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On translating webtoons & Korean literature
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Nicola May joins us on the podcast
Talking with Peggy Hughes on the podcast
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On the podcast talking to Steph
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Sci-Fi author of Subject Twenty One and The Hidden Base joins Simon on the podcast
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On the Writing Life podcast
In conversation with Alice Kent
The 2021 Noirwich Crime Writing Festival lecture
Talking to Chitra Ramaswamy about Little Scratch
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Discussing the concept of hope on the podcast
Lewis Buxton discusses publishing his first poetry collection
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Talking on the podcast to Rebecca DeWald
Journalist and debut author Elle Griffin is on the podcast
The writing and politics of A Small Man’s England
A deep dive with Sarah Ardizzone, Jamie Lee Searle & Rosie Eyre
Talking to Molly-Rose Medhurst on the podcast
Essential writing tips for the podcast!
Plus a preview of the International Literature Showcase 2021!
Creator of Babylon5 and Sense8 on the podcast
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An Imagining the City podcast
Abir Mukherjee delivers a powerful essay on growing up in the UK as a child of Indian immigrants, Britain’s relationship to its colonial history, and what drives him to write.
Award-winning writer, poet and podcaster Derek Owusu moves between waking and dreaming in this personal snapshot of a year spent in lockdown
Kerri ní Dochartaigh reflects on the experience of writing, dreaming and falling pregnant during a global pandemic
BBC Short Story Award winner Jo Lloyd is on the podcast
Writer-illustrator of The Phoenix, Mega Robo Bros and Freddy Vs School on the podcast
The author of The Last Good Man joins us on this week’s podcast
Behind-the-scenes of the BAFTA Award-winning game
Why and how Tom publishes his books with Unbound
The remarkable true story of the slave who become Queen Victoria’s goddaughter
Researching and writing The Good Girls: An Ordinary Killing
Talking to Peggy Hughes on The Writing Life podcast
Blog & podcast featuring translator William Gregory
Author Stephen Michael Shearer and film director John Hay on the podcast
Examining the conversation structure of Two Tribes
Jon Ransom joins us on the podcast
Exploring the impact of Escalator
On finding confidence and an agent via the Escalator talent development scheme
Discussing his debut novel Love, Unscripted
Abi Daré on her techniques in The Girl With The Louding Voice
Thomas Heerma van Voss on the podcast
Talking with the writers and producer on the podcast
Award-winning creator of RENDANG on the podcast
Professor John Mullan joins the podcast
Stuart Turton shares his expertise and tips on the podcast
Sally-Anne Lomas and Sam Ruddock on the podcast
In conversation with Femi Kayode at Noirwich 2020
Richard Lambert returns to the podcast to discuss a difficult 2020
Kate Summerscale joins us on the podcast
Agent Emma Shercliff joins us on the podcast
Antony Johnston talks about his techniques for staying on top of projects and never missing a deadline
On the podcast discussing The Wicked + The Divine, Eternals, Star Wars and much more!
Listen to the 2020 Noirwich Lecture
Flo Reynolds introduces our latest Book Club read
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.”
Paddy talks to Peggy on the podcast
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
Chris Gribble provides starter tips and an introduction to the grants system
In conversation at the BCLT Summer School 2019
Nicola returns to the pod!
Translator Sarah Ardizzone is on the podcast
Kate Griffin talks to our former writer in residence
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
An introduction to the shortlist and a behind-the-scenes look at running the prize
Bregje Hofstede is on the podcast
Introducing the first International Literature Showcase of 2020
Featuring Sara Baume and Elizabeth Mcneal, chaired by Jen McDerra
Max Porter and Sam Winston discuss their experience of creating art in the dark
Michael’s tips and techniques on the podcast
We’re reading: A Line Made By Walking by Sara Baume
Motoyuki Shibata is on the podcast
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
Vahur Afanasjev joins us on the podcast
Mark Stay returns to the podcast
Motoyuki Shibata and Bregje Hofstede share their creative methods
On Weather, catastrophising, coronavirus and what to do about it all
Ayobami Adebayo on the podcast
Leena Norms on the podcast
Ashley Hickson-Lovence joins us on the podcast
Cat Woodward joins us on the podcast
Nuril Basri’s journey to becoming a writer
Agent Ed Wilson shares his top tips for writers
We talk to Ashley Stokes on the podcast
What to do – and not do
Julia Crouch on the long beginning of her career
Talking to Katri Skala on the podcast
Steph talks with Edward Parnell on the podcast
We talk to Ekaterina Petrova on this week’s podcast
Talking to writer, columnist and poet Ruthie Collins
We talk to author-illustrator Mandy Stanley
Top tips from Agustinus Wibowo and Suzanne Joinson
Does highbrow literature really exist?
The inaugural UNESCO City of Literature Writer in Residence joins us on the podcast
Talking with Eric Ngalle Charles, Zaffar Kunial and Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi
Sara Collins joins us on the podcast
Debut novelist Richard Lambert discusses getting ready for his book’s publication
Exclusive interview from Noirwich 2019
Recorded live at the Noirwich Crime Writing Festival 2019
In conversation with Kate Griffin
We talk to bookshop owner Leanne Fridd
Advice from author Claire McGowan
We visit two independent bookshops in Edinburgh
Part of the International Literature Showcase
Our selected writer for the A Room of One’s Own opportunity
Live from London Book Fair 2019
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In conversation at Dragon Hall
Exploring the origins of their silkpunk novellas
In conversation with lead writer Kelsey Beachum
It’s also the 50th episode of the podcast!
The 2019 Harriet Martineau Lecture
Talking to Kate Griffin
Hannah Garrard talks to Carl about The Owl at the Window
In conversation with Flo Reynolds
plus introducing our new book Walking Norwich: The Real and Imagined City
The City of Literature architect gives you the guided tour
In conversation with Seren Saunders
Joe Hedinger guests on the podcast
Recorded at the Free Word Centre
Talking about her work with Peggy Hughes
in conversation with deputy editor Ros Porter
In conversation with The Selfies shortlisted author
in conversation at London Book Fair 2019
Interview with Jon Ingold from Inkle Studios
Live from the Noirwich Crime Writing Festival 2018
From the Norfolk & Norwich Festival archives
We talk to Creative Writing Cop Tim Clare
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Tom Abba talks Ambient Literature
with series creator Robert Thorogood
Tamsin Flower discusses The Lives of F and how arts funding has helped her career
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The full, extended interview with Young Ambassadors Emily Webb and Grace Murray
Author of Dark Chapter
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We talk to the writers
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Get ready for November
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with Sara Khalili
In conversation with Gerbrand Bakker, David Colmer and Andrew Burton
Talking with Susan Harris and Samantha Schnee from Words Without Borders
“What we really talk about when we talk about crime fiction”
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Recorded at the Noirwich Crime Writing Festival 2017
from the Noirwich Crime Writing Festival
Plus a sneak peek at Noirwich 2018
In conversation with Ian Nettleton
Discussing leadership, responsibility and insurmountable challenges
The indie author on being an early adopter of self-publishing and how the landscape has changed in the last decade.
Talking with translator Canan Marasligil
The Bestseller Experiment plus Man Booker longlist discussion
Sarah Perry, Fiona Sampson and Peggy Hughes on Mary Shelley, Daphne du Maurier and Muriel Spark
Self-publishing on a grand scale
Crowdfunding translation
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