The Writing Life

The International Literature Showcase returns

The team at Writers' Centre Norwich talk about the origins and intent of the International Literature Showcase. What is it, who is it for, and how can you get involved? Join the global conversation at www.litshowcase.org

Charlie Higson at Noirwich 2016

Writer, actor, producer and musician Charlie Higson visited the University of East Anglia during Noirwich 2016 to discuss his Young Bond book series. Noirwich is a partnership between Writers' Centre Norwich, UEA and Dead Good Books. Photo by Martin Figura.

Ian Rankin at Noirwich 2016

Ian Rankin spoke to Henry Sutton at the University of East Anglia as part of Noirwich 2016, a celebration of crime fiction. He discusses the influence of Edinburgh and music on his writing and the experience of ageing detective John Rebus over the last 30 years. Noirwich is a partnership between Writers' Centre Norwich, UEA and Dead Good Books.

Peter James at Noirwich 2016

An evening in the company of Peter James, 2016 CWA Diamond Dagger winner and author of the detective Roy Grace series. His multiple award-winning, Sunday Times Top Ten bestselling novels have been translated into 37 languages. Here, James discusses his research methods and how interviews with criminals and experts in forgery, DNA testing and explosives all informed his latest novel Love You Dead.

Motoyuki Shibata talks to Chris Gribble

Japanese translator and creator of the literature magazine Monkey Business, Motoyuki Shibata, visited Norwich in August 2016 as the Writers' Centre Norwich writer in residence. Chris Gribble sat down with Moto to discuss his career, Japanese and American culture and Monkey Business.

Mariko Nagai talks to Chris Gribble

Writer in residence Mariko Nagai talks to head of Writers' Centre Norwich, Chris Gribble, about her experiences in Norwich and a lifelong fascination with St Julian.

Shouting Out Loud - Track One

In different ways, Harriet Martineau and Linton Kwesi Johnson both use their art to give unheard or unfamiliar voices a platform. In recognition of this, members of the Norwich International Youth Project drew on music and poetry to celebrate Norwich's rich and diverse linguistic culture and to remind us of the voices that sometimes pass us by. This project is part of Writers' Centre Norwich's UNESCO Creative Leader Scheme.

Shouting Out Loud - Track Two

In different ways, Harriet Martineau and Linton Kwesi Johnson both use their art to give unheard or unfamiliar voices a platform. In recognition of this, members of the Norwich International Youth Project drew on music and poetry to celebrate Norwich's rich and diverse linguistic culture and to remind us of the voices that sometimes pass us by. This project is part of Writers' Centre Norwich's UNESCO Creative Leader Scheme.

Brave New Reads 2016 with Simon Van Booy, author of 'The Illusion of Separateness'

Enjoy a recording from an event with Brave New Reads author Simon Van Booy, where he discusses his writing process, libraries and the art of finding ideas. Find out more about Brave New Reads at www.bravenewreads.org.uk Brave New Reads is brought to you by Writers’ Centre Norwich and the library services in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, and was created in Norwich, England’s first UNESCO City of Literature.

Martin Figura: Dr Zeeman's Catastrophe Machine - NNF

Martin Figura turns to Sir Erik Christopher Zeeman’s Catastrophe Machine, the moon and photographs to help him sort out love, loss and when to let go. Is there an equation for love and the behaviour of a beating heart? Co-commissioned with Norwich Arts Centre. Part of the City of Literature programme at Norfolk & Norwich Festival 2016.