The National Centre for Writing is a place of discovery, exchange, ideas and learning for writers, translators, readers and everyone who loves words.
Norwich, UK
Joined August 2009
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Dear friends,
We’re stepping back from Twitter/X, but the conversation continues! Join us on Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. 🌐 Find all the details here: buff.ly/4fMEklA
#StayConnected #KeepWriting
Are you aged 60 or above and part of the LGBTQ+ community? Come for a drop-in session with tutor Karen McLeod and see if our ‘A Life Written’ programme is the right fit for you!
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Just to let our followers know, we are aware that our Facebook account has been compromised and we are working to fix the issue.
In the meantime, please do ignore any posts from the account.
#CultureMakes... Community Building
For NCW, this means using words and stories to connect writers of literary translators from across the world, alongside thousands of participants from Norwich and Norfolk.
#CommunityBuilding #CityOfLiterature #CityofStories
Huge congratulations to NCW volunteer Bridget Walsh @bridget_walsh1 👏
Huge congratulations to all the winners!
And thank you to the HWA Chair, Imogen Robertson, for being the driving force behind #HWACrowns24 (and, indeed, every year!). 8/
Our popular Publishing Fair returns for Christmas! 🎄 Come along to meet publishers and writers from the region, stock up on gifts, and enjoy short talks on the publishing industry.
Sat 7 December, 10am–4pm, NCW, free & drop-in.
Find out more: buff.ly/3YXRNQz
TOMORROW!
We're counting down the hours until prize-winning novelist Ali Smith returns to Norwich to share her timely new novel, 'Gliff'. And you're in luck, because we still have some tickets left!
Thu 21 November, 6.30pm, Lecture Theatre 1, UEA. Book buff.ly/46VqXfq
Join our friends @bcltuea for the annual Sebald lecture! 📚
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Today we want to say #ThanksToYou to #NationalLottery players! 🤞
Through @HeritageFundUK, you're helping us to continue our work with emerging writers, translators and communities, supporting and celebrating new stories across the nation!
#NationalLottery30
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Launching this week at all 47 Norfolk Libraries! 🌍 In partnership with @NorfolkLibs, we're excited to share a multi-lingual poetry project featuring acclaimed poets @george_szirtes & @marjorielotfi commissioned by @WritersCentre 📗 Find out more 👇 tinyurl.com/nhdz6vkm
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📣 New podcast!
In this episode of The Writing Life, NCW Chief Executive Peggy is joined by bestselling author Peter James @peterjamesuk to discuss researching for crime novels.
🎧 Listen and find out more: buff.ly/3UWcPOc
📅 THIS WEEK!
Join us for Make Your Mark!, a free exhibition honouring the history and legacy of Norwich’s medieval merchants' marks.
Sun 17–Tue 19 November, 10am–3pm.
🔗 Find out more: buff.ly/40bY3pU
Norwich Book Festival was three weeks ago and we still haven't stopped thinking about it!
A huge congratulations to the team at @BookFestNorwich @TheForumNorwich, and a massive thank you to everybody who came along to celebrate words, books, and stories with us.
📸 Luke Witcomb
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Tonight! Don't miss the opening night of Make Your Mark! - a free event celebrating the history and legacy of Norwich’s medieval merchants’ marks.
18:00-20:00 | @WritersCentre, Norwich
@uniofeastanglia @CreativeUEA_
Book now: beinghumanfestival.org/event…
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LESS THAN A MONTH TO GO until the publication of our ká-sióng chapbooks!
Add them to your Goodreads and Xmas lists, and start getting excited!
@jennathesoup @brambrella @tonyutengwei @linkinglionking @CulturalTaiwan @uniofeastanglia @NorwichUniArts @WritersCentre @JeremyTiang
Happy 'I Love to Write' Day! 🖊️
Through our work, we are so lucky to see the happiness that writing brings to so many, and how it allows us to connect, inspire, and communicate.
What are you writing today? Browse our free resources to become inspired: buff.ly/3RCa4k8
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Setting up our merchants' marks exhibition at @WritersCentre ahead of the opening party tonight for @BeingHumanFest...
Last few 🎟️: buff.ly/48DaRaY
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Do you know a person or organisation doing incredible work to contribute to the literary culture of East Anglia? Nominate them for the Exceptional Contribution Award!
Deadline: 10am, Monday 2 December. Nominate now: buff.ly/40EgpQz
We are very lucky to be joined by two fantastic writers in residence in our cottage! Meet @basrinuril & Seo Su-Jin at the Dragon Hall Social tonight, doors open at 5.30pm.
Drop in to say hello, talk books, and meet other likeminded creatives! 👋📚
Looking for a place to write in Norwich this winter? 🖊️
We're open for bookings in December! Writers can expect an inspiring environment, accompanied by a warm welcome and support from NCW staff and volunteers.
Find out more and secure your desk now: buff.ly/3LfxSWH
