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SUMMARY:Sunday Focus September 2023
DESCRIPTION:Creating Convincing Characters | Anne Cleary\nWhat makes a well-rounded\, believable character who your readers will love to love (or to hate!)? Come along and hear some tips\, tricks\, and techniques to make your characters pop off the page. \nAnne writes novels and short stories and is keenly interested in the intricacies of human character and what makes people tick. She has won numerous competitions and features in magazines and anthologies\, including Mindfood\, Seven Deadly Sins\, Guilty Pleasures and The Four Seasons Project. \nIn 2017\, Anne won the Franklin Writers’ National Short Story Competition\, and in 2021 came second as well as Highly Commended. She was awarded second place in the 2022 Short Stories Unlimited (Australian) competition and Highly Commended in the 2022 Graeme Lay Short Story Comp. \nA committee member of Tauranga Writers\, Anne also compiles the weekly newsletter Writing Matters. \nSunday\, 17th September 2023\, 2:00-4:00 pm\nGreerton Library \n$15 ($10 for Tauranga Writers members) \nCash only please\, as EFTPOS is not available at these meetings. \nFor information about Tauranga Writers see our website\, join our Facebook page\, or contact taurangawritersnz@gmail.com.\nSunday Focus Sessions are usually held every third Sunday (except for this one in October) in the Heremanuhiri Room at Greerton Library from 2-4pm.\nWork in Progress meetings are held on the first Thursday at the Wesley Methodist Church on 13th Avenue from 7-9pm.
URL:https://taurangawriters.org.nz/event/sunday-focus-september-2023/
LOCATION:Greerton Library\, 139 Greerton Road\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Sunday Focus
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SUMMARY:Sunday Focus May 2023
DESCRIPTION:Thematic Storytelling | Threads of the Crazy Quilt\nA Thematic Framework helps a writer develop the kinds of questions that allow for the creation of a larger picture or a more focused and interesting story. Learn about using a Thematic Framework to consider how our Natural\, Cultural and Built heritage links to People\, Places and Events\, enabling us to tell stories rich in detail. \nDebbie McCauley (Tangata Tiriti) is an indie publisher who enjoys being part of the entire creative process\, from conception\, research\, writing and editing\, to organising the translation of her work and overseeing illustration\, book design\, printing\, marketing and distribution. \nBring a pen or pencil so if something sparks your memory you can write it down on a provided worksheet. \nSunday 21st May 2023\, 2:00-4:00 pm\nGreerton Library\n$10 ($5 for Tauranga Writers members) \nCash only please as EFTPOS is not available at these meetings \nFor information about Tauranga Writers see our website\, join our Facebook page\, or contact taurangawritersnz@gmail.com.\nSunday Focus Sessions are usually held every third Sunday (except for this one in October) in the Heremanuhiri Room at Greerton Library from 2-4pm.\nWork in Progress meetings are held on the first Thursday at the Wesley Methodist Church on 13th Avenue from 7-9pm.
URL:https://taurangawriters.org.nz/event/sunday-focus-may-2023/
LOCATION:Greerton Library\, 139 Greerton Road\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Sunday Focus
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SUMMARY:Sunday Focus April 2023
DESCRIPTION:Planning a Writing Project\nPlanning a Writing Project  \nWhether you think you can or can’t\, you are right. (Henry Ford) \nUnderstand your writing journey. Get inspired. Get focused. Get it done! \nFrom ground zero through to successfully publishing five books in four years\, Rachel has got it done. \nWherever you are in your writing journey\, come along for support and encouragement. \nSunday 16th April 2023\, 2:00-4:00 pm  \nCash only please as EFTPOS is not available at these meetings \nFor information about Tauranga Writers see our website\, join our Facebook page\, or contact taurangawritersnz@gmail.com.\nSunday Focus Sessions are usually held every third Sunday (except for this one in October) in the Heremanuhiri Room at Greerton Library from 2-4pm.\nWork in Progress meetings are held on the first Thursday at the Wesley Methodist Church on 13th Avenue from 7-9pm.
URL:https://taurangawriters.org.nz/event/sunday-focus-april-2023/
LOCATION:Greerton Library\, 139 Greerton Road\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Sunday Focus
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SUMMARY:Sunday Focus March 2023
DESCRIPTION:An Afternoon with Katherine Mansfield\nThis year marks the centenary of Katherine Mansfield’s death (14 October 1888 – 9 January 1923) \nCome along to Greerton Library this Sunday to hear award-winning author Carol Garden talk about the life and work of Katherine Mansfield. Carol will explore the woman behind the legend\, her love-hate relationship with New Zealand and the enduring legacy of her writing. \nCash only please as EFTPOS is not available at these meetings \nFor information about Tauranga Writers see our website\, join our Facebook page\, or contact taurangawritersnz@gmail.com.\nSunday Focus Sessions are usually held every third Sunday (except for this one in October) in the Heremanuhiri Room at Greerton Library from 2-4pm.\nWork in Progress meetings are held on the first Thursday at the Wesley Methodist Church on 13th Avenue from 7-9pm.
URL:https://taurangawriters.org.nz/event/sunday-focus-march-2023/
LOCATION:Greerton Library\, 139 Greerton Road\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Sunday Focus
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SUMMARY:Sunday Focus October
DESCRIPTION:Creative Conversations: 'Diversity—Differently Normal'\n \nCreative Conversations \n3rd of 3 Panel Series \nFour writers from diverse sections of our society share experiences of writing about themselves and their communities.\nWhat obstacles have they encountered and has their narrative been a tool in breaking down divisions in society? \nSunday 30th October 2022\, 2:00-4:00pm\nGreerton Library\, 139 Greerton Road\, Gate Pa\n$10 ($5 for Tauranga Writers members) \nAs the library closes at 1:30 pm\, ENTRY is through the SIDE door across from the parking area.  \nBooks will be available for purchase\, and afternoon tea supplied \nCash only please as EFTPOS is not available at these meetings \nFor information about Tauranga Writers see our website\, join our Facebook page\, or contact taurangawritersnz@gmail.com.\nSunday Focus Sessions are usually held every third Sunday (except for this one in October) in the Heremanuhiri Room at Greerton Library from 2-4pm.\nWork in Progress meetings are held on the first Thursday at the Wesley Methodist Church on 13th Avenue from 7-9pm.
URL:https://taurangawriters.org.nz/event/sunday-focus-october-2/
LOCATION:Greerton Library\, 139 Greerton Road\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Sunday Focus
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220918T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220918T160000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Focus September
DESCRIPTION:Piper Mejia - Metaphors in Urban Fantasy\nThis session explores the role monsters play in modern urban fantasy as a reflection of modern thinking of inclusion\, diversity\, and equity. Monsters are a metaphor for the human condition: vampires are our quest for immortality\, zombies are our rejection of a meaningless life and werewolves are our internal struggle of good vs evil. \nRight from the beginning authors have used monsters to hold up a mirror to the worst of human behaviour; our lack of compassion\, empathy\, and unwillingness to take responsibility for our actions. Yet\, modern writers have changed the narrative point of view\, and given monsters a voice of their own to explore their humanity. \nPiper’s short fiction has appeared in a range of publications and a collection of her short stories\, The Better Sister\, was published in July 2020. Her YA novel The Dispossessed was published in 2021. \nSunday 21st August 2022\, 2:00-4:00pm\nGreerton Library\n$10 ($5 for Tauranga Writers members)\nCash only please as EFTPOS is not available at these meetings \nFor information about Tauranga Writers see our website\, join our Facebook page\, or contact taurangawritersnz@gmail.com. Sunday Focus Sessions are held every third Sunday in the Heremanuhiri Room at Greerton Library from 2-4pm. Work in Progress meetings are held on the first Thursday at the Wesley Methodist Church on 13th Avenue from 7-9pm.
URL:https://taurangawriters.org.nz/event/sunday-focus-september-2/
LOCATION:Greerton Library\, 139 Greerton Road\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Sunday Focus
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SUMMARY:Sunday Focus August
DESCRIPTION:Seeing the World Through Our Characters’ Eyes\nSharon will be exploring point-of-view\, and all the techniques to make our readers see from inside our characters’ heads. This includes show not tell\, filtering\, action beats and dialogue\, head-hopping\, internal thought/dialogue\, and more. \nA multi-award nominated author of YA fantasy fiction books\, and President of Tauranga Writers\, Sharon needs little introduction. \nAlways an avid reader\, she came to realise she had a story that needed telling\, and Medar\, Tyrelia\, Golden City\, Realm Trilogy — came into being. \nSunday 21st August 2022\, 2:00-4:00pm\nGreerton Library\n$10 ($5 for Tauranga Writers members)\nCash only please as EFTPOS is not available at these meetings \nFor information about Tauranga Writers see our website\, join our Facebook page\, or contact taurangawritersnz@gmail.com. Sunday Focus Sessions are held every third Sunday in the Heremanuhiri Room at Greerton Library from 2-4pm. Work in Progress meetings are held on the first Thursday at the Wesley Methodist Church on 13th Avenue from 7-9pm.
URL:https://taurangawriters.org.nz/event/sunday-focus-august-22/
LOCATION:The Village Cinema\, The Village Cinema\, Historic Village\, 17th Avenue\, Tauranga\, 3112
CATEGORIES:Sunday Focus
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SUMMARY:Sunday Focus July
DESCRIPTION:Creative Conversations Panel Discussion\nCREATIVE CONVERSATIONS \n2nd of 3 PANEL SERIES \n‘Sharing Stories – Spreading the Word’ \nCome along and hear how books find their readers. We’ve lined up a bookseller\, a publisher\,\na self-published author\, and a book buyer for libraries to share their insights. \nBring your own refreshments for this one as we won’t have time for a tea break. \nSunday 24 July 2022\, 2:00-4:00pm \nThe Village Cinema (in the Historic Village)\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga \n$10 ($5 for Tauranga Writers members) \nCash only please as EFTPOS is not available at these meetings \nWith thanks to Creative BOP for supporting this event.
URL:https://taurangawriters.org.nz/event/sunday-focus-july-24/
LOCATION:The Village Cinema\, The Village Cinema\, Historic Village\, 17th Avenue\, Tauranga\, 3112
CATEGORIES:Sunday Focus
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220619T160000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Focus June
DESCRIPTION:How to Write a Winning Memoir with Bestselling Author and Lecturer John Wareham\nA presentation of hard-won\, inside secrets by bestselling writer and lecturer John Wareham. He will share how to apply his nifty\, five-step formula to create an engaging memoir that readers will delight in remembering you by.\nJohn ‘s memoir ‘Exposed\, a Schooldays Memoir’ was featured at an Auckland Writers Festival and characterised by New York literary professor Charles DeFanti as a Kiwi ‘Catcher in the Rye’. The New York Times said\, ‘John possesses the cool\, clear eyes of a seeker of wisdom and truth.’\nHis non-fiction\, fiction and poetry have been published by Scribner\, Harpers\, MacMillan and Welcome Rain.\nJohn has a beguiling way with words— Intrigued?\nJoin other Tauranga Writers for a great afternoon of listening and learning. \nSunday 19th June 2022\, 2:00-4:00pm \nGreerton Library \n$10 ($5 for Tauranga Writers members) \nBooks will be available for purchase\, and afternoon tea supplied \nCash only please as EFTPOS is not available at these meetings
URL:https://taurangawriters.org.nz/event/sunday-focus-june-19/
LOCATION:The Village Cinema\, The Village Cinema\, Historic Village\, 17th Avenue\, Tauranga\, 3112
CATEGORIES:Sunday Focus
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220515T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220515T160000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Focus May
DESCRIPTION:Creative Conversations Panel Discussion: To Navigate our Future we Must First Understand our Past\nDon’t miss our first panel discussion in our Creative Conversations series. \nTo navigate our future\, we must first understand our past. \nThis is an invitation to hear how four Bay of Plenty writers and storytellers make history come alive. \nAnd whose books and oral presentations make history relevant. \nFind out how they weave their magic in fiction\, non-fiction\, and oral storytelling. \n  \n  \nSunday 15 May 2022\, 2:00-4:00pm  \n Greerton Library \n$10 ($5 for Tauranga Writers members) \nThe authors may bring their books for purchase \nCash only please as EFTPOS is not available at these meetings \n  \n  \nMany thanks to Creative BOP for supporting this event.
URL:https://taurangawriters.org.nz/event/sunday-focus-april-2/
LOCATION:The Village Cinema\, The Village Cinema\, Historic Village\, 17th Avenue\, Tauranga\, 3112
CATEGORIES:Sunday Focus
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220424T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220424T160000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Focus April
DESCRIPTION:POETRY BOOT CAMP\nJenny is a word wizard with a magic spell for writers: ”No hocus pocus. Simply focus”.\nFocus on the idea. Focus on the observation. Focus on the emotion. Focus on the words.\nThough Jenny doesn’t shirk the serious\, it’s the sheer fun of playing with words that she likes best – if you’re not having fun\, you’re not doing it right. \nDon’t miss this opportunity \nBring a pen and paper.\nAnd a poem of your own if you wish for critique\nPlease note: this session will be held 24th April as the 17th is Easter weekend) \nSunday 24 April 2022\, 2:00-4:00pm \nGreerton Library \n$10 ($5 for Tauranga Writers members) \nCash only please as EFTPOS is not available at these meetings
URL:https://taurangawriters.org.nz/event/sunday-focus-april/
LOCATION:The Village Cinema\, The Village Cinema\, Historic Village\, 17th Avenue\, Tauranga\, 3112
CATEGORIES:Sunday Focus
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220320T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220320T160000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Focus March
DESCRIPTION:Jack Remiel Cottrell: A Journey into Flash Fiction\nJack is a writer of flash fiction and micro-fiction. He credits these with keeping him sane through trying times and fighting with Facebook’s ad manager. Jack has been published in numerous anthologies and online magazines\, and his novella-in-flash ‘Latter Day Saints’ was published in 2018 by Ad Hoc Press. His flash fiction collection was awarded the Wallace Prize for Best Manuscript in the University of Auckland Master of Creative Writing class of 2020. \nAs a rugby referee\, Jack knows how to pack a lot into a small space\, whether a story or an extremely organised sports bag. ‘Fiercely intelligent\, poignant and endlessly surprising’ is some of the feedback for his latest book Ten Acceptable Acts of Arson. \n   \nIn this insightful session\, Jack will introduce us to the key elements of successful flash fiction with a series of exercises. \nThis will be an online meeting. Please email us for the link to join the meeting.
URL:https://taurangawriters.org.nz/event/sunday-focus-march/
LOCATION:Virtual event\, online via Microsoft Teams\, Tauranga\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Sunday Focus
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220220T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220220T160000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Focus February
DESCRIPTION:Jacqui Greaves: An Approach to Short Story Writing\nA guided session to get you underway with your story idea. \nHomework to bring on the day\nJot down a story idea\, just two sentences. Don’t overthink it. Note it down\, then put it aside. Don’t bring a well-developed idea or half written story! \nJacqui is a writer of erotica\, fantasy\, science fiction and historical fiction and loves mixing the genres together in weird and wonderful ways. Her foray into the world of fiction writing is a passion that has given her an outlet for her wacky imagination. Jacqui has published a novel\, two novellas\, several short stories\, and numerous scientific papers. Her life has been a rich and fantastic adventure; to amazing places\, meeting wonderful people and doing incredible things. Info on Jacqui’s books can be found on www.jacquigreaves-author.com
URL:https://taurangawriters.org.nz/event/sunday-focus-feb22/
LOCATION:Virtual event\, online via Microsoft Teams\, Tauranga\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Sunday Focus
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211121T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211121T160000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Focus November
DESCRIPTION:By Design: A Creative Journey Lynne Hansen in conversation with Lee Murray\nLynne Hansen is a horror artist who specializes in book covers. She loves creating art that tells a story and that helps connect publishers\, authors\, and readers. Her art has appeared on the cover of the legendary Weird Tales Magazine\, and her clients include Cemetery Dance Publications\, Thunderstorm Books and Raw Dog Screaming Press. She has illustrated works by New York Times bestselling authors including Jonathan Maberry\, George Romero\, and Christopher Golden. Her art has been commissioned and collected throughout the United States and overseas. For more information\, visit LynneHansenArt.com.
URL:https://taurangawriters.org.nz/event/november-sunday-focus/
LOCATION:Virtual event\, online via Microsoft Teams\, Tauranga\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Sunday Focus
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211017T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T131550
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SUMMARY:Sunday Focus October
DESCRIPTION:Dee Collins – Editor of focus magazine says:\nAs the editor of focus magazine\, I’ve received hundreds of press releases\, requests for me to interview people\, feature a product\, run an article\, etc. The majority of these I ignore or send a quick ‘thanks\, but no thanks’ response. Would you like to know what editors are looking for and how to have more success getting into the media? \nI’ll share my top tips with you online via Tauranga Writers Sunday Focus \nThis month’s session will be online. Please email Taurangawritersnz@gmail.com if you’d like to receive further information and a link to the meeting. \nSessions involve a practical component and Q&A. \nEvery third Sunday 2-4pm \nThank you to our expert presenters who have generously offered their time and expertise.
URL:https://taurangawriters.org.nz/event/sunday-focus-october/
LOCATION:Virtual event\, online via Microsoft Teams\, Tauranga\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Sunday Focus
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Writers":MAILTO:taurangawritersnz@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210919T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T131550
CREATED:20210524T044148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T044148Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Focus September
DESCRIPTION:General public $10;\nTauranga Writers financial members $5. \nSessions involve a practical component and Q&A. \nEvery third Sunday 2-4pm @ Greerton Library \nThank you to our expert presenters who have generously offered their time and expertise.
URL:https://taurangawriters.org.nz/event/sunday-focus-september/
LOCATION:The Village Cinema\, The Village Cinema\, Historic Village\, 17th Avenue\, Tauranga\, 3112
CATEGORIES:Sunday Focus
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Writers":MAILTO:taurangawritersnz@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210828T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210828T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T131550
CREATED:20210725T015758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210725T015758Z
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SUMMARY:SET FREE THE POET IN YOU!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://taurangawriters.org.nz/event/set-free-the-poet-in-you/
LOCATION:Craniums\, 28 Grey St\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Writers":MAILTO:taurangawritersnz@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210827T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210827T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T131550
CREATED:20210725T012951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210725T012951Z
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SUMMARY:LINES & LYRICS
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://taurangawriters.org.nz/event/lines-lyrics/
LOCATION:Mauao Performing Arts Centre\, 11 Totara Street\, Mount Maunganui\, Bay of Plenty 3116\, Tauranga
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Writers":MAILTO:taurangawritersnz@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210815T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210815T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T131550
CREATED:20210513T210924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T210924Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Focus August
DESCRIPTION:General public $10;Tauranga Writers financial members $5. \nSessions involve a practical component and Q&A. \nEvery third Sunday 2-4pm @ Greerton Library \nThank you to our expert presenters who have generously offered their time and expertise.
URL:https://taurangawriters.org.nz/event/sunday-focus-august/
LOCATION:The Village Cinema\, The Village Cinema\, Historic Village\, 17th Avenue\, Tauranga\, 3112
CATEGORIES:Sunday Focus
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Writers":MAILTO:taurangawritersnz@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210805T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210805T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T131550
CREATED:20210513T213139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T213139Z
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SUMMARY:MONTHLY WORK-IN-PROGRESS
DESCRIPTION:Come along and check us out. You can attend a couple of sessions before committing to joining. \nEvery first Thursday 7-9pm
URL:https://taurangawriters.org.nz/event/monthly-work-in-progress-aug/
LOCATION:Wesley Community Centre\, 100 Thirteenth Avenue\, Tauranga\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Monthly WIP
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Writers":MAILTO:taurangawritersnz@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210718T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210718T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T131550
CREATED:20210513T210753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T061134Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Focus July - A touch of emotion
DESCRIPTION:Author Jacqui Greaves writes Erotica\, Fantasy\, Science Fiction and Science Fantasy\, and loves nothing more than mixing genres in weird and wonderful ways. In this workshop\, she presents techniques and strategies for lending depth to our characters\, and adding emotion\, passion\, and pace to our fiction. \nGeneral public $10;\nTauranga Writers financial members $5. \nSessions involve a practical component and Q&A. \nEvery third Sunday 2-4pm @ Greerton Library \nThank you to our expert presenters who have generously offered their time and expertise.
URL:https://taurangawriters.org.nz/event/sunday-focus-july/
LOCATION:The Village Cinema\, The Village Cinema\, Historic Village\, 17th Avenue\, Tauranga\, 3112
CATEGORIES:Sunday Focus
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Writers":MAILTO:taurangawritersnz@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210701T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210701T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T131550
CREATED:20210513T213040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T213040Z
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SUMMARY:MONTHLY WORK-IN-PROGRESS
DESCRIPTION:Come along and check us out. You can attend a couple of sessions before committing to joining. \nEvery first Thursday 7-9pm
URL:https://taurangawriters.org.nz/event/monthly-work-in-progress-july/
LOCATION:Wesley Community Centre\, 100 Thirteenth Avenue\, Tauranga\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Monthly WIP
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Writers":MAILTO:taurangawritersnz@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210626T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210626T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T131550
CREATED:20210610T192603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210613T015323Z
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: Mandy and the Moonballs by Gillian Cook
DESCRIPTION:Gillian Cook is excited to share her book Mandy and the Moonballs with us at\nTauranga Library. Mandy\, the doll\, popped up in an op shop one day and\ncompelled Gillian to take her home; to help her finish her story about\na magical cicada that takes Mandy on a moonlit adventure. Along the way\,\nMandy learns how to turn a heavy heart into a happy one.\nCome along to Tauranga Library and share in a reading\, some fun\nactivities\, a chance to win a free book\, and a cupcake or two.\nPlease let us know you’re coming along by registering at:\nwww.library.tauranga.govt.nz
URL:https://taurangawriters.org.nz/event/book-launch-mandy-and-the-moonballs-by-gillian-cook/
LOCATION:Tauranga Library\, 91 Willow St\, Tauranga
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210620T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T131550
CREATED:20210428T031947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T221408Z
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SUMMARY:Worldbuilding: a panel discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join our expert panel of speculative writers as they discuss how they create plausible engaging worlds for readers of all ages. Moderated by SpecFicNZ president Grace Bridges\, with panelists\, Karen Cossey\, Sharon Manssen\, and Jean Gilbert. \nGeneral public $10;\nTauranga Writers financial members $5. \nSessions involve a practical component and Q&A. \nEvery third Sunday 2-4pm @ Greerton Library
URL:https://taurangawriters.org.nz/event/worldbuilding-a-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:The Village Cinema\, The Village Cinema\, Historic Village\, 17th Avenue\, Tauranga\, 3112
CATEGORIES:Sunday Focus
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Writers":MAILTO:taurangawritersnz@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210603T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210603T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T131550
CREATED:20210513T212929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T212929Z
UID:2124-1622746800-1622754000@taurangawriters.org.nz
SUMMARY:MONTHLY WORK-IN-PROGRESS
DESCRIPTION:Come along and check us out. You can attend a couple of sessions before committing to joining. \nEvery first Thursday 7-9pm
URL:https://taurangawriters.org.nz/event/monthly-work-in-progress-june/
LOCATION:Wesley Community Centre\, 100 Thirteenth Avenue\, Tauranga\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Monthly WIP
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Writers":MAILTO:taurangawritersnz@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210516T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T131550
CREATED:20170427T135358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T095426Z
UID:1096-1621173600-1621180800@taurangawriters.org.nz
SUMMARY:Creative Arts in the BOP
DESCRIPTION:ERIC HOLOWACZ\, Local CBOP director\, presents an overview of the breadth and diversity of our Bay of Plenty arts\, culture\, and heritage scene\, including information on local creative and professional development opportunities. \nGeneral public $10;\nTauranga Writers financial members $5. \nSessions involve a practical component and Q&A. \nEvery third Sunday 2-4pm @ Greerton Library \nThank you to our expert presenters who have generously offered their time and expertise.
URL:https://taurangawriters.org.nz/event/new-event/
LOCATION:The Village Cinema\, The Village Cinema\, Historic Village\, 17th Avenue\, Tauranga\, 3112
CATEGORIES:Sunday Focus
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Writers":MAILTO:taurangawritersnz@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210517
DTSTAMP:20260506T131550
CREATED:20170427T134735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T013646Z
UID:1088-1620691200-1621209599@taurangawriters.org.nz
SUMMARY:Auckland Writers Festival
DESCRIPTION:THE FESTIVAL BRINGS THE WORLD TO AUCKLAND.\n\nEvery year we stage over 200 public events\, gathering together 230 of the world’s best writers and thinkers with over 83\,000 festival goers\, to celebrate the world of books and ideas. \nFor the past 20 years the Festival has enriched the culture of our city and established itself as a major Australasian festival\, characterised not only by the calibre of our guest authors but also by the enthusiasm and engagement of our audience and the warmth and welcome provided by Auckland as our setting. \nThe Festival brings the very best local and international writers of contemporary fiction and non-fiction\, scientists\, economists\, poets\, journalists and public intellectuals together with audiences to explore ideas\, share stories and experience brilliant conversations. We celebrate curiosity and a sense of intellectual adventure and our programme is driven by the desire to spark ideas\, to get us talking and to give us a time and place to engage with the world. \n\n2021 PROGRAMME NOW AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE
URL:https://taurangawriters.org.nz/event/auckland-writers-festival/
LOCATION:Aotea Centre\, Auckland CDB\, Auckland\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Auckland Writers Festival":MAILTO:info@writersfestival.co.nz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210506T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T131550
CREATED:20210428T030614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T095406Z
UID:1855-1620327600-1620334800@taurangawriters.org.nz
SUMMARY:MONTHLY WORK-IN-PROGRESS
DESCRIPTION:Come along and check us out. You can attend a couple of sessions before committing to joining. \nEvery first Thursday 7-9pm
URL:https://taurangawriters.org.nz/event/monthly-work-in-progress/
LOCATION:Wesley Community Centre\, 100 Thirteenth Avenue\, Tauranga\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Monthly WIP
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Writers":MAILTO:taurangawritersnz@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210418T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T131550
CREATED:20210428T074723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T095506Z
UID:1878-1618754400-1618761600@taurangawriters.org.nz
SUMMARY:Haiuku Workshop
DESCRIPTION:JENNY FRASER\, Papamoa poet\, joins us to discuss the elements of haiku and senryu in this engaging practical workshop. Ideal for emerging and established poets\, and writers wishing to tighten their prose. \nGeneral public $10;\nTauranga Writers financial members $5. \nRefreshments free. Raffle and books on sale. Please bring cash for all transactions. \nSessions involve a practical component and Q&A. \nEvery third Sunday 2-4pm @ Greerton Library \nThank you to our expert presenters who have generously offered their time and expertise.
URL:https://taurangawriters.org.nz/event/haiuku-workshop/
LOCATION:The Village Cinema\, The Village Cinema\, Historic Village\, 17th Avenue\, Tauranga\, 3112
CATEGORIES:Sunday Focus
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Writers":MAILTO:taurangawritersnz@gmail.com
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