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Coming EventsThe Top of the South Branch
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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 weekly newsletter, contact the Branch Editor
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Writers at Lunchtime
Writers at Lunchtime meetings take place on the first Wednesday of every month except January, starting at 11.30 am. There is a guest speaker at 12.30 pm, talking on a topic of general interest to writers.
The next Writers at Lunchtime meeting is on Wednesday 7 July, 11.30 am – 1.30 pm. The guest speaker at 12.30 pm is
Stella Chrysostomou, who will talking about being a bookseller in 2017.
As internet sales increase, authors are self-publishing and selling direct to market through e-platforms, when Amazon is intent on taking on the world as the go-to-place for books and in fact all retail – why would you open a bookshop? Stella Chrysostomou talks about VOLUME (the newest bookshop in the Top of the South) and her work in the wider book community as a board member of Booksellers NZ and the Book Awards Trust.
Stella has been a bookseller since 1990, starting out at Bennetts Bookshop in Wellington. She has worked for Unity Books, Blackmores Booksellers and Page & Blackmore, and currently is the co-owner with her partner, Thomas Koed, of VOLUME. She was the Programme Co-ordinator of the 2016 Nelson Readers & Writers, and Project Manager of NZ Bookshop Day 2016. She has co-ordinated numerous Children’s Book Festivals in Nelson and was involved in the Listener Women’s Book Festival in Wellington.
The venue for Writers at Lunchtime is The Prince Albert, 113 Nile Street, Nelson (car parking is accessed from Tasman Street). While the meetings are organised by the Top of the South branch of NZSA, everyone is welcome to attend. Come any time from 11.30 am, but be sure to be there at 12.30 for Stella's talk. Gold coin donation appreciated. For more information contact Chrissie on 03-546 9818.
The next Writers at Lunchtime meeting is on Wednesday 7 July, 11.30 am – 1.30 pm. The guest speaker at 12.30 pm is
Stella Chrysostomou, who will talking about being a bookseller in 2017.
As internet sales increase, authors are self-publishing and selling direct to market through e-platforms, when Amazon is intent on taking on the world as the go-to-place for books and in fact all retail – why would you open a bookshop? Stella Chrysostomou talks about VOLUME (the newest bookshop in the Top of the South) and her work in the wider book community as a board member of Booksellers NZ and the Book Awards Trust.
Stella has been a bookseller since 1990, starting out at Bennetts Bookshop in Wellington. She has worked for Unity Books, Blackmores Booksellers and Page & Blackmore, and currently is the co-owner with her partner, Thomas Koed, of VOLUME. She was the Programme Co-ordinator of the 2016 Nelson Readers & Writers, and Project Manager of NZ Bookshop Day 2016. She has co-ordinated numerous Children’s Book Festivals in Nelson and was involved in the Listener Women’s Book Festival in Wellington.
The venue for Writers at Lunchtime is The Prince Albert, 113 Nile Street, Nelson (car parking is accessed from Tasman Street). While the meetings are organised by the Top of the South branch of NZSA, everyone is welcome to attend. Come any time from 11.30 am, but be sure to be there at 12.30 for Stella's talk. Gold coin donation appreciated. For more information contact Chrissie on 03-546 9818.
Writers of Picton
Writers of Picton meet on the first Monday of the month. Their next meeting will be on Monday 3 July, 11 am at Picton Library (note earlier starting time). The writing exercise is 200 - 400 words on the topic 'Whispers'.
Everyone is welcome to listen or participate. BYO lunch if desired. If you are interested in coming along, contact Irene & Peter Thomas
03-973 0638 or Julie Kennedy 03-573 8281.
Everyone is welcome to listen or participate. BYO lunch if desired. If you are interested in coming along, contact Irene & Peter Thomas
03-973 0638 or Julie Kennedy 03-573 8281.
Marlborough Writers
Marlborough Writers meet on the third Tuesday of the month at Fairweathers, 36 Scott Street, Blenheim.
The next meeting will be on Tuesday 18 July at 5 pm. First there will be an exchange of information by those present, followed by readings of the members’ responses to a writing challenge, which is: 100 words on the Glen Campbell song title 'Gentle On My Mind'.
Visitors are always welcome to Marlborough Writers' meetings. For more information contact June Bowen on 03-577-9035, email junemoon@xtra.co.nz, or Sushi Stewart, email treehutcats@gmail.com
The next meeting will be on Tuesday 18 July at 5 pm. First there will be an exchange of information by those present, followed by readings of the members’ responses to a writing challenge, which is: 100 words on the Glen Campbell song title 'Gentle On My Mind'.
Visitors are always welcome to Marlborough Writers' meetings. For more information contact June Bowen on 03-577-9035, email junemoon@xtra.co.nz, or Sushi Stewart, email treehutcats@gmail.com
Picton Poets
Picton Poets meet next on Wednesday 19 July, 10.30 am at Picton Library. The writing exercise is a poem on the topic 'The/an empty chair', or anything you are working on.
The poets meet on the third Wednesday of the month, and welcome new members and visitors. For more information contact Mary Howan on 03-573 5973 or nadamary@xtra.co.nz
The poets meet on the third Wednesday of the month, and welcome new members and visitors. For more information contact Mary Howan on 03-573 5973 or nadamary@xtra.co.nz
Mapua Literary Festival Short Story Competition
The short story competition run in conjunction with the 2017 Mapua Community Library Literary Festival is open for entries until 31 July.
The short story competition is open to anyone over the age of 15 years and will be judged by Bridget Auchmuty. The entry fee is $10 per story. The theme is ‘Journeys’ and the word count is up to 1500 words. Prizes in the form of book vouchers from Nelson’s Volume Bookshop are: First, $100; Second $50. For full conditions of entry and an entry form, go to http://www.mapuacommunitylibrary.co.nz/ The results of the competition will be announced during the Mapua Literary Festival, which takes place between 15 – 17 September.
The short story competition is open to anyone over the age of 15 years and will be judged by Bridget Auchmuty. The entry fee is $10 per story. The theme is ‘Journeys’ and the word count is up to 1500 words. Prizes in the form of book vouchers from Nelson’s Volume Bookshop are: First, $100; Second $50. For full conditions of entry and an entry form, go to http://www.mapuacommunitylibrary.co.nz/ The results of the competition will be announced during the Mapua Literary Festival, which takes place between 15 – 17 September.
Romance Short Story Competition
Nelson Romance Writers announce their 2017 Romance Short Story Competition with the theme ‘A Holiday Romance’. There are three categories: published or self-published writers over the age of 18; non-published writers over the age of 18; senior students (years 11 – 13). Word count is 1200 words. The entry fee is $10 per story, or $20 if you wish to receive a written assessment of your story. You may submit more than one entry. Entries close on 1 September.
First prize in each category is a copy of Ripples, an anthology by Nelson Romance Writers, plus a big basket of romantic goodies. The supreme overall winner will be presented with a certificate plus one year’s membership of Romance Writers of NZ, including a subscription to Heart to Heart. The competition judge is Angela Bissell, a NZ romance writer published by Harlequin Mills & Boon.
For more information contact Annika Ohlson-Smith on nelsonromancewriters@xtra.co.nz. Download the entry form here
First prize in each category is a copy of Ripples, an anthology by Nelson Romance Writers, plus a big basket of romantic goodies. The supreme overall winner will be presented with a certificate plus one year’s membership of Romance Writers of NZ, including a subscription to Heart to Heart. The competition judge is Angela Bissell, a NZ romance writer published by Harlequin Mills & Boon.
For more information contact Annika Ohlson-Smith on nelsonromancewriters@xtra.co.nz. Download the entry form here
