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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...
Sep 11, 20233 min read


Alchemy of Words - a holiday ZOOM workshop for teens
We have had lots of queries about programmes for the coming holidays and so to fill a need, our wonderful online tutor, Shelley is...
Sep 7, 20232 min read


Poetry arrived in search of me
We asked our tutor and award-winning poet Gail Ingram to select 15 of her favourite poems from recent Write On workshops and submissions....
Aug 25, 20238 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...
Aug 8, 20232 min read


Celebrating 30 Years of Write On!
Every term-time Saturday for the past 30 years young writers and their tutors have turned up in ÅŒtautahi Christchurch ready to write....
Jul 25, 20231 min read


Winter Writing School Day 4: Action, Collaboration and Words Out Loud!
Creating a writing community is key to our success and on our final day of Write On Winter School every class used collaboration in some...
Jul 13, 20231 min read


Winter Writing School Day 2: A Quest, Conversations, and Rage on the Page
We had another glorious day of writing at Write On Winter School. It was great to have a mix of familiar faces and new faces. A community...
Jul 11, 20231 min read


Winter Writing School Day 1: Monsters and Messages
We had a fabulous start to Winter Writing School 2023 with 43 young writers in attendance. Here are a few photos- and a glorious example...
Jul 10, 20231 min read


Winter: Time to Write!
July 10, 11, 12, 13 Join us this winter in ÅŒtautahi Christchurch at the friendliest little writing school around! It's the winter school...
Jul 3, 20232 min read


Issue 60 is in the world and it is wonderful!
On cold winter's night, as the rain fell outside, the TSB room at Tūranga in Ōtautahi Christchurch was filled with warmth and smiles and...
Jun 28, 20231 min read


Masterclasses for Term 3
We are thrilled to reveal our varied Masterclass programme for Term 3. There will be poetry and songwriting, stories and senses, VR and...
Jun 20, 20231 min read


Issue 60: Memories and Milestones Launch!
You are invited to the launch of Write On Issue 60: Memories and Milestones. Where: TSB Room, Tūranga, Christchurch Central Library When:...
Jun 15, 20231 min read


Winners! Memories & Milestones
We made our selections and they are memorable! Thank you all for your entries into the Write On School For Young Writers poetry...
Jun 1, 20231 min read


Write On Topic #7
Here is our latest newsletter from our wonderful executive committee. Our AGM is coming up on May 27th - all welcome. Please email...
May 9, 20231 min read


I remember when...
Whenever you are wondering what to write about, remember that you have many moments and memories that can become great poems and stories....
Apr 4, 20235 min read


WRITE ON TOPIC #6
Here is our newsletter from our wonderful executive committee. It's a very special year for us! Please email schoolforyoungwriters@gmailt...
Mar 3, 20231 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...
Feb 15, 20233 min read


Toi Moana-Toi Tangata -Connect with our Seas through Poetry.
We are really excited to be working with Environment Canterbury and Seaweek once again for the Canterbury/ Waitaha Seaweek 2023 Poetry...
Feb 7, 20231 min read


Write On 2023 is Full On!
It has been a wonderful start to our 30th anniversary year with a successful Summer Writing School and now all of our Write On Saturday...
Feb 4, 20232 min read


Summer is the Time to Write!
Next week, rebel against the call of the beach, head to the shadows and huddle over a notebook or keyboard! It's time for teens to...
Jan 9, 20232 min read
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