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Hot off the press! Browse our new season brochure
We’ve lined-up a jam-packed programme of live events, courses, workshops, and development opportunities for writers and literary translators to see you through autumn and into the new year.
On Tour with Bad Betty Press
Join Bad Betty Press for a night of dynamic poetry and music, showcasing world-class artists and local favourites in a warm and inclusive setting.
Browse our residency and retreat opportunities
Would you like to stay and write in a UNESCO City of Literature? Residency opportunities offer writers and translators the unique and valuable gift of time, space and freedom, allowing them to produce their best work.
Our residency programme encompasses in-person and virtual residencies for writers and translators. We work with a wide range of partners and funders to support NCW and Norwich UNESCO City of Literature residencies and exchanges, and we also publicise opportunities for creatives to take part in residencies with sister UNESCO Cities of Literature around the world.
City of Literature Christmas Market
Grab yourself (or a loved one) the perfect literary gift courtesy of publishers and makers from across the region at our City of Literature Christmas Market.
The Writing Life January (30-day challenge)
Make your New Year resolutions easy with The Writing Life 30-day challenge: unique daily writing exercises throughout January.
Everything that’s on…
Our programme of activity runs all year round, encompassing courses, festivals, workshops, live performances, socials, and so much more. Explore what we’ve got coming up below.
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Explore our latest blogs, resourses, podcasts and guides in the NCW library.
Writing grief and the body: Lisabelle Tay & Heather Parry in conversation with Yan Ge
In this Halloween-flavoured episode of The Writing Life Podcast, writers Lisabelle Tay and Heather Parry discuss writing grief and the monstrous body.
3 November 2025
Spotlight on…Bookshops in Norwich UNESCO City of Literature
Bookshops form a vibrant and creative constellation across Norwich UNESCO City of Literature’s medieval streets.
28 October 2025
‘How (not) to take a walk in Norwich City’ by Clara Chow
In this article, National Centre for Writing cottage resident Clara Chow transforms an ordinary evening stroll into a tender and fun exploration of faith, creativity, vulnerability, and unexpected human connection in a foreign city.
28 October 2025
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