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Writing GroupsThe Top of the South Branch
of the New Zealand Society of Authors |
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 / TASMAN / MARLBOROUGH
Top of the South Film Production Society
This is a collective of passionate filmmakers from across the Nelson, Marlborough and Tasman region, pushing the boundaries of creativity in film. We encourage collaboration and networking with other filmmakers to produce great films, with an ever-growing online directory of cast and crew who have ‘on set’ experience of both short and feature films. Monthly film meetings are held in Nelson and Blenheim; Nelson on the second Tuesday of every month and Blenheim on the third Monday of every month. For more information see:
http://www.topofthesouth.org/
This is a collective of passionate filmmakers from across the Nelson, Marlborough and Tasman region, pushing the boundaries of creativity in film. We encourage collaboration and networking with other filmmakers to produce great films, with an ever-growing online directory of cast and crew who have ‘on set’ experience of both short and feature films. Monthly film meetings are held in Nelson and Blenheim; Nelson on the second Tuesday of every month and Blenheim on the third Monday of every month. For more information see:
http://www.topofthesouth.org/
NELSON / TASMAN
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
Life Sentence
‘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.
For more information contact Chris Stuart Tel: 027-777-2556,
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
Motueka Live Poets
Motueka Live Poets meet monthly on the third Wednesday at Armadillo’s Café (in the back room), 122 High Street, Motueka. Come and share your poetry at an open mic session, or just come to enjoy the talent! Sign up on the night to recite, read or sing your poems to a friendly crowd. The evening starts at 7 pm. Gold coin koha entry. For details of the next meeting, contact Maggie Brown Tel: 03-9298150 or 021-1280991
Nelson Live Poets
We meet monthly, generally on the third Tuesday, at the On Inn, in the basement beneath the Inn Between Backpackers, 335 Trafalgar Square, Nelson, on the east side of the cathedral. The programme starts at 7.30 pm, 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: Cat Woodward Tel: 021-033-5049
Richmond Writing Group
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 a guest speaker followed by discussion, with optional sharing of own writing and a creative writing activity in the second hour. Free entry, everyone welcome.
Contact: Pania Walton, Promotions Assistant, Richmond Library.
Romance Writers of NZ, Nelson Branch
New members always welcome. If you are not an RWNZ member already, you are welcome to attend a meeting before deciding to join. 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.
Contact: LaVerne Clark Tel: 03-546 4440
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 and fourth Tuesdays of each month, 1 – 3 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: Cat Woodward Tel: 021-033-5049
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
Life Sentence
‘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.
For more information contact Chris Stuart Tel: 027-777-2556,
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
Motueka Live Poets
Motueka Live Poets meet monthly on the third Wednesday at Armadillo’s Café (in the back room), 122 High Street, Motueka. Come and share your poetry at an open mic session, or just come to enjoy the talent! Sign up on the night to recite, read or sing your poems to a friendly crowd. The evening starts at 7 pm. Gold coin koha entry. For details of the next meeting, contact Maggie Brown Tel: 03-9298150 or 021-1280991
Nelson Live Poets
We meet monthly, generally on the third Tuesday, at the On Inn, in the basement beneath the Inn Between Backpackers, 335 Trafalgar Square, Nelson, on the east side of the cathedral. The programme starts at 7.30 pm, 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: Cat Woodward Tel: 021-033-5049
Richmond Writing Group
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 a guest speaker followed by discussion, with optional sharing of own writing and a creative writing activity in the second hour. Free entry, everyone welcome.
Contact: Pania Walton, Promotions Assistant, Richmond Library.
Romance Writers of NZ, Nelson Branch
New members always welcome. If you are not an RWNZ member already, you are welcome to attend a meeting before deciding to join. 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.
Contact: LaVerne Clark Tel: 03-546 4440
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 and fourth Tuesdays of each month, 1 – 3 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: Cat Woodward Tel: 021-033-5049
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 11.45 am at Fairweathers, 36 Scott Street, Blenheim.
Contact: Annette Rattray Tel: 03-573-6629
Picton Poets
This group meets on the fourth 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 1.30 - 3.30 pm. They meet in the upstairs room at Picton Library, and there is usually a writing challenge on a specified topic. Visitors and new members welcome. Contact: Irene & Peter Thomas Tel: 03-973-0638.
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 11.45 am at Fairweathers, 36 Scott Street, Blenheim.
Contact: Annette Rattray Tel: 03-573-6629
Picton Poets
This group meets on the fourth 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 1.30 - 3.30 pm. They meet in the upstairs room at Picton Library, and there is usually a writing challenge on a specified topic. Visitors and new members welcome. Contact: Irene & Peter Thomas Tel: 03-973-0638.
WEST COAST
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 and third Sundays of the month,
11 am – 1 pm, at the New Coaster's Office, 38 Albert Street, Greymouth. Gold coin donation for venue appreciated. Contact Katrina Brown at kbtaiwan@gmail.com for more details.
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 and third Sundays of the month,
11 am – 1 pm, at the New Coaster's Office, 38 Albert Street, Greymouth. Gold coin donation for venue appreciated. Contact Katrina Brown at kbtaiwan@gmail.com for more details.
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
Golden Bay Writers Group
The Golden Bay Writers Group meets on the first Friday of each month from 1.30 - 3 pm at the Dangerous Café (46 Commercial Street, Takaka) in summer and at the Wholemeal Café (60 Commercial Street, Takaka) in winter. We are an eclectic mix of writers who meet to connect, encourage each other and create interesting writing projects. We communicate through our Facebook group. For more information contact Charlotte Squire at charlottesquirecoms@gmail.com
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.
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
Golden Bay Writers Group
The Golden Bay Writers Group meets on the first Friday of each month from 1.30 - 3 pm at the Dangerous Café (46 Commercial Street, Takaka) in summer and at the Wholemeal Café (60 Commercial Street, Takaka) in winter. We are an eclectic mix of writers who meet to connect, encourage each other and create interesting writing projects. We communicate through our Facebook group. For more information contact Charlotte Squire at charlottesquirecoms@gmail.com
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.
Contact: Sue Clark (convenor) Tel: 03-524-8286