DIY Publishing Ltd

DIY Publishing Ltd started over a decade ago when Kris and Lis decided to combine the print and eBook publishing they were both doing independently.
A lot has changed in this time — a pandemic came and went (?), people got older and acquired Gold Cards and the world of self-published became the normal way of publishing rather than the exception.
After much thought and soul searching we've decided it's time for us to move on too. So it is with regret we are closing DIY Publishing Ltd from 1 October 2024.

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The silliest things amuse me 😆

Look who’s down at Pataka selling her books today Pam Stainton with her best seller !

PSA:

Here’s a scam email from Author Queries (took me two seconds to find them on Writer Beware).
I replied and told them I knew they were scammers.
They’re everywhere at the moment.
And anyway … Why would I want a kiwi story pitched to Americans?
Seriously? F**k right off.
We have some pretty fu***ng impressive directors and producers right here in NZ.

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Reminder:

This course begins at the end of the month.

Crime writing!

I absolutely love teaching this course but this will be the last time it's offered unless we get the numbers within the next week.
Six people are enrolled so far. There is a minimum number of people required for CEC to run it. (I suspect it's 7 but am not sure!)

It's a fantastically fun and informative course. This time around there are homework exercises (also fun), and there is a course book (not strictly needed but helpful).

https://www.cecwellington.ac.nz/w/courses/1567-crime-writing-an-introduction

And that's why you need a human proofreader ;) Otherwise, it's a battle to the death: One ghost cheetah against your basic insects.

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Graphic novel gets picked up by Penguin, expanded A flippant decision to send his manuscript to the biggest publisher first was an inspired choice for a former Alexandra man. Sam, known as Book,...

The Nonfiction Writers Conference returns May 10-12 featuring top speakers and content-
rich learning sessions delivered live and entirely online.

Participate in an attendee brainstorming group, live Pitch-the-Agents session, and popular Ask-a-Pro consultations.

Ready to write, publish, and promote nonfiction? This event is for you.

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The thorny issue of English and how she is spelt (or spelled)

So thoughtful.

Success story!

How to sell 30,000 copies of a self-published debut novel The amazing success story of a Takapuna writer

Miss Punk-Chewation to the Rescue is a NZ made picture book for tamariki/ children aged four and upwards. It is funny, colourful, quirky and original . It happens to teach about punctuation while being entertaining. Miss Punk is not having the best of days, the letters are playing up, what is she going to do? Artisan Craft Market (Waikanae 11/3/23) this Saturday.
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Did you know??

There is so much literary talent right here on our doorstep. At the Underground Bookstore, not only has every single book we sell been written by a New Zealand author or someone who has chosen NZ as their forever home, they are also locally printed right here in Wellington by Your Books - NZ's #1 Book Printer.

Jump on our website www.theundergroundbookstore.nz (link in bio) to check out our fab range and buy some books to support our local talent.

Writers Plot - A unique independent New Zealand bookshop A bookshop of new books from Indie, small and medium sized publishers. Suited for discerning readers and book lovers of all ages.

Do you want to be a writer AND help with the Cyclone recovery effort? You're in luck!

Local author Denika Mead Author will be hosting two (koha entry) writing workshops with proceeds going to the Red Cross NZ Disaster Fund!

The first event will be right here in Schrödinger's Books one week from now on Saturday the 4th of March at 3:30!

Can't make it to that one? Don't worry there will also be an online workshop the next day!

Email [email protected] to save your spot or for more information!

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Send us your manuscript! 🤩

At Little Moa, we are currently looking for books that:
▪️ are about New Zealand children’s experience
▪️ targeted at children from newborns to those finishing primary school
▪️ have less than 3000 words

🔗Submissions close on 31st December, and if this sounds like something you, or someone you know, would be interested in, click here: https://fal.cn/3uySk