s air filter more often than we filled up with fuel.
BY NATALIE SWAIN Christmas morning. My brother has a secretive smirk on his face. “This one is from me,
By SARAH KELLEHER For me, writing used to move in cycles. First, the inspired phase. I’d put my laptop by
I’m standing on the side of a road. It’s an unremarkable road, but then, why would it be otherwise? Its
Q & A WITH AWARD-WINNING WRITERS
Rosemary Hepözden has three decades of editing, writing and teaching experience. She is the author of three nonfiction books, and
Mandy Speechly has worked as a copywriter in the advertising industry for over fifteen years for leading international advertising agencies
Successful journalist Sarah Lang may have started her working life sleeping in her mother’s garage, but she has quickly climbed
Helen Brain is the author of 30 books for children, an adult memoir and many short stories. In 1998
Alex Smith’s most recent novel ‘Devilskein & Dearlove’ is a YA Fantasy, described by the ‘Sunday Times’ as “a magical
Susan Williams has been the managing director of Prose & Comms – a communications company – for over a decade.
Paul Cleave – international bestselling New Zealand author – talks about his writing career and offers tips for new writers
When Lotta received her ‘Local Hero’ award in 2014, she celebrated it with lime and soda rather than bubbly. Lotta
He’s the son of New Zealand’s inaugural Poet Laureate and describes himself as a freelance writer and editor.
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After over a decade of judging thousands of short stories in our national writing competitions, our Writers’ College
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