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Writers Plot Upper Hutt mini winter writing & story festival

21st July 2018 9am – 1pm

We are running a mini winter festival –  activities for kids and teens, the last weekend of the July school holidays.  Spaces are limited so register now.

Register with us by email: writersplotreadersread@outlook.com or message us on Facebook  or Phone: 04-5284549

Writers Plot Upper Hutt short story writing competition

Over 3 age groups (primary, intermediate, secondary) for Upper Hutt students- opens Monday 2nd July and closes on Sunday 22nd July 2018. Details on our shop competitions page.

Writing Group

See the Events Calendar for our next meeting.

Cat Connor will be hosting a writing group in the shop, every 3rd Saturday of the month. Talk with other writers, get some feedback from the group on your work. Tell us what do you need from a writing group. All welcome, refreshments provided. $5  Next meeting – Saturday 21st July 2018

Meet the Author 

Saturday 4th August – Keith Fenwick will be launching his new book – ‘The Colonists’ – Book 4 in the  Skidian Chronicles series.

More information on the Meet the author page of this website.

Further information can be found on Facebook, in eventfinda and the ‘What’s On’ page of Upper Hutt Leader and Hutt News community papers plus Neighbourly.

Lee-thal Latte

Now available from the shop – Make fresh natural turmeric latte in your own home with no mess and no fuss. Just heat Lee-thal Latte Turmeric concentrate in your milk of choice and enjoy … while relaxing with a good book.

Wairarapa Word

First Sunday of the month at 3pm – Carterton Events Centre
Featured writers and open mic. Entry by koha
To check what events are on – Follow Wairarapa Word on Facebook
Hosted by Almo’s Books, High St, Carterton.
Supported by Carterton District Creative Communities Scheme.

Upper Hutt Bookclub

Enjoy reading and would like to belong to a book club?
Book Club here in Upper Hutt — see Meetup.com
Put ‘Upper Hutt Book Club’ in the search, there is a meeting scheduled every month.

South Wairarapa Book & Wine Club

A new group to discuss a good book and try some of the local food at wine – at a different restaurant in the South Wairarapa. Check it out on Meetup.com

What else?

Book clubs, sign up for one now!
A Book a Month bookclub—a great Christmas or birthday idea.
Rent a desk for the day in the shop—refreshments and Internet access provided.
Editing/proofing/beta reading services available at competitive costs.
Publishing assistance provided.
Storytelling sessions.