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Matariki Poems
Matariki — a time for reflection, remembrance, renewal, and celebration of whanau. Poet, Gail Ingram, encouraged young poets to look to the stars, reflect on family and engage their imaginations as they created their Matariki Poems.
Jun 195 min read


Things That Happen In Video Games
We are featuring a few of the 51 fresh voices featured on our recent edition of Write On Speak Out.
May 302 min read


Fresh Voices Tamariki 2025
We are delighted to share the fresh voices of 51 young writers!
May 202 min read


Said is NOT dead - some tips about dialogue tags for young writers (and their teachers)
"said" is a powerful tool in your writing toolbox. Why? Because readers barely notice it. When you start swapping in fancy synonyms for the sake of variety, you risk distracting your reader.
May 153 min read


Success with Syntax: Tips for Young Writers (and their teachers)
Syntax isn’t about being perfect — lots of writers break the rules for effect — but it is about making your writing clear, expressive, and powerful. Every sentence you write is a chance to explore how language works. When you’re in control of your sentence choices, it becomes less about memorising rules and more about expressing your voice.
May 73 min read


Paragraphing when writing stories: A quick guide for young writers (and their teachers)
Knowing when and how to start a new paragraph can make a big difference in how well your stories flow and how easy they are to read.
May 14 min read


Winners: In Conversation
Our judges have made their selections in the Write On magazine competition for Issue 63: In Conversation.
Nov 5, 20242 min read


Summer Writing School 2025 - bookings open
"Inspiring and empowering. Teaches young writers how to use their voices."
Oct 8, 20242 min read


In Conversation Writing Competition: Prompt 4
Focusing on dialogue is a great way to tell a story.
Aug 16, 20242 min read


Write On Topic- August 2024
Our latest newsletter
Aug 16, 20241 min read


A great poem and an apology
Every issue of Write On magazine takes many hands and minds to bring together. Unfortunately, sometimes errors occur as is the case with...
Jul 29, 20241 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 18, 20242 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 15, 20242 min read


Issue 62 launched on a High Note!
On a frosty winter's night, the TSB room at Tūranga in Ōtautahi Christchurch was filled to the brim with warmth, smiles and pride for the...
Jul 9, 20241 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 8, 20241 min read


In Conversation Writing Competition: Prompt 1
prompt 1: a conversation between non-human entities
Jul 8, 20241 min read


Youth Week 2024
The theme for this year's Youth Week was: We may not have it all together but together we have it all
May 27, 20241 min read


Winners: On a High Note
Our judges have made their selections in the Write On song lyric competition for Issue 62: On a High Note, and they certainly strike a chord
May 15, 20241 min read


Write On Topic- May 2024
(c) Write On 2024
May 10, 20241 min read


Raging Pipecleaners- a youth week event
Youth-led creative writing workshops and Open Mic to celebrate Youth Week 2024
Non-serious. Non-judgemental. Fun
May 6, 20241 min read
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