The hardest challenge for the writer to overcome is the blank page - that's right, just starting to write!

We know that it can be hard to find inspiration to fuel your creativity, so here are some useful tools to help you get started.

Literary Hub - the best of the literary web to inspire and expand your knowledge.
The Marginalia - musings and inspiration for the budding writer from literary history.
OWL/Purdue Writing Lab - the Purdue University Online Writing Lab serves writers around the world, providing training and useful tools.
NZ Poetry Society - Are you interested in exploring the world of poetry? The NZ Poetry Society is a great place to start, with heaps to inspire.
​Music for Writing - Check out this playlist of gentle piano music to help get you into the right headspace.
NZ Society of Authors - The great thing about becoming a writer is that there's a huge amount of help from writers who have been in the exact position you are. The NZ Society of Authors is there to help - they offer workshops, resources and even awards!
Schools Poetry Award - This poetry competition also collects poetry from other students for you to read and be inspired by.
Find a Writing Group! - one of the best things you can do to improve your writing is to share it with others. There are plenty of people out there in the same position as you - so why not join a writing group, or even start one! Learn more here.