The City Library’s Versions writing project happens every year. If you are, or want to be, a published kaituhi (writer), this is for you.
Submissions close on the 30th of June 2026. (But we'll give you a little wiggle room if you ask nicely!)
We’ll publish a physical book as well as an ebook in October, as part of Local Readers and Authors Day.
This year we hope to record an audio version again, thanks to the good people at Manawatū People's Radio. Details to come.
Versions gives everyone the opportunity to see their work in print. Use the prompt to get started with writing a story, poem or play, or write a piece of music or create some visual art. The idea is to explore your creativity.
The 2026 prompt is “my shining sparkly worlds of colour”. Make of that what you will. You can use it extensively, or as a jumping off point, or go your own way completely.
Find more details, as well as the submission portal, on the Local Author Resources page.
