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Writing GroupsThe Top of the South Branch
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LOOKING FOR A WRITING GROUP?Check out the local possibilities below, or visit the New Zealand Society of Authors website for groups operating in other areas of New Zealand.
Make contact with any of the groups listed below to see if they are accepting new members. Or start your own group and let us know about it so we can list it here! |
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NELSON
Boulder Writers
This group of writers based in the Nelson area is mainly focused on poetry, although fiction and non-fiction are also written. They meet on the fourth Saturday of the month to share and critique their work. Enquiries re membership vacancies can be made to Carol Ercolano Tel: 03-545-0162
Motueka Creative Writing Group
This group meets at 7.30 pm on the second Monday of each month in a member’s house, somewhere in the Motueka Tasman area. They choose a topic by consensus and the following month each member of the group contributes a short story of 500 – 800 words on that topic, which is read and critiqued. Occasionally they invite a guest author or publisher to speak or comment. At present they have 10 – 12 active members, and welcome other like-minded persons to come along and see if they like each other. Contact: Peter O’Halloran Tel: 03-540-2874 or Alison Condon Tel: 03-526-8500
Nelson Live Poets
We meet monthly, generally on the third Wednesday, at The Royal Hotel, corner of Collingwood & Bridge Streets, Nelson. Our programme is: meet at 6.30 pm for a 6.45 pm start, with live music from a local singer/ guitarist to put us in the mood; first open mic session; featured guest poet; second open mic session. Everyone is welcome to come along and perform poetry or music, or just to listen. Koha entry.
Contact: Deirdre Lusby Tel: 03-544-0191 or 027-6435123.
Romance Writers of NZ, Nelson Branch
New members always welcome. If you are not an RWNZ member already, you are welcome to join us for up to three meetings before deciding to become a member. At our meetings we catch up with and encourage each other’s work, do some writing exercises, critiquing, listen to invited speakers or sometimes watch romantic films together. Tea/coffee & cake is always offered for a gold coin. Meet on the second Saturday of every month at 2 pm at the National Party Office, corner of Waimea & Quarantine Roads, Nelson.
Convenor: Annika Ohlson-Smith Tel: 03-548-5561
STEMWriters
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 Tuesday of each month, 2 – 4 pm at the Elma Turner Library, Halifax Street, Nelson. Everyone is welcome.
Contact: Alyson Baker Tel: 03-546 0416
Writers at Lunchtime
This informal group meets on the first Wednesday of the month (except January) in the function room of The Prince Albert Hotel, 113 Nile Street, Nelson. Come any time between 11.30 am and 1.30 pm. There is usually a guest speaker at 12.30 pm, but the purpose of the group is primarily social and visitors are welcome. Gold coin donation. See here for details of the latest meeting.
Contact: Chrissie Ward Tel: 03-546-9818
This group of writers based in the Nelson area is mainly focused on poetry, although fiction and non-fiction are also written. They meet on the fourth Saturday of the month to share and critique their work. Enquiries re membership vacancies can be made to Carol Ercolano Tel: 03-545-0162
Motueka Creative Writing Group
This group meets at 7.30 pm on the second Monday of each month in a member’s house, somewhere in the Motueka Tasman area. They choose a topic by consensus and the following month each member of the group contributes a short story of 500 – 800 words on that topic, which is read and critiqued. Occasionally they invite a guest author or publisher to speak or comment. At present they have 10 – 12 active members, and welcome other like-minded persons to come along and see if they like each other. Contact: Peter O’Halloran Tel: 03-540-2874 or Alison Condon Tel: 03-526-8500
Nelson Live Poets
We meet monthly, generally on the third Wednesday, at The Royal Hotel, corner of Collingwood & Bridge Streets, Nelson. Our programme is: meet at 6.30 pm for a 6.45 pm start, with live music from a local singer/ guitarist to put us in the mood; first open mic session; featured guest poet; second open mic session. Everyone is welcome to come along and perform poetry or music, or just to listen. Koha entry.
Contact: Deirdre Lusby Tel: 03-544-0191 or 027-6435123.
Romance Writers of NZ, Nelson Branch
New members always welcome. If you are not an RWNZ member already, you are welcome to join us for up to three meetings before deciding to become a member. At our meetings we catch up with and encourage each other’s work, do some writing exercises, critiquing, listen to invited speakers or sometimes watch romantic films together. Tea/coffee & cake is always offered for a gold coin. Meet on the second Saturday of every month at 2 pm at the National Party Office, corner of Waimea & Quarantine Roads, Nelson.
Convenor: Annika Ohlson-Smith Tel: 03-548-5561
STEMWriters
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 Tuesday of each month, 2 – 4 pm at the Elma Turner Library, Halifax Street, Nelson. Everyone is welcome.
Contact: Alyson Baker Tel: 03-546 0416
Writers at Lunchtime
This informal group meets on the first Wednesday of the month (except January) in the function room of The Prince Albert Hotel, 113 Nile Street, Nelson. Come any time between 11.30 am and 1.30 pm. There is usually a guest speaker at 12.30 pm, but the purpose of the group is primarily social and visitors are welcome. Gold coin donation. See here for details of the latest meeting.
Contact: Chrissie Ward Tel: 03-546-9818
MARLBOROUGH
Marlborough Writers’ Group
This group meets every third Tuesday of the month. Activities include a short writing challenge, a guest speaker, or work on a chosen aspect of writing. They meet at 5 pm at Fairweathers, 36 Scott Street, Blenheim.
Contact: June Bowen Tel: 03-577-9035
Picton Poets
This group meets on the third Wednesday of the month (not January) at 10.30 am at Picton Library. They share their own original poems in a friendly, constructive atmosphere. New members welcome.
Contact: Mary Howan Tel: 03-573-5973
Writers of Picton
Meet on the first Monday of the month (not January) from 11.30 am - 1.30 pm. They are currently meeting at Picton Library, but the venue can change, so if you wish to come along please contact one of the following first: Irene & Peter Thomas Tel: 03-973-0638, or Julie Kennedy Tel: 03-573-8281. New members welcome.
This group meets every third Tuesday of the month. Activities include a short writing challenge, a guest speaker, or work on a chosen aspect of writing. They meet at 5 pm at Fairweathers, 36 Scott Street, Blenheim.
Contact: June Bowen Tel: 03-577-9035
Picton Poets
This group meets on the third Wednesday of the month (not January) at 10.30 am at Picton Library. They share their own original poems in a friendly, constructive atmosphere. New members welcome.
Contact: Mary Howan Tel: 03-573-5973
Writers of Picton
Meet on the first Monday of the month (not January) from 11.30 am - 1.30 pm. They are currently meeting at Picton Library, but the venue can change, so if you wish to come along please contact one of the following first: Irene & Peter Thomas Tel: 03-973-0638, or Julie Kennedy Tel: 03-573-8281. New members welcome.
GOLDEN BAY
Golden Bay Live Poets' Society
Meetings are held in the famous Mussel Inn, Takaka, usually on the third Thursday of each month. Local (and occasionally international) musicians/singer-songwriters feature in a slot before the open mic begins, and a guest poet often complements the open mic. Everyone is welcome. Check www.musselinn.co.nz for details.
Contact: Rose Michel von Dreger
Writers' Group of Golden Bay
Our focus is to review each other's work and to discuss issues arising. We usually meet monthly in members' homes. New members are welcome.
Contact: Sue Clark (convenor) Tel: 03-524-8286
Meetings are held in the famous Mussel Inn, Takaka, usually on the third Thursday of each month. Local (and occasionally international) musicians/singer-songwriters feature in a slot before the open mic begins, and a guest poet often complements the open mic. Everyone is welcome. Check www.musselinn.co.nz for details.
Contact: Rose Michel von Dreger
Writers' Group of Golden Bay
Our focus is to review each other's work and to discuss issues arising. We usually meet monthly in members' homes. New members are welcome.
Contact: Sue Clark (convenor) Tel: 03-524-8286
