Writers are able to stay at the centre for short-term visits either to write or to carry out research. Unlike the funded Writers in Residence programme, these stays are self-booked at the standard accommodation rate, open to both international and New Zealand writers. The minimum length of stay is one week, with a maximum of two months. Visit the accommodation page for the current rates and terms and conditions.
Visiting Writers
Nataliya Oryshcuk 2014
Originally coming from Ukraine, Nataliya is a Christchurch based academic, actress, street performer and an emerging playwright. With a PhD in Russian studies and particular interest in Soviet ideology, literature and fantasy genre, she is an author
John Downie: 2014
John Downie has been a visiting writer at the Michael King Writers' Centre twice, first in 2013 and again in 2014. In 2014 he worked on a fiction project, a series of inter-linked stories called Mr Brillo. John has had a long professional career as a
Barry Brickell 2014 2012
Artist, potter, conservationist and railway enthusiast Barry Brickell has been a visiting writer at the Michael King Writers' Centre in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2014. The centre is privileged to have been able to host Barry and provide a place wher
Jaspreet Singh: 2015 2014
Author Jaspreet Singh was a visiting writer at the Michael King Writers' Centre in March 2015. It was the second time he was resident at the centre, as he also stayed in 2014. He moved from the Michael King Writers' Centre to take up a three-month re
Jenny Howarth: 2013-2018
Jenny Haworth is well-known as both publisher and writer. She is a regular visitor to the centre and in 2014 was awarded the NZ Society of Authors Museum Fellowship for her work on artists during World War I. She has since returned regularly to resea