The City Library’s Versions writing project returns for a sixth year! If you are, or want to be, a published kaituhi (writer), this is for you.
Versions Tuaono will collect community creativity, giving anyone an 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.
This year’s prompt is “kāinga/home”. Make of that what you will. You can use it extensively, or as a jumping off point, or go your own way completely.
How to format your submission:
- - As a .doc, .docx or .rtf file
- - Name and contact details at the top of the manuscript.
- - Double spacing, with paragraphs indented and no space between paragraphs.
- - Italics as Italics and bold as bold.
See here for a good formal overview: https://www.shunn.net/format/classic/
When submitting, please include a brief biography of around 50 words.
Just one submission per person, please. Versions continues to grow each year, so we need to make sure there's room for everyone.
Submissions open on the 1st of March 2025, and the deadline is 31st of July 2025. We’ll publish a physical book as well as an ebook in October. We’re planning on running a couple of workshops to help you along the way – keep an eye on our What’s On page.
The submission form can be found on the Local Author Resources page once submissions are open.
If you have questions, email content@pncc.govt.nz.
Let your creative muse soar!
You can see previous editions of Versions on the City Library catalogue here.
