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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 May 29, 2019
#46 Reda Gaudiamo In Conversation
Wednesday May 29, 2019
Wednesday May 29, 2019
In March this year, we were joined by Indonesian writer Reda Gaudiamo. Her residency was in partnership with the British Council as part of the Indonesia Market Focus at The London Book Fair 2019. In today's podcast Kate Griffin sits down for a chat. Reda is also a nationally renowned singer, of well-loved Indonesian poems turned into songs. All we're saying is that you must make sure you listen all the way to the end of this episode... Hosted by Simon Jones. Find out more about the National Centre for Writing: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/ Music by Bennet Maples: https://sonicfruit.co.uk/
Thursday May 23, 2019
#45 The 10 year road to publication with Kelleigh Greenberg Jephcott
Thursday May 23, 2019
Thursday May 23, 2019
Kelleigh Greenberg-Jephcott, writer of the Women's Prize for Fiction longlisted book Swan Song, joins us on the podcast to discuss her debut novel and it's 10-year road to publication. Also on the pod today: We talk about the Nottwich gathering of delegates from the UNESCO Cities of Literature network, which took place earlier this week, and this weekend's exciting Norfolk & Norwich Festival literature extravaganza. Hosted by Simon Jones and Steph McKenna, with guest Flo Reynolds. Find out more about the National Centre for Writing:https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/ Norfolk & Norwich Festival: http://nnfestival.org.uk More info on Nottwich: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/article/nottwich-begins/ About UEA Live: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/uea-live/ Music by Bennet Maples: https://sonicfruit.co.uk/
Thursday May 16, 2019
#44 Walking Norwich and Kathleen Vereecken
Thursday May 16, 2019
Thursday May 16, 2019
It's a bumper episode this week, featuring an in-depth conversation between Sarah Bower and Belgian writer Kathleen Vereecken in which they discuss writing historical novels, the relationship between facts and storytelling and finding time to write in and around your assumed or imposed responsibilities. Kathleen was in Norwich on a residency, staying in the writer's cottage here on the Dragon Hall campus. You can find out more about residencies here: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/residencies/ Meanwhile, Steph and Simon are joined by Communications Director Alice Kent to introduce our upcoming book Walking Norwich: The Real and Imagined City. Released 21 May 2019 the book features award-winning writers sharing their experiences of the city and revealing their favourite hidden walks. Hosted by Simon Jones and Steph McKenna. Find out more about the National Centre for Writing: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/ Music by Bennet Maples: https://sonicfruit.co.uk/
Wednesday May 08, 2019
#43 Literature at the Norfolk & Norwich Festival
Wednesday May 08, 2019
Wednesday May 08, 2019
The Norfolk & Norwich Festival is upon us! Simon, Steph and Peggy get over-excited about our line-up for the City of Literature weekend and the festival programme as a whole. If you're looking for tips on which events to go to (spoiler: all of them) give this a listen ASAP. Hosted by Simon Jones and Steph McKenna. Book your tickets for the festival: https://nnfestival.org.uk Find out more about the National Centre for Writing: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/ Music by Bennet Maples: https://sonicfruit.co.uk/
Wednesday May 01, 2019
#42 Developing a new project with Hannah Jane Walker
Wednesday May 01, 2019
Wednesday May 01, 2019
In today's ep Seren Saunders talks with Hannah Jane Walker about developing a new show, and the inspiration behind her latest project Highly Sensitive. Meanwhile, Simon and Steph are joined by Programme Assistant Vicki Maitland to find out everything about the Handover Festival and our work with young people. Hosted by Simon Jones and Steph McKenna. Find out more about the National Centre for Writing: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/ Book your Handover Festival tickets: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/whats-on/handover-literary-festival-in-a-day/ Find out about Engage: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/engage/ Find out about Young Ambassadors: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/young-ambassadors/ More info on the Norfolk & Norwich Festival: https://nnfestival.org.uk/ Music by Bennet Maples: https://sonicfruit.co.uk/