About National Centre For Writing
The National Centre for Writing is a literature development agency based in Norwich; a place of discovery, exchange, ideas and learning for writers, translators, readers and everyone who loves words.
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In case you didn't know.... We've launched our book!!! Find out where you can pick up a copy over on our Instagram story...üíõüíõüíõüíõüíõüíõüíõ
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BUMPER PODCAST PART #2! NCW's Director of Communications Alice Kent gives a few spoilers about our limited edition upcoming book...
Calling translators far and wide! We are thrilled to be working with Harvill Secker prize for the 10th anniversary of the Young Translators' Prize 2019! As part of the prize, we will be awarding a coveted place on our mentorship scheme. More about how to apply can be found here:
It's Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK and we wanted to spread the word about some of our FREE events that can help ease the struggles and pressures of everyday life. Join us at Dragon Hall on Thursday 13 June for an evening of talks, writing and reading for wellbeing. Book your spot!
BUMPER PODCAST PART #1! History, gender politics, and walking: all the things that make our April writer-in-residence Kathleen Vereecken put pen to paper...
We can't wait to host delegates from all 28 UNESCO Cities of Literature in Norwich next week! Here's a sneak peak of our special Nottwich 2019 totes designed by the wonderful Evie Clarke at Nua University of the Arts...
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Norfolk & Norwich Festival is well under way and isn't it truly spectacular this year? Make sure you get along to the City of Literature weekend where there is something for EVERYONE...
We've got big names like Ali Smith, Sarah Perry, Kerry Hudson, Richard Shepherd, Granta, Salt 1999-2019, and so many more! From politics to magic, adventure to forensics, our events celebrate the power of words...
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TIME’S RUNNING OUT ON Creative Future's #CFWA19 FREE writing competition for underrepresented writers! Theme: HOME. Over £10k of prizes. Deadline: 2 June 2019. Don’t miss out!
EU Writers 2019 returns TONIGHT at the British Library! Join us to explore the intersection between poetry and performance with readings from three leading European poets, followed by a performance from François and the Atlas Mountains of their incredible album, Fleurs du Mal, inspired by Baudelaire’s famous collection. More info here:
Nottwich is nearly upon us! What's Nottwich you ask?
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We are teaming up with Nottingham City of Literature to host delegates from all 28 UNESCO Cities of Literature in our cities. We are celebrating how words connect us globally and how we can help each other to keep literature alive and buzzing all over the world.
... Here's our story of becoming a UNESCO City of Literature on BBC Radio 4...
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We're incredibly excited to welcome four of the most exciting writers from across the channel to share their stories and experiences in an evening of writing and ideas at Dragon Hall as part of European Writers 2019. Tickets are just ¬£5...and include a glass of wine (as if you needed any more persuading!) Get yours now -> https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/‚ Ķ/stories-from-eur‚Ķ/
NCW's Programme Director, fountain-of-all-literature-knowledge and chief programmer of this year's City of Literature weekend at Norfolk & Norwich Festival, Peggy Hughes, shares her guide for getting the most out of your festival experience...
Get your tickets for our unmissable event with Aida Edemariam and Sinéad Gleeson at Norfolk & Norwich Festival. Two intelligent, challenging, honest writers give a voice to the 'ordinary' women all over the world as they deal with the pain and achievements of life in the margins...
'The power of Aida Endemariam’s writing is precisely its ability to reach across the gaping chasm formed by time, alien tradition and unfamiliar mores, connecting up our common humanity.’ Michela Wrong, New Statesman
We're half-way through our wedding open house at the beautiful Dragon Hall. Tours are running until 4pm, so you've still got plenty of time to come along!
Join us on Tuesday (14th May) at the British Library and explore the intersection between poetry and performance - hear from three leading European poets, followed by a performance from François and the Atlas Mountains of their incredible new album, Fleurs du Mal, inspired by Baudelaire’s famous collection! More info here:
Handover festival-in-a-day is in full swing at Anteros Arts Foundation! If you're interested in writing and social activism then head on over, there are still more fantastic events to go to! Get your tickets below, or buy on the door. Choose what you pay: £8, £5 and £3
Sit down, enjoy a cuppa and see Norwich from a different perspective...
Korean poet Jeongrye Choi was one of our first Arts Council England funded writers in residence at the beautiful, newly refurbished Dragon Hall. Thanks to Mattho Madersloot, we get to share with Jeongrye's diary with you in English translation!!!