What’s On

What’s on at National Centre for Writing

Upcoming events and courses hosted by National Centre for Writing at our literature house Dragon Hall, across Norwich, and online.

Courses
The Writing Life: Reflect (July 2026)
Calendar
Wednesday 1 July
Location
Online
Price
£ 30.00
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Courses
The Writing Life (September 2026)
Calendar
Tuesday 1 September
Location
Online
Price
£ 30.00
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Courses
Creative Non-Fiction: An Introduction (12-week course)
Calendar
Monday 21 September
Location
Online
Price
£ 495.00
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Courses
How to Write Fiction (12-week course)
Calendar
Monday 21 September
Location
Online
Price
£ 495.00
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Courses
Develop Your Fiction (18-week course)
Calendar
Monday 21 September
Location
Online
Price
£ 995.00
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Courses
How to Write Romantic Fiction (12-week course)
Calendar
Monday 21 September
Location
Online
Price
£ 495.00
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Courses
Kickstart Your Poetry (12-week course)
Calendar
Monday 21 September
Location
Online
Price
£ 495.00
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Courses
Memoir: The Next Chapter (18-week course)
Calendar
Monday 21 September
Location
Online
Price
£ 995.00
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Courses
Master Your Prose Fiction with Ian Nettleton (10-week course)
Calendar
Monday 21 September
Location
National Centre for Writing at Dragon Hall
Price
£ 250.00 - (£225 conc)
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Download the latest season brochure

Hello, summertime! As the weather warms and the sun shines brighter, we’re excited to share our new season brochure, packed full of events, festivals, courses, and opportunities celebrating the magic of words.

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More ways to get involved…

For writers

We create exciting opportunities for writers at all stages to grow their practice personally or professionally. We identify and nurture early-career authors and offer inspiration and teaching support for those wanting to take the next steps.

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For translators

Through UK-based and international partnerships we champion literary exchange and increase the visibility of writing in translation. NCW supports translators from across the globe via mentorships, events and both virtual and physical residencies here in Norwich.

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For communities

We empower individuals and communities through a range of projects that celebrate Norwich’s diverse people and cultures; helping build new relationships and share experiences through written and oral storytelling.

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For young people

We inspire and connect children and young people through a lively, engaging range of workshops, free activities and writing competitions to boost storytelling skills and encourage reading and writing for pleasure.

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For families

We recognise that a love of words and story-making makes writers of the future and can begin with the very youngest among us. Our family programme responds to this with an enthusiasm to create playful, creative sessions for families to enjoy together.

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For schools

We support teachers and practitioners to engage and inspire pupils with creative writing via reading groups, networks with professional writers, free resources, online and in-person activity and place-based school visits.

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