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Join us to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Carcanet, one of the outstanding independent literary publishers of our time. We’re delighted to host a day of presentations, discussions and poetry readings, to explore the relationship between publisher and poet over the years; the development of an indie poetry press that has survived half a century, […]

Join us to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Carcanet, one of the outstanding independent literary publishers of our time. This evening event will feature readings from poets Sasha Dugdale, Julia Blackburn, Sophie Hannah and Miles Burrows. Refreshments will be available and the event will be followed by an opportunity to by books and get them […]

Control. Alt. Delete? We know that our planet faces serious waste issues, but what if we redefined rubbish? UEA’s Dr Lorna Richardson will explore the value of preserving our digital heritage; poet Dr John Wedgwood Clarke will take us down to the poetic landfill; Norfolk County Council’s Alun Housago will argue that solutions lie in […]

The biggest gift you can give your writing is time. Join us after work each month for a free drop-in writing session! We’ll start off with a prompted 10-minute free-write, before 50 minutes uninterrupted writing time, followed by a final half-hour of mingling. Bring your favourite notebook or your laptop, and we’ll bring the tea […]

Faculty guest speaker: Rachel Hore Join us for UEA Live – a season of free literature events where we showcase the very best of UEA’s past, present and future literary talent. Our headline authors are supported by writers from across the current UEA Creative Writing programmes. Grab a drink from the bar, browse books and settle in […]

Come and explore the historic Dragon Hall, now home to the National Centre for Writing, and take a 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 as […]

Eimear McBride is the award-winning author of A Girl is a Half-Formed Thing (Women’s Prize for Fiction, Irish Novel of the Year, the Goldsmiths Prize and others) and The Lesser Bohemians (James Tait Black Memorial Prize). We are delighted to host the launch of her latest novel, Strange Hotel, in partnership with The Book Hive. […]

Join Norwich’s writing community for a free evening of conversation, ideas and support. Open to anyone who makes, reads and works with words, the Dragon Hall Salon is an opportunity to grab a drink from the bar, meet people, cook up plans and compare notes, to talk books, and to hear what’s happening in Norwich.

Join us and share your passion for reading! Every three months we will meet 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 informal and friendly sessions the perfect way to meet like-minded readers and to discover […]

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 […]

Love reading, writing and storytelling? Join us for See, Make & Do – our Family Open Day! Drop-in at any time and explore The Book Nook in the Great Hall. Discover the character of Joe Joe and make your own bookmark. Listen to stories, read with your child and get tips for storytelling through our […]

Meet Hiromi Itō and Jeffrey Angles, both award-winning writers and translators working with Japanese literature in English translation. Together they will discuss the publication of Killing Kanoko / Wild Grass on the Riverbank (published by Tilted Axis); a landmark dual collection by Itō, in a ‘generous and beautifully rendered’ translation by Jeffrey. Now widely taught […]

The kids are alright… right? Societal rules for our adolescents mutate quicker than you can say Tik Tok. UEA’s Dr Victoria Cann will explore how gender is articulated in our contemporary culture, the University of Cambridge’s Dr David Bainbridge will explain the strange and wonderful science of our teenage years and local youth activist Taryn […]

The biggest gift you can give your writing is time. Join us after work each month for a free drop-in writing session! We’ll start off with a prompted 10-minute free-write, before 50 minutes uninterrupted writing time, followed by a final half-hour of mingling. Bring your favourite notebook or your laptop, and we’ll bring the tea […]

Featuring Sophie Robinson Join us for UEA Live – a season of free literature events where we showcase the very best of UEA’s past, present and future literary talent. Our headline authors are supported by writers from across the current UEA Creative Writing programmes. Grab a drink from the bar, browse books and settle in for a […]

Come and explore the historic Dragon Hall, now home to the National Centre for Writing, and take a 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 as […]

Featuring Claire Hynes, Julianne Pachico & Sandy Pool Join us for UEA Live – a season of free literature events where we showcase the very best of UEA’s past, present and future literary talent. Our headline authors are supported by writers from across the current UEA Creative Writing programmes. Grab a drink from the bar, […]

Come and explore the historic Dragon Hall, now home to the National Centre for Writing, and take a 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 as […]

It happens every day, and all of us have been affected by it. But why is death and dying a taboo topic? Is there hope beyond the grief? Rachel Clarke, writer and clinical specialist in palliative medicine will be giving a personal and moving account of her experiences in end of life care; UEA’s Dr […]

Meet Estonian novelist, poet and musician Vahur Afanasjev, who will be our writer in residence in March as part of our residency exchange with Tartu UNESCO City of Literature. Vahur is the author of the award-winning ‘Serafima and Bogdan’, a bloody, funny and surreal family saga about the Russian Old Believer minority in Estonia. In […]

The biggest gift you can give your writing is time. Join us after work each month for a free drop-in writing session! We’ll start off with a prompted 10-minute free-write, before 50 minutes uninterrupted writing time, followed by a final half-hour of mingling. Bring your favourite notebook or your laptop, and we’ll bring the tea […]

Come and explore the historic Dragon Hall, now home to the National Centre for Writing, and take a 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 as […]

The European Poetry Festival returns to Norwich, with some of the finest modern poets of the thriving Norwich poetry scene in collaborative pairs with writers visiting from across Europe. Full details to be announced shortly. Free entry – please book in advance The European Poetry Festival is supported by Arts Council England, the National Centre […]

Come and explore the historic Dragon Hall, now home to the National Centre for Writing, and take a 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 as […]

Meet one of Belgium’s leading young adult novelists, Els Beerten, who will be in Norwich as part of our exchange with Passa Porta International House of Literature in Brussels. Els Beerten has been widely translated and has received several awards. Her most successful novel is We All Want Heaven. During her time in Norwich, Els […]

The biggest gift you can give your writing is time. Join us after work each month for a free drop-in writing session! We’ll start off with a prompted 10-minute free-write, before 50 minutes uninterrupted writing time, followed by a final half-hour of mingling. Bring your favourite notebook or your laptop, and we’ll bring the tea […]

Featuring Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ & Molly Naylor Join us for UEA Live – a season of free literature events where we showcase the very best of UEA’s past, present and future literary talent. Our headline authors are supported by writers from across the current UEA Creative Writing programmes. Grab a drink from the bar, browse books and settle in […]

The biggest gift you can give your writing is time. Join us after work each month for a free drop-in writing session! We’ll start off with a prompted 10-minute free-write, before 50 minutes uninterrupted writing time, followed by a final half-hour of mingling. Bring your favourite notebook or your laptop, and we’ll bring the tea […]