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‘Writing in the City of Roses’ by Amanda Addison
Norwich-based writer Amanda Addison reflects on her writing retreat in Taif UNESCO City of Literature.
12 January 2026
Poets in conversation: John Osborne & Lewis Buxton on performance, humour, and place
In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, Norwich-based writers John Osborne and Lewis Buxton discuss writing poetry for page and performance.
12 January 2026
How to structure a crime novel plot
Crime writer and tutor Julia Crouch, author of Her Husband’s Lover and The Daughters, shares her advice for structuring a crime novel plot.
9 January 2026
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