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NZSA National Youth Network Survey 2025
1.
What is your age?
(Required.)
16-19
20-24
25-29
30-35
2.
What genres do you primarily write in? (Check all that apply)
(Required.)
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Poetry
Screenwriting
Playwriting
Journalism
Other (please specify)
3.
How would you describe your writing experience?
(Required.)
Beginner
Emerging
Established
Professional
4.
Have you had your work published?
(Required.)
Yes – self-published
Yes – traditionally published
No – but I am working towards it
No – I write for personal enjoyment
5.
What are the biggest challenges you face as a writer in New Zealand? (Check all that apply)
(Required.)
Finding publishing opportunities
Financial support
Access to mentorship
Networking with other writers
Balancing writing with other commitments
Other (please specify)
6.
What types of opportunities would help you the most in your writing career? (Check all that apply)
(Required.)
Grants/Funding
Workshops & Courses
Mentorship
Networking Events
Competitions & Awards
Publishing Pathways
Other (please specify)
7.
Have you ever applied for a grant or funding for your writing with NZSA?
(Required.)
Yes
No
Didn’t know they were available
8.
Would you be interested in mentorship from experienced writers?
(Required.)
Yes – one-on-one
Yes – group mentorship
No
9.
Do you feel connected to a community of writers?
(Required.)
Yes
Somewhat
No
10.
What type of events would you be most interested in attending? (Check all that apply)
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In-person workshops
Online workshops
Social meetups
Writing retreats
Panel discussions with published authors
Other (please specify)
11.
How do you prefer to receive information about opportunities and events?
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Email newsletters
Social media
Website updates
Online forums
Other (please specify)
12.
Are there any barriers preventing you from engaging with NZSA opportunities? (Check all that apply)
(Required.)
Cost
Lack of awareness
Time constraints
Accessibility issues
Imposter syndrome
Other (please specify)
13.
What could a writers’ organisation do to better support younger writers like you?
(Required.)
14.
Have you ever entered a writing competition before?
(Required.)
Yes, I have entered multiple competitions
Yes, I have entered at least one competition
No, but I am interested in entering in the future
No, and I am not currently interested in entering competitions
15.
What has been your highest achievement in a writing competition so far?
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I have won a writing competition
I have placed (e.g., runner-up, finalist) but not won
I have participated but did not place
I have not entered any competitions yet
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16.
What challenges or barriers, if any, have you experienced or do you think might prevent you from entering writing competitions?
(Required.)
17.
If you could change one thing about the writing industry in New Zealand, what would it be?
(Required.)
18.
Would you be interested in participating in a focus group or further discussions about supporting young writers?
(Required.)
Yes
Maybe
No
19.
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