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Hot off the press! Browse our new season brochure
Autumn strides into view! As the nights draw in, we’re excited to light up the season with our jam-packed programme of events, festivals, courses, and opportunities celebrating the magic of words.
Walk Good: An Evening with Kwame Dawes
Poet Laureate of Jamaica Kwame Dawes brings his poetry to Norwich City of Literature.
On sale now! Darkest Chapter 2026
Set within a city world-renowned for its medieval atmosphere and haunted heritage, Darkest Chapter celebrates the breadth, ambition and innovation of one of publishing’s fastest growing genres.
The flagship horror festival will take place at the National Centre for Writing, Dragon Hall, on Saturday 7 November.
Start your story! Browse our tutored online courses
Book an online creative writing course from National Centre for Writing and University of East Anglia, starting February 2027!
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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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Norwich Film Festival 2026: Where Great Stories Come to Life
Every great film starts with a story. Next month, Norwich Film Festival returns from 6–15 November, bringing together writers, filmmakers, audiences and creative talent for ten days celebrating extraordinary storytelling on screen.
16 October 2026
‘A Street Through Time’: a new teaching resource for the KS2 History and English curriculum
We are delighted to introduce ‘A Street Through Time’, a new cross-curricular teaching resource designed to support Key Stage 2 History and English learning.
13 October 2026
National Centre for Writing selected as 2026 RSL & Hawthornden grant recipient
The National Centre for Writing is pleased to announce that we are one of ten inspirational projects to receive funding in the first round of Literature Matters Grants, awarded by the Royal Society of Literature (RSL) and Hawthornden Foundation.
9 October 2026
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