Kieron Gillen on world building: “All of writing is a magic trick”

On finding her first agent through the Escalator Talent Development Scheme

Richard Lambert returns to the podcast to discuss a difficult 2020

‘The psychological support offered by Escalator shows struggling writers that a career is possible for them’

One year on from the Escalator Talent Development Scheme

On the confidence gained through Escalator and the importance of focusing on writers who are underrepresented in the region

Try these simple exercises which require you to work within a formal constraint

Published author Thomas Heerma van Voss shares his techniques

Kate Summerscale joins us on the podcast

Cities of Literature digital conference 2020 hosted in Prague

We’re seeking a short story about Great Yarmouth High St for a nationwide project

Agent Emma Shercliff joins us on the podcast

Will Harris’ ‘heart-stopping’ first full poetry collection is our current NCW Virtual Book Club pick

‘When someone translates your story it feels a bit like starting a conversation with a silent but attentive reader.’

Celebrating the very best of publishing, writing and reading in the region.

Dutch author Thomas Heerma van Voss joins us for a month of Norwich-centred literary activities

Antony Johnston talks about his techniques for staying on top of projects and never missing a deadline

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Part of the Early Career Writers’ Resources pack on World Building

On the podcast discussing The Wicked + The Divine, Eternals, Star Wars and much more!

Selected by Desmond Elliott Prize 2020 winner Derek Owusu for the pupils of Aylward Academy

The National Centre for Writing is delighted to announce the mentees selected for the 2020-21 Literary Translator Mentorships Programme

Swedish author Golnaz Hashemzadeh Bonde in conversation with translator, poet and editor Elizabeth Clark Wessel

Charlotte Coombe’s new collaborative resource

Listen to the 2020 Noirwich Lecture

Cypriot writer Constantia Soteriou in conversation with translator Lina Protopapa

Northern Irish writer Jan Carson in conversation with Spanish translator Clara Ministral

If you enjoyed ‘Bluebird, Bluebird’, we think you’ll love these books too

Flo Reynolds introduces our latest Book Club read

Flemish author and playwright Jeroen Olyslaegers in conversation with writer, editor and translator David Colmer

A new professional development programme for developing cultural leaders in Norfolk & Suffolk

Mark Aldridge and Sophie Hannah discuss the 100-year history of one of Agatha Christie’s most beloved creations

“Even if I couldn’t sell a book, I’d still be writing.”

Collaboration: Place: Change Project Manager Nicola Naismith talks to Fearghus Ó Conchúir about his role as facilitator on the Developing Leaders programme

Paddy talks to Peggy on the podcast

Celebrating International Literacy Day and the importance of writing and reading in our everyday lives

Flo Reynolds shares tips on what to do and NOT do

Podcast with Desmond Elliot Prize shortlisted author

Eliza Clark on Boy Parts and lazy comparisons

Two new virtual writers in residence from the UNESCO City of Literature network

11 unmissable online events to enjoy this summer and beyond

Chris Gribble provides starter tips and an introduction to the grants system

Try these simple exercises which explore place and character in your writing

In conversation at the BCLT Summer School 2019

Welcoming writer and filmmaker Jay Bernard and poet and artist Khairani Barokka

Attica Locke’s powerful, award-winning crime novel is our current NCW Virtual Book Club pick

Talking with Chris Gribble

The region’s largest annual celebration of crime writing returns in an online format with a host of free events for everyone to enjoy!

Inua Ellams on plot and style

Okechukwu Nzelu explains his approach

Nicola returns to the pod!

Simon K Jones on his approach to narrative structure

Translator Sarah Ardizzone is on the podcast

If you could choose any character from a book to spend lockdown with, who would it be?

A great opportunity to put aside some writing time in the comfort of your own home

Kate Griffin talks to our former writer in residence

Recognising the books and writers who have been shaped by, and have helped to shape, the culture of the East of England

Join us for a special live showcase event this event at 6pm GMT

The debut novel-in-verse is praised by judges as a ‘transcendent work of literature’

Flo Reynolds launches the new Book Club book!

Happy birthday to us! Simon and Steph celebrate by looking back on some of their favourite episodes

A conversation with the award-winning author of A Girl is a Half-Formed Thing, The Lesser Bohemians and Strange Hotel

A look at how Lewis started putting on his own literature events, and what it means to write poetry in lockdown

Plus, how you can support Black bookshops and a diverse range of voices in literature

An introduction to the shortlist and a behind-the-scenes look at running the prize

The three novels in the running to win £10,000 and be named the year’s best debut novel from across the UK and Ireland

If you enjoyed ‘A Line Made By Walking’, we think you’ll love these books too

Bregje Hofstede is on the podcast

Patrick Barkham pays tribute to one of the bright spots of life in lockdown: the spirit of the natural world

A list of must-read books by Owen Sheers’ International Literature Showcase selected writers

Chitra Ramaswamy examines Owen Sheers’ showcase writers

Owen Sheers introduces his 10 writers for the International Literature Showcase

Introducing the first International Literature Showcase of 2020

Joe Hedinger on the way that books have followed him throughout his life – and how this haunting has increased during the lockdown period

A poem celebrating refuse and waste management key workers by award-winning performance-poet Luke Wright

How physical restrictions on movement can open up new freedoms in what, where, how and why you read

Fiona Bennett reflects on the power of poetry to provide companionship, beauty and escape in times of isolation

Featuring Sara Baume and Elizabeth Mcneal, chaired by Jen McDerra

While exploring South London’s Sydenham Hill Wood, Ellah P. Wakatama remembers the past and imagines the unknowable near future

Max Porter and Sam Winston discuss their experience of creating art in the dark

Sara Baume’s Goldsmiths Prize-shortlisted novel is this month’s NCW Virtual Book Club read

Michael’s tips and techniques on the podcast

Joe Dunthorne shares his techniques

Backstory, description and personality aids

We make our selections!

We’re reading: A Line Made By Walking by Sara Baume

Our first virtual book club will discuss Sara Baume’s remarkable Goldsmiths Prize-shortlisted novel, ‘A Line Made By Walking’.

From the familiar to the surreal, our hand pick of essential books from writers across the world

Thinking about a career in literary translation? International Booker Prize-longlisted translator Sophie Hughes offers some early advice

Motoyuki Shibata is on the podcast

Peggy Hughes gives her weekly book recommendations. This week features Latin American fiction and books to give you hope

INN CROWD is seeking new writing projects (digital or offline) that engage with rural pubs and their communities

11 truly useful tips from writers, hand-picked by the Hinterland editors

What is the role of the artist in society? Tips and techniques for writing poetry that packs a punch

Tips for researching difficult subjects, finding agents and working through a large project

Award-winning author Edward Parnell shares the benefits of joining an online writing course during the lockdown

This week, it’s a children’s and young person’s special with Vicki Maitland!