Below is a list of both in-person and online writer events that are open to subscribers of Canterbury Writers. We do the best we can to keep the listings up to date, but some things slip through the cracks.
If you are hosting an event (ongoing or one-off, virtual or in-person) and would like us to add the event to our calendars, drop us a line.
- April 24, 2024
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Morning Virtual Writers
April 24, 2024 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Discord: Canterbury Writers server, sprint-wars
This is a recurring event.Join Judy L Mohr and others for a chat-based virtual write-in on the #sprint-wars channel of the Canterbury Writers Discord Server. -
In-Person Write-in for Napier
April 24, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Taradale Library, 24 White Street, Taradale, Napier 4141, New Zealand
This is a recurring event.Join Penny Geddis at the Taradale Library on Wednesdays in April. Penny has a table reserved for you, so get some writing time in during lunchtime!
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- April 25, 2024
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Morning Virtual Writers
April 25, 2024 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Discord: Canterbury Writers server, sprint-wars
This is a recurring event.Join Judy L Mohr and others for a chat-based virtual write-in on the #sprint-wars channel of the Canterbury Writers Discord Server. -
Come Write-In at Tūranga
April 25, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Tūranga, 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
This is a recurring event.The librarians at Tūranga are keen to have writers around. They have kindly created a space for us for Come Write-In session every Thursday from 5:30pm to 7pm. You'll find the space on the fourth floor. Just look for Fiona (Fee) Jay. -
Wellington Writing Group
April 25, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Te Awe Library, 29 Brandon Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
This is a recurring event.Tui Meeting Room
Te Awe Library, Brandon St
Booking name: Melanie Duff
All Wellington writers welcome! This is a relaxed drop-in session to work on your writing projects. Bring yourself, your writing implements, and your ideas!
The group meets weekly.
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- April 26, 2024
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Morning Virtual Writers
April 26, 2024 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Discord: Canterbury Writers server, sprint-wars
This is a recurring event.Join Judy L Mohr and others for a chat-based virtual write-in on the #sprint-wars channel of the Canterbury Writers Discord Server. -
Eastside Writers (Discussion Group)
April 26, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Robert Harris Cafe, Shop 70, Cnr Marshland & New Brighton Rds, Shirley, Christchurch 8061, New Zealand
This is a recurring event.Come and join this group for some general discussion about writing and books (and a whole range of other topics) over a cup of tea or coffee.
Eastside Writers meets every Thursday from around 10am. New members are always welcome.
The group is currently trialling new venues, due to the disruptions and changes at their previous venue. Please contact Judy L Mohr about the location for upcoming sessions.
If you would like more information about this group, please contact Judy L Mohr, judy@judylmohr.com
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- April 27, 2024
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Weekend Sprints with Gillian St Kevern & Jamie Sands
April 27, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online event on YouTube
This is a recurring event.Join Gillian St. Kevern and Jamie Sands for some sprinting fun and hilarity as they stream live to YouTube. Subscribe to Gillian's YouTube Channel for notification of the live streams.
Subscribe to the YouTube channel for Gillian St. Kevern for streaming notifications.
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- April 28, 2024
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Weekend Sprints with Gillian St Kevern & Jamie Sands
April 28, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online event on YouTube
This is a recurring event.Join Gillian St. Kevern and Jamie Sands for some sprinting fun and hilarity as they stream live to YouTube. Subscribe to Gillian's YouTube Channel for notification of the live streams.
Subscribe to the YouTube channel for Gillian St. Kevern for streaming notifications.
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- April 29, 2024
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Morning Virtual Writers
April 29, 2024 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Discord: Canterbury Writers server, sprint-wars
This is a recurring event.Join Judy L Mohr and others for a chat-based virtual write-in on the #sprint-wars channel of the Canterbury Writers Discord Server.
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- April 30, 2024
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Morning Virtual Writers
April 30, 2024 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Discord: Canterbury Writers server, sprint-wars
This is a recurring event.Join Judy L Mohr and others for a chat-based virtual write-in on the #sprint-wars channel of the Canterbury Writers Discord Server. -
Write-in at South Library
April 30, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
South Christchurch Library, 66 Colombo Street, Cashmere, Christchurch 8022, New Zealand
This is a recurring event.This write-in can be found in the meeting rooms every Tuesday. It is strongly focused on actual writing, where everyone is working at their own pace, with little talk on writing-based problems.
Please contact group coordinator to ensure status of group.
For more information, contact: Jill McCaw at soaringnz@mccawmedia.co.nz
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- May 1, 2024
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Morning Virtual Writers
May 1, 2024 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Discord: Canterbury Writers server, sprint-wars
This is a recurring event.Join Judy L Mohr and others for a chat-based virtual write-in on the #sprint-wars channel of the Canterbury Writers Discord Server. -
Napier Novelists
May 1, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Taradale Library, 24 White Street, Taradale, Napier 4141, New Zealand
This is a recurring event.This group meets 1pm - 3pmish on the 1st Wednesday of each month at The Taradale Library, White St, Taradale, Napier. Each month we have a table booked for us down the back, and come to conduct Write-Ins and Editing workshops. Look for our NaNoWriMo signs and feel free to join us and see what we're about at any time.
Some members also take part in Write-Ins for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) weekly at the same time in November, and also for Camp NaNoWriMo weekly at the same time during April and July for minor and major writing projects. These you can also join at any time. The ideal size for this writing group is: 2-40.
Contact Penny Geddis Email: neaththerose@gmail.com
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- May 2, 2024
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Morning Virtual Writers
May 2, 2024 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Discord: Canterbury Writers server, sprint-wars
This is a recurring event.Join Judy L Mohr and others for a chat-based virtual write-in on the #sprint-wars channel of the Canterbury Writers Discord Server. -
Eastside Writers (Discussion Group)
May 2, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Black & White Coffee Cartel Marshland, Unit 5/436 Prestons Road, Marshland, Christchurch 8083, New Zealand
This is a recurring event.Come and join this group for some general discussion about writing and books (and a whole range of other topics) over a cup of tea or coffee.
Eastside Writers meets every Thursday from around 10am. New members are always welcome.
The group is currently trialling new venues, due to the disruptions and changes at their previous venue. Please contact Judy L Mohr about the location for upcoming sessions.
If you would like more information about this group, please contact Judy L Mohr, judy@judylmohr.com -
Come Write-In at Tūranga
May 2, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Tūranga, 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
This is a recurring event.The librarians at Tūranga are keen to have writers around. They have kindly created a space for us for Come Write-In session every Thursday from 5:30pm to 7pm. You'll find the space on the fourth floor. Just look for Fiona (Fee) Jay. -
Wellington Writing Group
May 2, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Te Awe Library, 29 Brandon Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
This is a recurring event.Tui Meeting Room
Te Awe Library, Brandon St
Booking name: Melanie Duff
All Wellington writers welcome! This is a relaxed drop-in session to work on your writing projects. Bring yourself, your writing implements, and your ideas!
The group meets weekly.
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- May 3, 2024
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Morning Virtual Writers
May 3, 2024 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Discord: Canterbury Writers server, sprint-wars
This is a recurring event.Join Judy L Mohr and others for a chat-based virtual write-in on the #sprint-wars channel of the Canterbury Writers Discord Server.
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- May 4, 2024
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Weekend Sprints with Gillian St Kevern & Jamie Sands
May 4, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online event on YouTube
This is a recurring event.Join Gillian St. Kevern and Jamie Sands for some sprinting fun and hilarity as they stream live to YouTube. Subscribe to Gillian's YouTube Channel for notification of the live streams.
Subscribe to the YouTube channel for Gillian St. Kevern for streaming notifications.
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- May 5, 2024
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Weekend Sprints with Gillian St Kevern & Jamie Sands
May 5, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online event on YouTube
This is a recurring event.Join Gillian St. Kevern and Jamie Sands for some sprinting fun and hilarity as they stream live to YouTube. Subscribe to Gillian's YouTube Channel for notification of the live streams.
Subscribe to the YouTube channel for Gillian St. Kevern for streaming notifications.
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Linwood Writers Group
May 5, 2024 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Linwood Community Arts Centre & EASTSIDE GALLERY, 388 Worcester St, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
This is a recurring event.This group is a discussion group, talking about various forms of writing, and a place where you can read out a passage you've been working on and get feedback.
Meets the first Sunday of every month at Eastside Gallery.Talk about various forms of writing, and read out a passage you've been working on and get feedback. A gold coin donation is requested from attendees to help pay for room hire.
For more information on this group, visit meetup.com/Christchurch-Writers/
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- May 6, 2024
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Morning Virtual Writers
May 6, 2024 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Discord: Canterbury Writers server, sprint-wars
This is a recurring event.Join Judy L Mohr and others for a chat-based virtual write-in on the #sprint-wars channel of the Canterbury Writers Discord Server.
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- May 7, 2024
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Morning Virtual Writers
May 7, 2024 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Discord: Canterbury Writers server, sprint-wars
This is a recurring event.Join Judy L Mohr and others for a chat-based virtual write-in on the #sprint-wars channel of the Canterbury Writers Discord Server. -
Write-in at South Library
May 7, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
South Christchurch Library, 66 Colombo Street, Cashmere, Christchurch 8022, New Zealand
This is a recurring event.This write-in can be found in the meeting rooms every Tuesday. It is strongly focused on actual writing, where everyone is working at their own pace, with little talk on writing-based problems.
Please contact group coordinator to ensure status of group.
For more information, contact: Jill McCaw at soaringnz@mccawmedia.co.nz
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