NZSA Nelson/Whakatū Roadshow

Take part in a day of keynote sessions, workshops, masterclasses and discussions for writers, plus a catered morning tea and lunch. The event is open to all with a wide range of affordable prices (including early bird prices) for students, NZSA members, non-members and those wishing to become members. Visit the event booking form for full list of prices and to book your day.

Plan Your Day

Review all the sessions being offered and plan to attend what interests you. Some sessions will have limited numbers so book early! Visit the event booking form for a full description of the events.

9 am – 9:30 am: Registration + morning tea/coffee on arrival

9:30 am – 10 am: Welcome plus Keynote Address by Paula Morris

10:05 am – 11 am: Workshop: Rajorshi Chakraborti, The Sniff of Something

11:05 am – 12 pm: Workshop: Editing 101 with Sue Copsey

12 pm – 12.45 pm: Lunch (a catered lunch is provided)

12:45pm – 2:40pm: Either Workshop or Masterclass

Workshop: Kerry Sunderland, Writing Real-Life (12:45 pm – 1:40 pm) and Workshop: Getting Noticed: Review your Pitch with Sue Copsey (1:45 pm – 2:40 pm)

Masterclass: The Structural Puzzle with Paula Morris (12:45 pm – 2:40 pm)

2:45 pm – 4:15 pm: SPA Girls – Self-publishing for Beginners – Trudi Jaye & Wendy Vella

Followed By:

4:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Networking drinks and nibbles

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: NZSA Top of the South Branch AGM

Save the Date for a Roadshow near you!
Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-Tara: 19 June
Napier/Ahuriri: 31 July
Auckland/Tāmaki-makau-rau: 18 September
Whangārei: 13 November

(Please note that Roadshows may be rescheduled if we have any significant changes in alert levels in the regions or nationally.)