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Writers Plot Bookshop
A unique independent New Zealand bookshop for Indie publishers, authors, and discerning readers
New books
Meet authors
Writing help
Publishing (we can help)
Editing, proof reading, beta reading
Gift Vouchers
blog
Online Shop.
Up coming event: Inside Quote Marks
An opportunity for readers to meet and interact with authors secretly living among us and posing as regular people.
When: September 5th, 2021.
Find out more on our event page or on our Facebook page.
2021 Ngaio Marsh Awards
So exciting to see the 60 books entered in the 2021 Ngaio Marsh Awards this year -books published in 2020.
Find out more about the Ngaio Marsh Awards on the facebook page and see our blog with the books that we have in the shop entered this year.
Newsletter: May 2021
The winter newsletter went out on 30 May 2021 – you can read this and previous newsletters on the Newsletters from Writers Plot Bookshop Page. You can sign up to our newsletters at the bottom of this page.
Writers Plot Bookclub 2021
Reading challenges for 2021 – follow our bookclub on Facebook or look at the challenge for each month on our webpage. Now that winter is here, what better way to stay warm than by settling in a cosy chair with a book. Find out more about our reading challenge …
On our Facebook page -https://www.facebook.com/writersplotbookclub/
On this website – https://writersplot.org.nz/writers-plot-bookclub/
We don’t want to be complacent, we request you adhere to the protocols –
1. Scan the government QR code before entering
2. Sanitise your hands
3. Keep your distance from others in the shop
4. Consider wearing a mask
5. Stay home if you are unwell
If you prefer, you can still shop via our website shop: www.writersplot.org.nz
Or you can phone us or send us an email telling us what you’re after.
Keeping our volunteers and customers safe is our priority so please be patient and be kind to each other. Kia kaha
Writers Plot Writing Groups
We host two writing groups in the shop:
1) every 3rd Saturday of the month at 11 am – SATURDAY 19 JUNE – THIS GROUP IS FULL
2) every week for 6 weeks Thursdays at 11 am – TBA
Talk with other writers, get some feedback from the group on your work.
Get a challenge, to work on and share.
Tell us what do you need from a writing group.
All welcome, refreshments provided. $5
Wairarapa Word –
Register with Wairarapa Word on Facebook to join
Hosted by Almo’s Books, High St, Carterton.
Supported by Carterton District Creative Communities Scheme.
What else?
A Book a Month book club—a great Christmas or birthday idea
Kids luck dip books $15
Sign up to our newsletter at the bottom of this page for updates on what is happening in the shop and new books on the shelves.
