Fact and Fiction: Christine Leunens
Fact and Fiction: Christine Leunens Join internationally acclaimed author Christine Leunens as she chats with Ken Duncum about her latest book, In Amber’s Wake.
Kreutzer Sonata
Inspired by the artistic continuum of Beethoven's Kreutzer Sonata, this is an ode to the evolution of story and how overlapping art worlds kōrero and inspire.
The Possibility of the Personal: Sarah Jane Barnett
Megan Dunn talks to Sarah Jane Barnett about how our personal journeys and reckonings can reverberate through our art, expanding the possibilities of the personal and transforming the things we create, including ourselves.
To bear witness: Kate Camp
Susie Ferguson and Kate Camp talk about Kate’s ‘true stories’, You Probably Think This Song Is About You.
Breaking the mould: acts of writerly sabotage
Crip the Lit writers Alice Mander, Erin Donohue and Robyn Hunt discuss their radical storytelling techniques to affirm authenticity and challenge tropes.
Birds, Fables, Carnivals: Catherine Chidgey
Catherine Chidgey and Maggie Tweedie discuss writing the relationship between humans and the natural world, the double-edged magic of fame, and the freedom of fables.
The Radical Possibility of Domestic Mess
Join Michele A’Court as she talks to Louise Wallace and Anna Perry about the radical possibility of domestic mess, the great dishevelment of the idealized home and woman, the confluence of painting and language, and the comradeship of creatives and new mothers.
World Building for Speculative Fiction with Gina Cole
In this workshop, Gina Cole shares her methods on how to craft a world, what pitfalls to avoid, and what makes some settings believable and compelling.
How to Hook a Reluctant Reader
What can we offer reluctant readers? How can parents and caregivers support a lifelong interest in books and reading for pleasure? Join co-editors of Annual Ink, Kate De Goldi and Susan Paris, with Verb's Founder Claire Mabey, for a discussion about the breadth of literary opportunity for young readers.
Te Kaha o te Kōrero (Story Sovereignty workshop)
Story sovereignty is a pivotal component of writing as tangata whenua. Work with some of our most groundbreaking authors to discover the ways in which they’ve navigated the sovereignty of the stories they tell.
Cult Trip: Anke Richter
Join Anke Richter and Michelle Duff for a conversation about power, abuse, belonging and leaving. And how Anke’s obsession was sparked by her own explorations which she is still coming to terms with.
Newtown Sunday Stroll
Visit Newtown’s beautiful book shops and listen to kōrero, readings and more. Three events, one afternoon, lots of fun.
Menopause with Mimosas: Nicky Pellegrino + Niki Bezzant
Join bestselling authors Nicky Pellegrino (To Italy With Love, Don’t Sweat It) and Niki Bezzant (This Changes Everything) as they talk to Sarah Connor, the force behind Menopause Over Martinis about the latest, hottest thing –– menopause and peri-menopause.
Eddy, Eddy: Kate De Goldi
Kate De Goldi talks with Harry Ricketts about writing teenage characters that strike a chord with adult readers, stretching language and wordplay to fit around the contours of grief and anger, and portraying a city in the aftermath of devastation.
Attention seeking behaviour: How the five senses can enrich your writing, with Laurence Fearnley
Join award-winning novelist and non-fiction writer Laurence Fearnley for a workshop to explore ways in which paying attention to sight, sound, touch, smell and taste can add richness to your work.
LitCrawl Wellington 2022
25 events. One night. Over 100 artists. Wellington’s original Crawl since 2014. All events are entry by donation with $5 suggested.
Cartographies of the Future: Gina Cole
Gina Cole and Arihia Latham discuss Gina’s latest book, Na Viro, pasifikafuturism and writing indigenous science fiction.
Radically Honest: Emily Writes
Emily Writers and Michèle A’Court have a well earned drink, and talk with radical honesty about the joys and challenges of parenting, and Emily’s funny sad inspiring thoughtful hopeful new book, Needs Adult Supervision.
Mothers and Metamorphosis: Noelle McCarthy
Noelle McCarthy and Kate Camp discuss Noelle’s bestselling memoir, Grand.
Remembering the Radicals: Nick Bollinger
Nick Bollinger joins Melody Thomas to discuss counterculture and the radical ideas that shaped New Zealand’s cultural life for decades afterwards.
Kate Mildenhall: On Edge
Join Australian writer Kate Mildenhall and Tracy Farr as they discuss the creative possibilities of dystopian fiction, and what it says about our hopes, fears and predictions for the future.
Losing the plot: with Pip Adam
In this four-hour workshop we’ll identify then test our beliefs around the shape of telling.
Poetry With Brownies
A perfect place to share a poem for the first time, this event will be bursting with Big Aunty Energy. There’s no need to pre-register if you’d like to read - just show up with your kupu!
Letters to Keri Hulme
The writers in her footsteps, whānau, friends and colleagues of the late, great writer Keri Hulme gather to share their letters to Keri, their memories and their gratitude for her life and work.
Yes, Minister: Chris Finlayson
Chris Finlayson has had a storied political career. Join him and Māni Dunlop as they discuss his newly-released memoir…
What we make, makes us: Brad Smeele
Join Brad Smeele, pro-wakeboarder turned quadriplegic, and author of no- holds-barred memoir in his first ever appearance as a writer.
Verb Readers & Writers Festival for Families
A series of fun events and activities for small readers!
Wheke Art Life: Coco Solid + Nicole Titihuia Hawkins
Rangimarie Sophie Jolley sits down with writers Coco Solid and Nicole Titihuia Hawkins to chat about their creative rhythms, current preoccupations.
Te Paepae Rangatahi (Youth Panel)
Join some of Aotearoa's most promising young Māori writers as they discuss the future of writing. We'll hear about their thoughts on utilising multiple platforms, their hopes for the publishing industry and answers to the question "What boundaries do they want to see pushed by established writers?"
Hosted by Meriana Johnsen, the panel includes Mariwakiterangi Paekau, Nadia Solomon and others. Curated by Te Hā o Ngā Pou.
The Possibilities of Return: Laurence Fearnley
Laurence Fearnley and Pip Adam talk about returning to landscapes in writing in relation to Laurence’s beautiful new book.