NEW
ZEALAND
young writers
FEST
OPPORTUNITIES
TO TAKE PART:
Expressions of Interest to Participate
in the 2026 NZ Young Writers Fest
Applications open:
Thursday 11 June 2026
Applications close:
Sunday 12 July 2026
Young Writer in Residence
at the Robert Lord Writers Cottage
Applications open:
Thursday 11 June 2026
Applications close:
Sunday 12 July 2026
Celebrating the cutting edge of contemporary writing with the next generation of literary talent in Aotearoa. Join us every September/October in Ōtepoti Dunedin!
ABOUT US
The only literary festival in Aotearoa focussed solely on young writers.
Proudly produced by Dunedin Fringe, NZ Young Writers Fest champions the voices of young writers aged 15-35 and celebrates a diverse range of wordsmithing.
