Archived Challenges
The 6,000 Word Easter Challenge
A fast-paced but enjoyable challenge for that long autumn holiday weekend.
From 06 Apr 2007 00:00:00 until 09 Apr 2007 23:59:59
Southern Cross Novel Challenge 2007
Southern Cross Novel Challenge (SoCNoC, pronounced "sock-nock") held in June, with a long weekend and wintry weather, is NaNoWriMo for the Southern Hemisphere.
From 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 until 30 Jun 2007 23:59:59
Zing Thing Jul '07
Welcome to the first ever 'Zing Thing', a snappy, short and spectacular challenge to get those creative juices flowing.
From 27 Jul 2007 17:00:00 until 29 Jul 2007 23:59:59
The End is Nigh 2007
This August Kiwi Writers challenges YOU to either finish a work of fiction or complete anything else writing related.
From 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 until 31 Aug 2007 23:59:59
The New Year Novella Challenge 2008
The highs and lows you just experienced after November now seem like a distant memory. But wait, you've decided to take a break from writing seeing as December is completely mad. Well, this here challenge is a gentle one to get you back into the swing of things in the New Year. Have you ever written a novella? No. Now's your chance.
From 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 until 31 Jan 2008 23:59:59
Waitangi Weekend Word Wace 2008
5 days. 7,500 words. Short and sharp. You'll be surprised at what you can achieve with a little healthy competition.
From 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 until 10 Feb 2008 23:59:59
The 6,000 Word Easter Challenge
A fast paced, enjoyable challenge to excite this autumn.
From 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 until 24 Mar 2008 23:59:59
Southern Cross Novel Challenge 2008
The Southern Cross Novel Challenge (SoCNoC, pronounced "sock-nock") held in June, with a long weekend and wintry weather, is NaNoWriMo for the Southern Hemisphere.
From 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 until 30 Jun 2008 23:59:59
The Zing Thing Jul '08
The 'Zing Thing' is a snappy, short and spectacular challenge to get those creative juices flowing.
From 18 Jul 2008 17:00:00 until 20 Jul 2008 23:59:59