Prompts

Aug 162 min read

In Conversation Writing Competition: Prompt 4

Focusing on dialogue is a great way to tell a story.

Jul 182 min read

In Conversation Writing Competition: Prompt 3

When telling a story, we usually use a variety of modes such as action, description, inner thought and dialogue. Your challenge is to...

Jul 142 min read

In Conversation Writing Competition: Prompt 2

When telling a story, we usually use a variety of modes such as action, description, inner thought and dialogue. Your challenge is to...

Jul 81 min read

In Conversation- a new writing competition

DEADLINE: FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27 2024 Open to young writers in Years 4-6, Years 7&8 and Years 9&10. Two winners in each age group will...

Jul 81 min read

In Conversation Writing Competition: Prompt 1

prompt 1: a conversation between non-human entities

Dec 7, 202313 min read

We all have something to say! Fresh Voices #1:

As the school year winds to an end, we were delighted to spend two days with some fabulous young writers at Waltham School in Ōtautahi...

Dec 4, 20233 min read

On A High Note- a new competition for young writers

Time to write some lyrics for a great new song referencing some aspect of life in Aotearoa New Zealand. On a High Note Lyrics Competition...

Sep 10, 20233 min read

Uncommon Sense- a new competition for young writers

There is still time! Deadline: September 29 2023. Issue 60 of Write On magazine is out now and it is full of wonderful writing. We...

Aug 7, 20232 min read

Virtual experience motivates real writing!

Last week we collaborated with the Antarctic Heritage Trust team to create a writing experience both virtual and real. Young writers from...

Feb 15, 20233 min read

Poetry tips and tricks!

With lots of opportunities open to inspire you to pen a poem, we have a some tips as you get started. The Seaweek Poetry Competition is...

Aug 25, 20222 min read

Creative non-fiction- Insect Inspiration!

When we think about animals that might need our attention, we often overlook insects. This is your chance to give an insect their moment...

Aug 18, 20221 min read

Write On Competition: Creative NonFiction

Creative NonfIction = TRUE Stories Well Told For our latest Write On competition, It's Only Natural, we invite you to write a piece of...

Jul 3, 20222 min read

Voices for The Planet : Speculative Flash Fiction

Take a look at the prompts already available for prose or poetry Coming soon are ideas for biography/reports. We invited our director,...

Jun 27, 20223 min read

Voices for The Planet : Nature Writing

We invited our director, Heather McQuillan, to contribute a couple of ideas for aspiring prose writers. Heather writes novels, short...

Jun 19, 20222 min read

Voices for the Planet: Two Poetry Prompts

We invited our poetry expert, Gail Ingram, to contribute a couple of prompts for aspiring poets. Gail is an acclaimed poet and sought...

Jun 17, 20222 min read

Voices for the Planet: 3 more Choice Poetry Tips

We invited our wonderful poetry expert, Gail Ingram, to contribute a couple of tips for aspiring poets. Gail gave us SEVEN tips! Here are...

Jun 12, 20223 min read

Voices for the Planet: 4 Choice Poetry Tips

Tips for poetry writing for the planet

Nov 14, 20214 min read

Raining Cats and Dogs

I discovered this queer curiosity in an expedition to the depths of a strange and foreign land, which shall remain unnamed for fear of...

Nov 5, 20213 min read

Shakespeare and the Pillow

Sometimes a writing warmer results in some fabulous fun writing. The Prompt: From a book pick page 7, line 7 and word 7 ( or any other...

Sep 22, 20211 min read

Life On a Cloud: Write On in The Hurunui

This week, three of our Write On tutors have been visiting the Hurunui with workshops at both Hurunui College and Amuri Area School. It...