• Expanded Universes: Tie-In Novels, Stories, and Comics

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    What's really part of the story? If something is popular, it grows into new forms, created by new people. A toy can become a movie franchise, a TV show can spawn hundreds of novels, manga can lead to anime can become a game can be a movie that has a graphic novel .... Is the tie-in really […]

  • Crime and Punishment Panel at samesame but different

    Ellen Melville Centre 2 Freyberg Place, Auckland, New Zealand

    Crime and punishment are loaded terms for LGBTQI+ writers. Who gets to decide what constitutes a crime, and who dishes out the retribution that follows? Join three whipsmart writers who have waded into this contested area in a panel hosted by a two-time finalist for the Ngaio Marsh awards, Jen Shieff. Featuring Aroha Awarau, author […]

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  • Kāpiti Writers’ Retreat

    Immerse yourself in writing and conversation this summer. There’s something for everyone–whether you’re new to writing, an established writer, or somewhere in-between. The Kāpiti Writers’ Retreat is happening from 26 -28 February 2021 on the beautiful Kāpiti Coast north of Wellington. This three-day gathering for writers that encompasses intensive morning workshops, lively discussions and space […]

  • Publishing Outside the U.S. – Flights of Foundry

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    While SFF readers are excited by a greater diversity in voices, the machinery of publishing is still entirely dominated by the US market. What does this mean for publishing professionals who live elsewhere? We'll look at local publishing scenes, how people outside the US navigate publishing overseas, and the challenges faced by being located in […]

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