Writers will have a new place to meet and work in the creative heart of the capital later this month.
There will be a seat at the table whether there's a book of poetry in the making, a novel, or a mother's memoir.
The Wellington Writers' Studio is launching in the historic Berry Building on Cuba Street.
Inspired by what she saw in New York, and concerned her local neighbourhood might be losing its creative edge, the mind and the purse behind this is Emily Makere Broadmore, who speaks with Kathryn.