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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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Monday May 20, 2013
Monday May 20, 2013
Writers' Centre Norwich welcomed Will Self to Norwich for the 2013 Norfolk and Norwich Festival. He read a section from Umbrella and a short story from Liver, and took questions from WCN Chief Exec, Chris Gribble and the audience.
Wednesday May 15, 2013
Wednesday May 15, 2013
Writers’ Centre Norwich was delighted to welcome literary luminary Ali Smith, who gave an exclusive lecture on Harriet Martineau in celebration of Norwich’s status as England’s first and the world’s sixth UNESCO City of Literature.
Tuesday May 14, 2013
Tuesday May 14, 2013
Sophie Hannah reads at the opening Words & Ideas event at the 2013 Norfolk & Norwich Festival.
Thursday Jun 28, 2012
Thursday Jun 28, 2012
Featuring readings and discussion with Granta Britain contributors, Edmund Clark, Rachel Seiffert, Andrea Stuart - hosted by Granta editor, John Freeman.
Tuesday Jun 26, 2012
Tuesday Jun 26, 2012
Michael Ondaatje reads from his latest novel, The Cat's Table, and discusses his work with journalist and author of four novels, Kamila Shamsie. This event was part of the Worlds Literature Festival and was in celebration of Refugee Week.
Thursday Jun 21, 2012
Thursday Jun 21, 2012
In celebration of Refugee Week, WCN Programme Manager Shenaz Kedar introduces this Worlds Festival event at the Norfolk & Norwich Millennium Library. It features an introduction by current Norwich writer-in-residence Arturo Dorado, as well as fantastic readings by Teju Cole and Vesna Goldsworthy.
Friday Mar 16, 2012
Friday Mar 16, 2012
Featuring readings from, and discussion with William Fiennes, Kathryn Hughes and Alexander Masters.
Monday Mar 12, 2012
Monday Mar 12, 2012
Featuring readings from, and discussion with, Sarah Dunant, Mark Mills and Rebecca Stott.
Monday Mar 12, 2012
Monday Mar 12, 2012
Yvvette Edwards reads from her debut novel, A Cupboard Full of Coats, at the Norwich Showcase.
Saturday Mar 10, 2012
Saturday Mar 10, 2012
A podcast from the Norwich Showcase featuring Jamaican poet, Kei Miller