The Writing Life

Prepping for NaNoWriMo with Elizabeth Haynes & Mel Brown

We talk to Elizabeth Haynes and Melissa Brown about NaNoWriMo, how it's helped their writing careers and why the challenge is worth attempting. Join up at http://nanowrimo.org If you're in Norfolk, head to the kick-off event at the Millennium Library - 1pm 29th October. Follow Elizabeth and Mel on Twitter: http://twitter.com/elizjhaynes http://twitter.com/MrBrown_Author Thumbnail image courtesy of National Novel Writing Month!

Keeping it in the Family: Domestic Noir with Julia Crouch, Sarah Hilary and Christobel Kent

Three shining stars of the genre peel back the veneer of domestic bliss to reveal the dangerous underbelly of families, relationships and home lives. Domestic Noir, a term coined by Julia Crouch, has never been more popular. What makes it such a popular choice for female writers today? Part of Noirwich Crime Writing Festival 2016.

Strange Tales for Halloween - 'Black Shuck'

Wayne Adrian Drew, editor of 'Shadow on the Fens', reads an extract from one of the stories in his anthology, entitled 'Black Shuck' by Piers Warren.

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.