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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 Feb 26, 2020
From Teacher To Writer: Ashley Hickson-Lovence
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
"If you write, you're a writer." This week we talk to Ashley Hickson-Lovence about the creation of his debut novel The 392, and how he had to fit writing time in and around his job of being a teacher. Ashley shares his journey from poet to teacher to novelist and talks about his next project. Interview by Florence Reynolds. Meanwhile, Simon and Steph introduce the Norfolk & Norwich Festival's City of Literature strand which was announced last week. Hosted by Steph McKenna and Simon Jones. More about our work: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/ City of Literature events: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/city-of-literature-at-norfolk-norwich-festival/ NNF: https://nnfestival.org.uk/ Music by Bennet Maples.
Friday Feb 21, 2020
Taking Yourself Seriously - with Cat Woodward
Friday Feb 21, 2020
Friday Feb 21, 2020
Poet Cat Woodward talks to Flo about taking her writing seriously and why she publishes with small presses. Plus a reading of one of the poems from her recent anthology 'Blood. Flower. Joy!' (apologies for audio quality at some points: every plane, truck and marching band decided to go past during the recording of this episode) Hosted by Simon Jones and Steph McKenna Cat's website: https://www.catwoodward.com/ Flo's website: https://floreynolds.com/ The Language of Food with Cara Marks: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/whats-on/the-language-of-food-with-cara-marks/ What we do: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk Music by Bennet Maples.
Friday Feb 14, 2020
Leaving Your Job To Become A Writer - with Nuril Basri
Friday Feb 14, 2020
Friday Feb 14, 2020
"Do not be limited by the things that surround you." That's the advice from Nuril Basri, who joins us on the podcast this week to talk about his journey from a rural village in Indonesia to leaving his job to become a writer. Nuril is talking with Kate Griffin. Hosted by Steph McKenna and Simon Jones, who also talk about the newly announced Early Career Awards judges and other exciting upcoming events. Nuril Basri was born in a village in West Java, Indonesia, and raised in a staunchly Islamic community. Nuril has worked in a variety of positions—cashier, tutor, accounts manager, waiter, etc.—the combined experience of which has served to enrich his characters and settings. Nuril is the author of six novels. Find out more about what we do: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk Music by Bennet Maples.
Friday Feb 07, 2020
How To Pitch To An Agent - Ed Wilson
Friday Feb 07, 2020
Friday Feb 07, 2020
Agent Ed Wilson joins the pod today to discuss what an agent does, why - and when - writers need them and also how to *become* an agent. If you're about to pitch to an agent, this is essential listening! Hosted by Simon Jones and Steph McKenna. Find out more about our work: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/ Johnson & Alcock Agency: http://www.johnsonandalcock.co.uk/ Ed on Twitter: https://twitter.com/literarywhore Music by Bennet Maples.