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Explore Dragon Hall, the medieval home of our Literature House
National Centre for Writing is a home for writers, translators and readers from all walks of life. Our Literature House is based in Dragon Hall, a fascinating medieval building in the heart of Norwich UNESCO City of Litrature.
We are open Sunday to Wednesday, 10am–3pm each week for you to explore, discover, and share your story.
We are free to visit, drop by any time!
You can help us to ensure that Dragon Hall remains a vibrant hub of writing, reading, storytelling and community activity for years to come. Please consider making a donation when you visit — simply tap your debit or credit card on our donation displays or click here to donate online.
We welcome families, schools, and group bookings.
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Featured events, courses and opportunities – don’t miss out!
On sale now! City of Literature weekend 2024
Featuring Carys Davies, Michael Donkor, Val McDermid and more, join us for a weekend of celebrating the multiplicity of voices in our community and exploring important questions of communication and representation.
Sarah Perry: Enlightenment
Sarah Perry, the internationally bestselling author of Melmoth and The Essex Serpent, launches her highly anticipated new novel with us in the beautiful surroundings of Norwich Cathedral.
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 Tuesday 7 May 2024!
Each course is led by award-winning writers and industry experts, offers one-to-one feedback from your tutor on six assignments, and a supportive community of peers that continues far beyond your period of study thanks to our NCW Alumni.
Browse our residency and retreat opportunities
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.
Reintroducing Harriet Martineau with Stuart Hobday & Gaby Weiner
In this episode of The Writing Life, Stuart Hobday and Gaby Weiner discuss their new book ‘Reintroducing Harriet Martineau: Pioneering Sociologist and Activist’, and the the life and legacy of Harriet Martineau.
22 April 2024
How to improve your poetry: top tips for aspiring poets
Embarking on a new poem can feel like an intimidating task for any poet. In this article, we share our top tips and a creative writing exercise that will help you have fun with your poetry.
18 April 2024
Watch ‘Making the Unfamiliar Familiar’
How does a translator approach texts from the East written in a classical language which is culturally unfamiliar in the West?
12 April 2024
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