​Radio Show

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​The Top Writers Radio Show consists of six programmes a year, going out fortnightly on Fresh FM. It began in 2016.

Each 25-minute programme features an interview with a local published writer, covering their influences, style, writing tips, future projects, and some music that has inspired or influenced them.

All shows can be downloaded from this website.  ​More ...

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Writers at Lunchtime

​​Writers at Lunchtime is one of our
most popular events. It is held on the first Wednesday of every month except January, 11.30 am - 1.30 pm. 

Arrive any time from 11.30 am. There is usually a guest speaker starting at 12.30 pm. Occasionally there will be an 'open mic' session, and there is always a special Christmas event. 

The venue is The Anchor Restaurant & Bar at Post Nelson. 

All welcome. Gold coin donation.

Check out what's happening at the next Writers at Lunchtime 

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​Short Story Competition

The Top of the South Branch of NZSA organises an annual national short story competition, now sponsored equally by the branch and by 
​Nelson booksellers Page and Blackmore.

Each year the competition is judged by a different, noted New Zealand writer.
All entrants receive written feedback on the stories submitted, and the three winning and seven highly-commended entries are published in an anthology.    
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