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This page provides information about events organised by the branch, by individual members, or of particular local interest. To have your event listed here, as well as in the newsletter, contact the Branch Editor
Writers at Lunchtime Back at New Venue
Writers at Lunchtime takes place in Nelson on the first Wednesday of each month (except January) from 11.30 am
to 1.30 pm. There is usually a guest speaker at 12.30 pm. The next meeting will be on Wednesday 7 October, when the guest speaker at 12.30 pm will be Colin Fisher, author of the 'Captain Stinky and Sailor Puss' series of books for children aged 3-8 years. They are amusing, educational with a nautical theme, a moral in each story and a quiz at the end. The books are beautifully illustrated by Erika Bentsen. Colin Fisher spent some time in the British Royal Navy, hence his interest in all things nautical. He later became the MD in a specialist hospitality company. After retirement, Colin emigrated to New Zealand. He has always enjoyed reading and telling stories to his grandchildren. Captain Stinky and Sailor Puss were a favourite, and so the adventures began. When not writing, Colin is tending the family vineyard and making wine. Find out more at: https://www.captainstinkyandsailorpuss.com/ The new venue for Writers at Lunchtime is The Anchor Restaurant & Bar, 62 Vickerman Street, Port Nelson. There is plenty of parking, both on Vickerman Street and on the marina side of the building. Come any time from 11.30 am, but be sure to be there at 12.30 pm for Colin's talk. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact Lucy on 021 146 5864. |
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'Life Sentence' Writing Group
‘Life Sentence’ is a writing group for those who want to write better, be inspired and be supported to publish. They meet on the first Thursday of the month at The Workshop in New Street, Nelson, 5.30 - 7pm. The next meeting will be on Thursday 1 October.
For more information contact Chris Stuart on 027 777 2556, or email chrisannstuart@gmail.com.
For more information contact Chris Stuart on 027 777 2556, or email chrisannstuart@gmail.com.
Golden Bay Writers Group
The Golden Bay Writers Group usually meet on the first Saturday of each month in the morning at the Wholemeal Café, 60 Commercial Street, Takaka. Meet up to connect, work on writing projects and share feedback in a supportive way.
The next meeting is on Saturday 3 October, 10 am – 12 noon. The theme for the writing prompt is ‘The Sea’. There are two writing periods, one brief to get started and one 40-50 minutes with feedback in a warm environment supportive of baby writing. A lovely and open group is forming. Come and join us! We are all writers.
Everyone is welcome to Golden Bay Writers Group meetings. For more information contact Jay Indik at jayindik@icloud.co
The next meeting is on Saturday 3 October, 10 am – 12 noon. The theme for the writing prompt is ‘The Sea’. There are two writing periods, one brief to get started and one 40-50 minutes with feedback in a warm environment supportive of baby writing. A lovely and open group is forming. Come and join us! We are all writers.
Everyone is welcome to Golden Bay Writers Group meetings. For more information contact Jay Indik at jayindik@icloud.co
Mawhera Writers (Greymouth)
Formerly West Coast Writers, this group welcomes writers of all genres to write together, get feedback on their work, and to discuss all things ‘writing’ in a respectful, encouraging environment. Don't worry about your level of experience – everyone is welcome! The group meets on the first Sunday of each month, 11 am – 1 pm, at CoRe (New Coaster’s Office), 38 Albert Street, Greymouth. Gold coin donation for venue appreciated. Their next meeting will be on Sunday 4 October. Contact Katrina Brown at kbtaiwan@gmail.com for more details and to go on the group mailing list. Follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mawherawriters/
to find and share writing-related updates and discussion relevant to the group.
to find and share writing-related updates and discussion relevant to the group.
Writers of Picton
Writers of Picton usually meet on the first Monday of the month (except January) at 1.30 pm in the upstairs meeting room at Picton Library.
The next meeting will be on Monday 5 October. The writing topic is ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ (200 – 400 words).
In addition members may like to write about another aspect of Covid-19 for inclusion in a proposed booklet, copies of which will be presented to the Picton museum on completion. A limit of 500 words for this one please. Articles are sought from the Picton and Waikawa communities and are open to all ages. The deadline for contributions is 12 October, and these should be emailed to brianhenstock5@gmail.com
For more information contact Irene Thomas at 03-573 5501 or pandi.goodhope@gmail.com
The next meeting will be on Monday 5 October. The writing topic is ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ (200 – 400 words).
In addition members may like to write about another aspect of Covid-19 for inclusion in a proposed booklet, copies of which will be presented to the Picton museum on completion. A limit of 500 words for this one please. Articles are sought from the Picton and Waikawa communities and are open to all ages. The deadline for contributions is 12 October, and these should be emailed to brianhenstock5@gmail.com
For more information contact Irene Thomas at 03-573 5501 or pandi.goodhope@gmail.com
Nelson Romance Writers
The Nelson branch of Romance Writers of NZ (RWNZ) usually meet on the second Saturday of every month. They meet at 2 pm at the National Party Office, corner of Waimea & Quarantine Roads, Nelson. Visitors are always welcome. If you are not an RWNZ member already, you are welcome to attend a meeting before deciding to join.
The next meeting will be on Saturday 10 October, 2 pm. Sally Astridge will give a mini-workshop on the difference between 'Show' and 'Tell'.
For more information contact Annika Ohlson-Smith at 03-548 5561, email amos46@xtra.co.nz
The next meeting will be on Saturday 10 October, 2 pm. Sally Astridge will give a mini-workshop on the difference between 'Show' and 'Tell'.
For more information contact Annika Ohlson-Smith at 03-548 5561, email amos46@xtra.co.nz
STEMWriters Group
STEMWriters is a small group with widely varying interests in writing, from short fiction to social commentary, social history and poetry. They meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 1 pm at the Elma Turner Library in Nelson. The next meetings will be on Tuesday 13 & 27 October.
For more information contact Alyson Baker at 03-546 0416 or alyson.baker@ncc.govt.nz
For more information contact Alyson Baker at 03-546 0416 or alyson.baker@ncc.govt.nz
Marlborough Writers
Marlborough Writers meet on the third Tuesday of the month in the Louvre Room at Fairweathers, 36 Scott Street, Blenheim. Visitors are always welcome. A gold coin donation is requested to cover website costs.
The next meeting will be on Tuesday 20 October at noon. The writing exercise is up to 200 words on the topic 'The secret' (carried over from the cancelled August & September meetings).
For more information contact Annette Rattray at annetterattray@hotmail.com, phone 03-573 6629 or 021 232 8040.
The next meeting will be on Tuesday 20 October at noon. The writing exercise is up to 200 words on the topic 'The secret' (carried over from the cancelled August & September meetings).
For more information contact Annette Rattray at annetterattray@hotmail.com, phone 03-573 6629 or 021 232 8040.
Richmond Writing Group
The Richmond Writing Group is for adults with an interest in writing – whether you’re just thinking about starting to write something, you’re a published author, or somewhere in between. The group meets on the third Tuesday of the month, 1 – 3 pm, in the Constance Barnicoat Room at Richmond Library. In the first hour there is an author talk, then from 2 pm everyone is welcome to join the Richmond Writing Group for an hour of discussion or creative writing exercises in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. It’s free to attend and anyone of any ability can come. Bring writing materials.
The next meeting is on Tuesday 20 October.
For more information contact Pania Walton, Promotions Assistant, Richmond Library at pania.walton@tasman.govt.nz
The next meeting is on Tuesday 20 October.
For more information contact Pania Walton, Promotions Assistant, Richmond Library at pania.walton@tasman.govt.nz
Nelson Arts Festival Literary Events
While the continuation of Covid-19 Alert Level 2 has led to the cancellation of some Nelson Arts Festival ticketed events in early October, shows scheduled over the Labour Weekend and beyond are proceeding as planned. This includes the full Pukapuka Talks literary programme. Tickets are on sale both on the website and on Eventfinda.
Tuesday 20 October, 7.30 pm
Nelson Live Poets, featuring guest poet Rachel McAlpine.
Venue: Red16, 19 New Street. Free/koha.
Thursday 22 October, 4 - 6 pm
Writing Funny, Writing Sad: Comedy writing masterclass with stand-up comedian and novelist Eamonn Marra.
Venue: Johnny Cash Room, G Block, NMIT. Free/koha.
Friday 23 October, 5.30 pm
Fleeing to Freedom: Behrouz Boochani and Golriz Ghahraman in conversation with journalist Anke Richter. Presented in association with NZSA PEN (NZ) and Multicultural Nelson Tasman.
Venue: Old St John’s, 320 Hardy Street. Pay what you can: $8 - $16.
Saturday 24 October, 11 am
Our People, Our Cultures, Our Languages: Join Resika Sapkota (a Nelson-based Bhutanese/Nepali refugee), Behrouz Boochani (Kurdish refugee and author of No Friend but the Mountains), Chinese NZ writer Rose Lu (author of All Who Live on Islands) and Olivia Hall (Director, Māori, NMIT) in conversation with Dana Wensley (NZSA PEN representative).
Venue: Suter Theatre, 208 Bridge Street. Tickets $16.
Saturday 24 October, 1.30 pm
Not just for laughs: Guided by local writer Ro Cambridge, Eamonn Marra and Lil O’Brien discuss the balance between comedy and tragedy in their debut books.
Venue: Suter Theatre, 208 Bridge Street. Tickets $16.
Saturday 24 October, 3.30 pm
Writing Young Adult Fiction: Multi-award winning author of fiction for young adults Mandy Hager, in conversation with local YA writers Rachael Craw, Brin Murray and Robyn Prokop.
Venue: Suter Theatre, 208 Bridge Street. Tickets $16.
Sunday 25 October, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm
NZSA Writing Workshop with Mandy Hager
Mandy Hager is a multi-award winning writer of fiction for young adults. In 2019 she was awarded the Margaret Mahy Medal for life-time achievement and a distinguished contribution to New Zealand’s literature for young people.
In this workshop, you will get the chance to learn more about and experiment with character, voice and story structure: Learn how to find your character’s unique voice, and how character, voice and theme are intrinsically intertwined. The workshop will include a mix of instruction and writing exercises.
Venue: Suter Gallery, Mina Arndt Education Room.
The workshop is held in association with NZSA. Tickets: NZSA members $25, non-members $45.
Sunday 25 October, 11 am
Miriam Lancewood talks with Kerry Sunderland about Wild at Heart, her gripping sequel to the international bestseller, Woman in the Wilderness.
Venue: Suter Theatre, 208 Bridge Street. Tickets $16.
Sunday 25 October, 1.30 pm
Historical Fiction: Christine Leunens and Alexandra Tidswell discuss how they work with both research and imagination when creating characters from the past. The session will be chaired by Kerry Sunderland.
Venue: Suter Theatre, 208 Bridge Street. Tickets $16.
Sunday 25 October, 3.30 pm
Our Grandfathers: Ian Trafford (Into the Unknown) and William Moloney (The Battle of Messines Road) have both written fascinating books based on their grandfathers’ WWI diaries.
Venue: Suter Theatre, 208 Bridge Street. Tickets $16.
Monday 26 October, 5 pm for 5.30 pm start
Annabel Langbein discusses her new memoir, Bella: My Life in Food, with Nicola Galloway.
Venue: Pic’s Peanut Butter World, 49 Saxton Road, Stoke. Tickets $39.
Tuesday 27 October, 7.30 pm
Escaping the Poem: Cliff Fell and John Newton perform parts of their hybrid works – Fells’ epic poem ‘101 Bows to Lawrence Ferlinghetti’ and Newton’s verse novel Escape Path Lighting.
Venue: Deville, 22 New Street. Koha entry.
Wednesday 28 October, 5.30 pm for 6 pm start
Celebrate the launch of the fourth issue of NMIT’s arts and literary journal, kiss me hardy.
Venue: Johnny Cash Room, G Block, NMIT. Koha entry.
After the readings, there will be a celebratory after-party at Kismet Cocktail & Whisky Bar, 151 Hardy Street.
For full details of events and to book tickets, go to: https://www.nelsonartsfestival.nz/events/category/writers/
Tuesday 20 October, 7.30 pm
Nelson Live Poets, featuring guest poet Rachel McAlpine.
Venue: Red16, 19 New Street. Free/koha.
Thursday 22 October, 4 - 6 pm
Writing Funny, Writing Sad: Comedy writing masterclass with stand-up comedian and novelist Eamonn Marra.
Venue: Johnny Cash Room, G Block, NMIT. Free/koha.
Friday 23 October, 5.30 pm
Fleeing to Freedom: Behrouz Boochani and Golriz Ghahraman in conversation with journalist Anke Richter. Presented in association with NZSA PEN (NZ) and Multicultural Nelson Tasman.
Venue: Old St John’s, 320 Hardy Street. Pay what you can: $8 - $16.
Saturday 24 October, 11 am
Our People, Our Cultures, Our Languages: Join Resika Sapkota (a Nelson-based Bhutanese/Nepali refugee), Behrouz Boochani (Kurdish refugee and author of No Friend but the Mountains), Chinese NZ writer Rose Lu (author of All Who Live on Islands) and Olivia Hall (Director, Māori, NMIT) in conversation with Dana Wensley (NZSA PEN representative).
Venue: Suter Theatre, 208 Bridge Street. Tickets $16.
Saturday 24 October, 1.30 pm
Not just for laughs: Guided by local writer Ro Cambridge, Eamonn Marra and Lil O’Brien discuss the balance between comedy and tragedy in their debut books.
Venue: Suter Theatre, 208 Bridge Street. Tickets $16.
Saturday 24 October, 3.30 pm
Writing Young Adult Fiction: Multi-award winning author of fiction for young adults Mandy Hager, in conversation with local YA writers Rachael Craw, Brin Murray and Robyn Prokop.
Venue: Suter Theatre, 208 Bridge Street. Tickets $16.
Sunday 25 October, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm
NZSA Writing Workshop with Mandy Hager
Mandy Hager is a multi-award winning writer of fiction for young adults. In 2019 she was awarded the Margaret Mahy Medal for life-time achievement and a distinguished contribution to New Zealand’s literature for young people.
In this workshop, you will get the chance to learn more about and experiment with character, voice and story structure: Learn how to find your character’s unique voice, and how character, voice and theme are intrinsically intertwined. The workshop will include a mix of instruction and writing exercises.
Venue: Suter Gallery, Mina Arndt Education Room.
The workshop is held in association with NZSA. Tickets: NZSA members $25, non-members $45.
Sunday 25 October, 11 am
Miriam Lancewood talks with Kerry Sunderland about Wild at Heart, her gripping sequel to the international bestseller, Woman in the Wilderness.
Venue: Suter Theatre, 208 Bridge Street. Tickets $16.
Sunday 25 October, 1.30 pm
Historical Fiction: Christine Leunens and Alexandra Tidswell discuss how they work with both research and imagination when creating characters from the past. The session will be chaired by Kerry Sunderland.
Venue: Suter Theatre, 208 Bridge Street. Tickets $16.
Sunday 25 October, 3.30 pm
Our Grandfathers: Ian Trafford (Into the Unknown) and William Moloney (The Battle of Messines Road) have both written fascinating books based on their grandfathers’ WWI diaries.
Venue: Suter Theatre, 208 Bridge Street. Tickets $16.
Monday 26 October, 5 pm for 5.30 pm start
Annabel Langbein discusses her new memoir, Bella: My Life in Food, with Nicola Galloway.
Venue: Pic’s Peanut Butter World, 49 Saxton Road, Stoke. Tickets $39.
Tuesday 27 October, 7.30 pm
Escaping the Poem: Cliff Fell and John Newton perform parts of their hybrid works – Fells’ epic poem ‘101 Bows to Lawrence Ferlinghetti’ and Newton’s verse novel Escape Path Lighting.
Venue: Deville, 22 New Street. Koha entry.
Wednesday 28 October, 5.30 pm for 6 pm start
Celebrate the launch of the fourth issue of NMIT’s arts and literary journal, kiss me hardy.
Venue: Johnny Cash Room, G Block, NMIT. Koha entry.
After the readings, there will be a celebratory after-party at Kismet Cocktail & Whisky Bar, 151 Hardy Street.
For full details of events and to book tickets, go to: https://www.nelsonartsfestival.nz/events/category/writers/