2011 Manuscript Assessment Programme
The 2011 NZSA Manuscript Assessment Programme is now open for applications.
The Assessment Programme is aimed at new writers at an early stage of their career. It offers an opportunity for a writer to have a complete manuscript evaluated by an experienced assessor.
An assessment can assist an author improve the quality of their work, by providing constructive critiquing and suggestions for improvement. This can be enormously helpful for a writer when considering a new draft of their work.
A selection panel will choose 10 successful applicants and match them with an assessor who specialises in the genre in which the applicant writes. The programme is open to writers of poetry, fiction, short fiction, memoir and non-fiction.
For the first time, the 2011 programme will also involve 5 ‘mini-mentorships’ which will be offered to 5 of the successful writers. These short mentorships will begin in early October and will help to guide each writer in the reworking of their manuscript. Expressions of interest will be asked for in the application form.
Please note that there is a new deadline for the Assessment Programme: 30 May.
For an application form please contact the NZSA national office by emailing programmes@nzauthors.org.nz or visit our website.
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NZ Society of AuthorsThe NZ Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc) is the principal advocate for the professional interests of New Zealand's writers. Protecting basic rights to freedom of expression, working to improve income and conditions, promoting New Zealand writing and literary culture.
Branches: Northland, Auckland, Central Districts, Wellington, Top of the South, Canterbury and Otago/Southland.
We also run member only programmes such as our mentor programme,manuscript assessment programme and a manuscript appraisal service; administers awards and fellowships; provide advice on aspects of publishing including contracts. We help members negotiate fair contracts with publishers and also assist them in dealing with disputes such as non-payment of royalties etc. Check out our website for more information- www.authors.org.nz
