Local Author Resources
Hello writers! Here are all our best tips and resources for you.*
On this page you'll find:
- helpful resources to improve your craft
- suggestions on how to get your book in the City Library (and other public libraries)
- writer's groups and sessions you can join for support
*This page is a work in progress - check back regularly as we will continue to add to it!
Read these blog posts for more information:
- Does my self-published book fit in the Library's collection?
- How to ask the Library to buy your self-published book.
Write something for the Versions writing project!
The Library runs this each year. Send us your short story, poem, etc. and we'll publish it!
Interesting/Useful links
- NZSA tips for writers (on Kete Books)
- TFS Literary Agency and Manuscript Assessment Service (Chris and Barbara Else) Author advice page
- 'Save the Cat' beat sheet
- Maureen Crisp's website. Maureen is a NZ author who does an excellent regular roundup of links and resources. Some of which have been shamelessly borrowed here!
- SpecFicNZ (Speculative Fiction New Zealand) provide great resources and workshops
Do you have a question that isn't answered on this page?
Please get in touch and we'll do our best to help!
Email content@pncc.govt.nz.
