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 (30-day challenge)
Calendar
Wednesday 1 April
Location
Online
Price
£ 30.00
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Families
Dragon Egg Trail at Dragon Hall
Calendar
Dates between Sunday 5 April & Tuesday 7 April
Location
National Centre for Writing at Dragon Hall
Price
FREE
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Young people
The Secret History of Dragon Hall with Rym Kechacha (11–13 years)
Calendar
Tuesday 7 April
Location
National Centre for Writing at Dragon Hall
Price
£ 2.50 - £7.50 (pay what you wish)
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Events
Dragon Hall Social
Calendar
Dates between Wednesday 8 April & Wednesday 10 June
Location
National Centre for Writing at Dragon Hall
Price
FREE - let us know you're coming!
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Workshops
Fresh Eyes: Writing with Metaphor with Margaret Meyer
Calendar
Saturday 11 April
Location
National Centre for Writing at Dragon Hall
Price
£ 45.00 - (£35.00 conc)
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Events
Wedding Open House at Dragon Hall
Calendar
Saturday 11 April
Location
National Centre for Writing at Dragon Hall
Price
FREE
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Free activities
Drop-in & Write (ages 60+)
Calendar
Dates between Monday 13 April & Monday 8 June
Location
National Centre for Writing at Dragon Hall
Price
FREE
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Literary translation
If This Be Magic: Shakespeare in Translation with Daniel Hahn
Calendar
Thursday 16 April
Location
National Centre for Writing at Dragon Hall
Price
£ 6.00 - £10.00 (pay what you wish)
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Mentoring
Mentoring with Katri Skala
Calendar
Dates between Thursday 16 April & Thursday 23 July
Location
Online
Price
£ 95.00
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Double your donation this March

NCW is part of the Big Give Arts for Impact 2026! From 17–24 March, your donation will be doubled.

Our goal is to raise £3,000 to support reading and writing activities for 4,000 young people across the East of England.

Explore the campaign

Download the latest season brochure

Spring beckons! We’ve lined-up a jam-packed programme of live events, courses, workshops, and development opportunities for writers and literary translators to see you through to sunnier days.

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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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