Introducing our 'Lit Insiders'

The National Centre for Writing is delighted to welcome 18 new faces to our brand new ‘Lit from the Inside’ professional development programme.

The ‘Lit Insiders’ share a love of reading, writing and books in their schools and local communities, and will spend the next 12 months helping spread the word of Norwich as England’s first UNESCO City of Literature while gaining valuable experience for a future career in the creative industries.

Casper Rhodes-Leeder, Jane Austen College
Shae Maroney, Notre Dame High School
Ruby Cross, City of Norwich School
Felix Platt, Litcham School
Poppy Nash, Hellesdon High School
Matthew Spalding, Norwich School
Antonia Rogers, home educated
Freya Cushing, Thorpe St. Andrews School and Sixth Form
Anneke Jarrald, City of Norwich School
Ella Bishop, The Thetford Academy
Sophie Sargant, City of Norwich School
Kamil Sharpe, Attleborough Academy
Reuben Andrews, Framingham Earl High School
Amelia Stephen, Hobart High School
Oyinkansola Annabelle Olabode, Wymondham College
Alastair Wyllie, Norwich School
Harriet Fletcher, Aylsham High School
Amelia Platt, Reepham College

Through a range of creative and professional development opportunities, the ‘Lit Insiders’ will explore how an arts organisation works from the inside; judging the Young Norfolk Writing Competition and planning the finalists showcase; interviewing authors, translators and international writers; and developing their own creative writing. Participants will also have the opportunity to complete their Bronze or Silver Arts Award – a nationally recognised qualification.

We look forward to seeing their news, reviews and interviews over the coming months!