New Zealand Poetry Society Te Hunga Tito Ruri o Aotearoa
Want feedback about your poetry?
Find out about the benefits of joining the New Zealand Poetry Society here
The Poetry Advisory Service
The aim of PAS is to provide writers of poetry with a written critique from an experienced poet on a sample of their work. This is a support service for any poets who wish to develop their work. You do not have to be a member of NZPS.
What you can expect
Focused and constructive feedback from an individual member of a panel of experienced and published NZ poets selected for their proven teaching skills. This is an opportunity to get professional and personal comment on your writing. You will receive a written critique, including a response to particular questions.
What you need to do
- Choose up to 100 lines of poetry (500 words max.) for consideration.
- Identify those areas on which you particularly want feedback, e.g. choice of subject/ format/ use of words/ clarity/ imagery/ rhythm/ tone/ impact, etc.
- Fill in the application form. Click here to download it.
- Enclose your cheque (no staples, please). The charge for NZPS members is $65 and $75 for non-members
- Send two typed copies of your submission plus application form and cheque to:
- Poetry Advisory Service
- NZPS
- PO Box 5283
- Lambton Quay
- Wellington 6145
Remember to keep a copy.
Our response
We aim to send you a critique of your work within 4-6 weeks of receipt. We cannot guarantee that the critique will be full of praise and, inevitably, the response will be subjective.
Please direct all correspondence and queries about PAS, including post-review enquiries, to the Coordinator. No adviser will enter into direct correspondence.
