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Writing posterRe-Draft competition for young writers

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Re-Draft is a competition for young writers. If you want to get your talent recognised and go on to greater things, Re-Draft is a great place to start!

Updated 23/07/10

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Art GalleryThe One-Day Short Story Competition

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Could you write a short story in one day? On Sunday 29 August get to the starting line at The Christchurch Art Gallery and take the one-day writing challenge. See our list of other writing competitions.

Posted on 18/08/10

CemeteryUndead and loving it: Supernatural Romance

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So you want love stories? But not those kissy-kissy flowery ones? How about a bit of supernatural romance to really get the heart racing — just before it gets ripped out by a flesh-eating zombie …

Posted 04/08/10

PoetryNational Poetry Day

Poetry

Friday 30 July was National Poetry Day. Check out Pulse's own Poetry section to celebrate in style. And why not send us some of your poetry for our competition?

Updated 02/08/10

WritingNew stories, big talent

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Our iPod competition is in full swing, and some brilliant stories have been published. Keep your eyes peeled for more to come, and start writing if you want to be in to win.

Updated 23/07/10

Patrick NessPatrick Ness: Write no matter what

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The third book in Patrick Ness's Chaos Walking trilogy — Monsters of Men — is due for release in May. The Pulse chatted with this award-winning author about, ideas, inspiration and writing advice.

Posted 19/04/10

Try some adult fiction this yearCrossing into adult fiction

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Sooner or later you'll want to try books written for adults. Our booklist has a great selection of interesting titles and authors that will inspire you to try something different and rewarding.

Posted 15/04/10

Steve MalleySteve Malley: artist and graphic novelist

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Steve Malley is a Christchurch artist, writer and a graphic novelist. He spoke to Shirley Library's Michelle Feary about how he got started, drawing, and shared six tips for getting good at graphic storytelling.

Posted 13/04/10