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We’re a podcast for anyone who writes. Every week we talk to writers about their writing journeys and techniques, from early career debuts to self-publishers and narrative designers. We’ve featured Margaret Atwood, Jackie Kay, Sara Collins, Antti Tuomainen, Val McDermid, Sarah Perry, Elif Shafak and many more! The Writing Life is produced by the National Centre for Writing at Dragon Hall in Norwich.
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Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
#26 The Importance of Arts Funding with Tamsin Flower
Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
Today we're chatting with Tamsin Flower about arts funding - what it is, why it's important and how to get it. Her latest project, a cross-form video-poetry cycle called The Lives of F, was made possible thanks to funding from Arts Council England. Hosted by Simon Jones, writer and Digital Marketing Manager at the National Centre for Writing. Find out more about the National Centre for Writing: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/ Links: Tamsin's website: http://tamsinflower.co.uk/ Music by Bennet Maples: https://sonicfruit.co.uk/
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018
#25 Finishing Your First Book with Amer Anwar
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018
We're chatting with Amer Anwar, debut writer of the crime novel Brothers in Blood. Amer was in town earlier in the year for the Noirwich Crime Writing Festival and we talked to him about the creation and publishing of his first book. Hosted by Simon Jones, writer and Digital Marketing Manager at the National Centre for Writing. Find out more about the National Centre for Writing: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/ Links: Online Writing Courses: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/online-courses/ Noirwich: https://noirwich.co.uk Music by Bennet Maples: https://sonicfruit.co.uk/
Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
#24 Margaret Atwood's Top 5 Writing Tips
Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
It's a very special episode this week, as we present the full, extended interview with Margaret Atwood conducted by our Young Ambassadors Emily Webb and Grace Murray earlier in the year. The interview covers everything from how Margaret started writing, why her novels tackle such challenging subjects and her top 5 tips for new writers. Hosted by Simon Jones, writer and Digital Marketing Manager at the National Centre for Writing. You can watch a video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fDkbyyPRKFY Find out more about the National Centre for Writing: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/ Links: Young Ambassador scheme: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/young-ambassadors/ Music by Bennet Maples: https://sonicfruit.co.uk/