
Writing food and place with Nina Mingya Powles
Food writing is a hugely creative and varied genre which is experiencing a resurgence, and both food and place can be powerful ways to situate your story and connect with your reader in creative non-fiction writing. In this workshop, Nina Mingya Powles (author of Small Bodies of Water and Tiny Moons) will help you to […]
2 - 4.30pm
Online (Zoom)
£45 / £35 conc

Write Here, Write Now (Dragon Hall)
Come and write and meet fellow writers in these relaxed sessions at Dragon Hall. Write quietly in the Norwich Freemen’s Charity Education Room or write and chat in the garden. We’ll meet for two hours, broken down into 30 minutes of quiet writing time followed by 30 minutes chat. Drop-in at either 5pm or 6pm, […]
5 - 7pm
Pay what you can

Compelling character relationships with Okechukwu Nzelu
Join Okechukwu Nzelu, award-winning author of The Private Joys of Nnenna Maloney and Here Again Now, in this friendly workshop which will help you to craft compelling character relationships in your fiction writing. Strongly developed individual characters are important for your story, but it’s the relationships between characters that can bring your themes to life, […]
10am - 12.30pm
Online (Zoom)
£45 / £35 conc

Meet the World: Talking Stories: New Translation from Korea, Switzerland and Vietnam
Our Meet the World event in July will explore the intricacies of writing and literary translation from Korean, French and Vietnamese, in partnership with Strangers Press and Tilted Axis Press. Our two translators in residence at Dragon Hall, Clare Richards and Soobin Kim, will chat about the translation process with reference to their participation in […]
7 - 8pm
Pay what you can

Caine Prize shortlist celebration
Join us for an evening with the AKO Caine Prize 2022 shortlisted writers celebrating the ‘vibrancy, variety and splendour of creative talent among writers of African descent’ (Okey Ndibe, 2022 Chair of judges). You will have the opportunity to hear from and meet the shortlist: Joshua Chizoma, Nigeria (Collector of Memories); Nana-Ama Danquah, Ghana (When […]
7pm (doors 6.30pm)
Free, please book your ticket in advance

Guided Tour of Dragon Hall
Come and explore the historic Dragon Hall, now home to the National Centre for Writing, and take a full guided tour of this fascinating building. Learn more about the architectural and social history of this 15th Century building from an experienced volunteer guide. Dragon Hall has had a fascinating and colourful history – starting life […]
Starts 2pm - approx. 1.5 hrs
Free (suggested donation £5)

Meet the World: Violent Phenomena
Join us to celebrate the publication of the new Tilted Axis Press anthology asking questions about whiteness, the canon, and imperialism. Violent Phenomena: 21 Essays on Translation is edited by Kavita Bhanot and Jeremy Tiang. Frantz Fanon wrote in 1961 that ‘Decolonisation is always a violent phenomenon,’ meaning that the violence of colonialism can only […]
7 - 8pm BST
Free - please register in advance

Dragon Hall Social
Are you a writer, reader, translator or creative looking to meet new people in the city? Want to have a nose around the historic Dragon Hall? Keen to find a partner for a new project? Join us for an informal, friendly evening of conversation, ideas exchange and support at the Dragon Hall Social! Open to […]
6pm (doors at 5.30pm)
Free - let us know you're coming!

Telling your story through poetry with Nadine Aisha Jassat
Join poet and performer Nadine Aisha Jassat for this friendly online workshop, in which you’ll discover how to tell your story through the power of poetry. Nadine will guide you through a series of exercises and discussions designed to help you bring your experience, history and unique perspective to the page. You’ll work with a […]
10am - 12.30pm
Online (Zoom)
£45 / £35 conc

NCW Book Club: Heaven
Join us for a discussion of Mieko Kawakami’s novel Heaven. Shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2022, this sharp and illuminating novel about a fourteen-year-old boy subjected to relentless bullying was described by Cosmopolitan as ‘a sucker-punch of a story that implores you to question even your own morality.’ At this informal session you’ll meet like-minded […]
6 - 7.30pm
Pay what you can

Virtual Book Club Discussion: Heaven
Join us and share your passion for reading! Heaven by Mieko Kawakami has been revealed as our new book. Every two months we meet in person and virtually over tea and biscuits to discuss some of the best works in contemporary literature. We’ll explore short stories, novels, non-fiction, poetry, and works in translation, making these […]
6 - 7.30pm BST
Pay what you can

Michael Pedersen & Omar Musa
Boy Friends & Killernova: a dazzling double launch. Prize-winning writers Michael Pedersen (Scotland) and Omar Musa (Australia/Malaysia) join forces to present their hotly-anticipated new books. Pedersen’s poetic memoir Boy Friends (published by Faber & Faber) has been flagged as perhaps the most anticipated publication of the year. Whilst Omar Musa’s acclaimed collection Killernova (originally published […]
6.30 - 7.30pm
Pay what you can

Learn to write speculative fiction with Aliya Whiteley
Let your imagination take flight in this online workshop on speculative fiction with multi-talented author Aliya Whiteley. Through a combination of writing exercises and group discussions, Aliya will share advice and techniques for how to craft original stories filled with strangeness and charm. Whether you’re a seasoned sci-fi writer, or simply looking to try this […]
10am - 12.30pm
Online (Zoom)
£45 / £35 conc

Write Here, Write Now (Dragon Hall)
Come and write and meet fellow writers in these relaxed sessions at Dragon Hall. Write quietly in the Norwich Freemen’s Charity Education Room or write and chat in the garden. We’ll meet for two hours, broken down into 30 minutes of quiet writing time followed by 30 minutes chat. Drop-in at either 5pm or 6pm, […]
5 - 7pm
Pay what you can

Guided Tour of Dragon Hall
Come and explore the historic Dragon Hall, now home to the National Centre for Writing, and take a full guided tour of this fascinating building. Learn more about the architectural and social history of this 15th Century building from an experienced volunteer guide. Dragon Hall has had a fascinating and colourful history – starting life […]
Starts 2pm - approx. 1.5 hrs
Free (suggested donation £5)

Get writing with Elaine Baker (11-13 years)
Join us for a pick’n’mix session of creative prompts for developing characters, stories and dialogue in your poetry and prose. A relaxed opportunity to write and share together, with buckets of inspiration, encouragement and celebration! Designed for young people aged 11 – 13 years. Places are limited to 15 participants – please book in advance […]
10am - 12noon
Pay what you can

Get Writing with Elaine Baker (14-17 years)
In our time together we’ll be writing from a fun bunch of pick’n’mix prompts. There’ll be praiseworthy ode poems, character creation, development and dialogue in prose and the freedom to take your storylines and poems wherever you want to! Most importantly, it will be a time to write and share together, with buckets of inspiration, […]
1:30-3:30pm
Pay what you can

Dragon Hall Social
Are you a writer, reader, translator or creative looking to meet new people in the city? Want to have a nose around the historic Dragon Hall? Keen to find a partner for a new project? Join us for an informal, friendly evening of conversation, ideas exchange and support at the Dragon Hall Social! Open to […]
6pm (doors at 5.30pm)
Free - let us know you're coming!

Travel Writing 101 with Tharik Hussain
In-person workshop at National Centre for Writing, Dragon Hall, Norwich Have you ever wanted to write about your travels, but not been sure where to begin? Perhaps you’ve already written about a special place and want to know where else your writing could take you? Or maybe you’re a seasoned traveller looking to carve your […]
10am - 1pm
National Centre for Writing, Dragon Hall
£45 / £35 conc

Writing poems with John Osborne (11-13 years)
What do we write poems about? Why do we write them? What makes a good first line? Join poet John Osborne for an interactive session that will equip you with everything you need to get started with writing poetry. Designed for young people aged 11 – 13 years. Places are limited to 15 participants – […]
10am-12noon
Pay what you can

Writing poems with John Osborne (14-17 years)
What do we write poems about? Why do we write them? What makes a good first line? Join poet John Osborne for an interactive session that will equip you with everything you need to get started with writing poetry. Designed for young people aged 14 – 17 years. Places are limited to 15 participants – […]
1:30-3:30pm
Pay what you can

Ian McEwan & Sarah Perry
Ian McEwan, our foremost storyteller, returns to Norwich UNESCO City of Literature to discuss his ambitious and mesmerising new novel, Lessons. Spanning a 70-year period, Lessons starts as the Second World War is ending, taking in the Suez and Cuban Missile Crises, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and continuing right up to the current […]
6.30pm
£10 (£8 conc)

Meet the World: Japan to the UK: Poetry in Collaboration
Bringing together poets from Scotland, England and across Japan, this unique international collaborative project celebrates new works made across styles, languages and cultures. Emphasising the possibilities of poetry and performance over and alongside translation, this event will see new works made in pairs, including by visiting poets Kyoko Yoshida and Fukuda Pero Hirohisa. Also including […]
7.30pm
Pay what you can

Start Writing Crime Fiction
12-week online writing course begins Monday 19 September 2022 Crime fiction is the biggest-selling genre in the UK and this course will help you to incorporate its building blocks into your own writing. Join the Queen of Domestic Noir, Julia Crouch, for an online creative writing course which will teach you how to write a […]
12 weeks
Online
£427.50 early bird rate (£475 full price)

Writing Fiction: Next Steps
18-week online writing course begins Monday 19 September 2022 Join Lynne Bryan for a six-month, in-depth online creative writing course. This intermediate course builds on the expertise acquired at introductory level, providing more depth and a wider range of reading and approaches to fiction. At this level you will acquire and experiment with more […]
18 weeks
Online
£950

Writing Poetry: Next Steps
18-week online writing course begins Monday 19 September 2022 Award-winning poet Anthony Vahni Ezikiel Capildeo will be your guide through this next level course, designed for poets keen to push themselves further. Through experimentation, challenge and feedback, you will produce new work and have a better sense of how to assess your […]
18 weeks
Online
£950

Start Writing Fiction
12-week online writing course begins Monday 19 September. Learn the foundational skills of fiction writing with an online creative writing course designed for new writers and anyone wanting to write more regularly. Over 12 weeks of inspirational teaching, exercises and assignments you will receive personalised feedback on your work and learn how to create great […]
12 weeks
Online
£427.50 early bird rate (£475 full price)

Start Writing Poetry
12-week online writing course begins Monday 19 September Join us on a journey into the transformative world of writing poetry. On this 12-week online creative writing course you’ll read inspiring poets, explore how poems take shape, and begin to write poems and share your own work with a friendly supportive group. What […]
12 weeks
Online
£427.50 early bird rate (£475 full price)

An Introduction to the Memoir
12-week online writing course begins Monday 19 September 2022 Do you want to tell your own story? Life stories have resonance for others and are a gift to be shared. In this online creative writing course led by Monique Roffey, winner of the Costa Book of the Year 2020 for The Mermaid of Black Conch, […]
12 weeks
Online
£427.50 early bird rate (£475 full price)

Start Writing Creative Non-Fiction
12-week online writing course begins Monday 19 September 2022 Discover the core techniques for writing creative non-fiction, be it a biography, reportage, nature writing or another of the many flourishing forms within the genre, on this 12-week online creative writing course. Whether you have started to write and would like help moving forward or simply […]
12 weeks
Online
£427.50 early bird rate (£475 full price)

Writing Creative Non-Fiction: Next steps
18-week online writing course begins Monday 19 September 2022 Join Dan Richards, author of five works of creative non-fiction including Holloway, Climbing Days and Outpost for an 18-week in-depth online creative writing course. This intermediate course builds on the expertise acquired at an introductory level and has a focus on using place and locations in creative non-fiction. […]
18 weeks
Online
£950

Writing Crime Fiction: Next Steps
18-week online writing course begins Monday 19 September 2022 Join Nicola Upson, CWA Dagger shortlisted author of the Expert in Murder series, for an 18-week in-depth online creative writing course. This intermediate course builds on the expertise acquired at an introductory level and will lead you through the elements of writing a […]
18 weeks
Online
£950

Writing Historical Fiction: Next Steps
18-week online writing course begins Monday 19 September 2022 Join Lucy Hughes-Hallett, award-winning cultural historian and novelist, for an 18-week in-depth online creative writing course. This intermediate course builds on the expertise acquired at an introductory level and will lead you through the elements of writing a historical fiction novel. In this […]
18 weeks
Online
£950

An Introduction to Scriptwriting
12-week online creative writing course begins Monday 19 September This course is an all-encompassing introduction to scriptwriting and is designed for writers who are just starting to explore scripts. You will learn the mechanisms of working across a variety of script forms: TV, film, theatre and radio. You’ll discover ways to generate ideas and turn […]
12 weeks
Online
£427.50 early bird rate (£475 full price)

Start Writing Historical Fiction
12-week online writing course begins Monday 19 September 2022 Historical fiction is one of the most popular literary forms and one of the most varied. A historical novel can be a war-story, a romance, a whodunit, a tense socio-political drama, a quest or a pursuit. It can be a tightly focussed personal confession. It can […]
12 weeks
Online
£427.50 early bird rate (£475 full price)

Guided Tour of Dragon Hall
Come and explore the historic Dragon Hall, now home to the National Centre for Writing, and take a full guided tour of this fascinating building. Learn more about the architectural and social history of this 15th Century building from an experienced volunteer guide. Dragon Hall has had a fascinating and colourful history – starting life […]
Starts 2pm - approx. 1.5 hours
Free (suggested donation £5)

Dragon Hall Social
Are you a writer, reader, translator or creative looking to meet new people in the city? Want to have a nose around the historic Dragon Hall? Keen to find a partner for a new project? Join us for an informal, friendly evening of conversation, ideas exchange and support at the Dragon Hall Social! Open to […]
6pm (doors 5.30pm)
Free - let us know you're coming!