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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.
Episodes
Wednesday May 13, 2015
Wednesday May 13, 2015
Sarah Waters and Sarah Perry talk about creative inspiration, influence, and the gothic imagination. Waters reads from 'The Paying Guests' and Perry reads from 'After Me Comes the Flood', and both writers answer questions from WCN's Chris Gribble and the Norwich Playhouse audience. This event is part of the 2015 Norfolk & Norwich Festival. (http://www.nnfestival.org.uk/festival/city_of_literature)
Saturday Mar 21, 2015
Saturday Mar 21, 2015
How many ideas and plans run aground due to lack of connections, money time or specific skills? This session considers how to make the best of networking opportunities and how to manage your time efficiently. Hosted by Sarah Thelwall.
Saturday Mar 21, 2015
Saturday Mar 21, 2015
Readings from Philip Langeskov, Francesca Rhydderch and Clare Wigfall, followed by a discussion hosted by Sophie Wardell (British Council Literature). *This audio may feature content which may not be suitable for younger listeners.
Saturday Mar 21, 2015
Saturday Mar 21, 2015
An evening considering nature, memoir and writing with two of Britain’s finest authors.
Saturday Mar 21, 2015
Saturday Mar 21, 2015
Readings from Charlotte Higgins, Patrick Barkham and Bidisha, followed by a discussion, hosted by Jonathan Morley (Programme Director, Writers’ Centre Norwich). *This audio features content which may not be suitable for younger listeners.
Saturday Mar 21, 2015
Saturday Mar 21, 2015
Daljit Nagra reads and performs from The Retold Ramayana, one of the great epics of the ancient world. *This audio features content which may not be suitable for younger listeners.
Friday Mar 20, 2015
Friday Mar 20, 2015
Readings from Cynan Jones, Emma Healey and Selma Dabbagh, followed by a discussion hosted by Swithun Cooper (British Council Literature). *This audio may feature content which may not be suitable for younger listeners.
Friday Mar 20, 2015
Friday Mar 20, 2015
The artistic mainstream is continually refreshed and invigorated by encounters with new artistic models, outside voices and emergent forms. Geraldine Collinge leads a conversation on literature from outside the mainstream: be it experimental, in translation or simply deemed other. *This audio features content which may not be suitable for younger listeners.
Friday Mar 20, 2015
Friday Mar 20, 2015
Alex Preston reads and performs from his work. *This audio features content which may not be suitable for younger listeners.
Friday Mar 20, 2015
Friday Mar 20, 2015
Readings from Kirsty Logan, James Scudamore and Kerry Young, followed by a debate hosted by Kate Griffin (International Programme Director, the British Centre for Literary Translation). *This audio features content which may not be suitable for younger listeners.