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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 Apr 24, 2019
#41 Life of a Bookseller: Joe Hedinger
Wednesday Apr 24, 2019
Wednesday Apr 24, 2019
Joe Hedinger is one of the nominees for Individual Bookseller of the Year at the British Book Awards. He also happens to be found in The Book Hive, a unique indie bookshop found here in Norwich. We sent the one and only Peggy Hughes to find out how Joe ended up selling books and what bookshops need to do to thrive in the 21st century. Also! Don't miss our 2018 indie bookshop tour, which includes a foray into The Book Hive: https://youtu.be/vowqqrHbfyo Hosted by Simon Jones and Steph McKenna. Information on The Writer's Roadmap: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/whats-on/the-writers-roadmap-with-jen-campbell-michael-donkor-and-ben-johncock/ Music by Bennet Maples: https://sonicfruit.co.uk/
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
#40 Elif Shafak, Patience Agbabi, Charlotte Higgins & Evie Wyld
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
For our 40th episode we return to the International Literature Showcase with a special conversation between Elif Shafak, Patience Agbabi, Charlotte Higgins and Evie Wyld - all writers who have been selected by Elif for her showcase of women writers working in the UK today. This event was recorded at the Free Word Centre on 25 March 2019. The International Literature Showcase is a partnership project between the National Centre for Writing and British Council. Hosted by Simon Jones and new regular voice Steph McKenna! More about the ILS: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/ils/ Granta: https://granta.com/ Norfolk & Norwich Festival: https://nnfestival.org.uk/ Granta event at NNF: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/whats-on/the-path-to-publication-40-years-of-granta-magazine/ Creative Writing Online courses: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/online-courses/ Music by Bennet Maples: https://sonicfruit.co.uk/
Thursday Apr 11, 2019
#39 Charlotte Higgins In Conversation
Thursday Apr 11, 2019
Thursday Apr 11, 2019
Today we're chatting with Charlotte Higgins, who is one of our selected authors for the International Literature Showcase. The showcase curator Elif Shafak describes Charlotte as “an author with magic in her pen. From ancient subjects she conjures living text: vast conversations about who we are today and why the stories we tell really matter.” The International Literature Showcase is a partnership project between the National Centre for Writing and British Council. Hosted by Simon Jones, writer and Digital Marketing Manager at the National Centre for Writing. -- You can find out more about Charlotte and the other showcased writers on the website at nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/ils/ More on the Pomodoro Technique: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique Charlotte's ILS profile: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/elif-shafaks-10-women-writers/charlotte-higgins-3/ Music by Bennet Maples: https://sonicfruit.co.uk/
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
#38 Celebrating Granta At 40 with Ros Porter
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
This month we're celebrating the 40th anniversary of Granta Magazine and on the podcast today we've got our programme director Peggy Hughes chatting with Ros Porter, Deputy Editor of the magazine. They discuss the history and origins of the magazine and how literary magazines fit into the modern literature ecology. 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/ Book your ticket for the Granta event at the Norfolk & Norwich Festival: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/whats-on/the-path-to-publication-40-years-of-granta-magazine/ Music by Bennet Maples: https://sonicfruit.co.uk/