National Centre for Writing

Happy I Love to Write Day! ✍️ ✒️ 📖 “There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story. You never quite know where they'll take you.” ― Beatrix Potter #ilovetowriteday #writing #lovewriting #writer

Behind the Book: an event for readers and writers 📚😍 Full Q&A here: https://lnkd.in/eQGz-CJv Meet your favourite authors, learn all about their writing process, and try your hand at writing yourself! A relaxed, supportive and inspiring afternoon awaits - plus, there will be cake. ☕🍰 This event is perfect for book lovers - book your seat now for Behind the Book... with Rosie Andrews now: https://lnkd.in/exKE3ewh 🐍 This Saturday! #rosieandrews #theleviathan #norwich #behindthebook #bookevent #dragonhall

Starts Tuesday 25 February at 7pm! 📆 10 weeks of in-depth fiction evenings for experienced writers 📚 Developing Your Prose Fiction with Ian Nettleton (Intermediate) 👉 https://lnkd.in/epCpfETX Take your writing to the next level with this friendly, supportive, ten-week intermediate course led by expert tutor Ian Nettleton. 🤩 "Ian has such a wide background and packs every minute of the course with information and advice. His attitude is encouraging and non-judgmental. He is the best tutor I have ever had." - Sheila Preston #fiction #fictionwriting #fictioncourse #writingcourse #norwich #norfolk #norwichwriters #norfolkwriters

Learn to write characters for middle-grade fiction 📖 https://buff.ly/4ffSXgX 👋 Join award-winning children's author Mitch Johnson as he guides you through the techniques and art of creating characters that will appeal to middle-grade readers. Learn at your own pace with our self-paced online courses, designed to fit around your schedule – progress through at your own pace, with zero pressure! #selfpacedcourse #writing #childrensbook #writingforchildren #middlegrade #writingfiction #writingcharacter

“I remember a nursery rhyme... how did it go, again?” 🎶 Use this as a starter for a poem, short story or novel excerpt. #writingprompt #nurseryrhyme #worldnurseryrhymeweek #youngreadersweek

📢 We're delighted to partner with CreativeUEA, Norfolk Library and Information Service, and Norfolk Museums Service on Make Your Mark!, a free exhibition honouring the history and legacy of Norwich’s medieval merchants' marks Join us at a free opening night celebration to discover the stories behind these symbols, create your own mark at the interactive makers' station, and enjoy complimentary food and drinks. Plus, catch engaging pop-up talks from renowned historians, graphic designers, and humanities researchers throughout the evening. 🎟️ Fri 15 November, 6–8pm, National Centre for Writing, free! The exhibition will also be available to view Sun 17–Tue 19 November, 10am–3pm. Curated by designer and researcher Darren Leader, in collaboration with Dr. Sophie Butler and Dr. Tom Roebuck from the University of East Anglia. Book now: https://lnkd.in/eiwNSqnS

Rosie Andrews recommends… her top picks for gothic fiction See her chilling choices: https://buff.ly/3UzASSI Haunted settings, fascinating characters and history lurks in the pages of these five books, recommended by bestselling 'The Leviathan' author Rosie Andrews 👻 ⏰ One week away! 🤩 Join Rosie for an afternoon of Behind the Book - a workshop that lifts the curtain on her writing process and how to create haunted settings. ☕🍰 Drinks and cake are included in your ticket! Event hosted in the Great Hall 🐉 Sat 16 November at Dragon Hall, Norwich #dragonhallnorwich #rosieandrews #haunted #ghoststories #workshop #norwich #bookrec

Our friends at the British Council are bringing together five acclaimed young British novelists from Granta's 2023 list to discuss the beginnings and continuity of a writing career. Featuring Sarah Bernstein, Eliza Clark, Camilla Grudova, K Patrick, and Eley Williams. Now in its 38th year, the British Council Literature Seminar offers a unique opportunity for literature professionals, academics, students, and literature enthusiasts to engage directly with UK writers. Fri 15 & Sat 16 November, 11.30am CET/GMT+1, online, free!

Delighted that this year’s annual review is live! It’s been an amazing year and double thanks to all of our partners, funders and supporters for helping us achieve so much! This year has also seen the development of a new brand, identity and strategy for Norwich City of Literature - have a look!

📖 Behind the Book 📖 is a new type of event we're very excited to start hosting! Here's everything you need to know: https://lnkd.in/eQGz-CJv 👈 Our inaugural event is next week! On Saturday 16 November at National Centre for Writing, bestselling author Rosie Andrews, known for her debut gothic novel 'The Leviathan', will lift the curtain on her process. 🐍 👻 Set in our historical Great Hall, Rosie will take us through how and why she writes, exploring haunted settings and gothic fiction, and lead some writing exercises to boot! Join us for a relaxed afternoon of reading, writing, hot drinks and cake (included!) and take away a greater understanding of how a published author works. 🙌 You will have the opportunity to ask Rosie your burning questions about writing, with time at the end for book signing. #rosieandrews #theleviathan #thepuzzlewood #gothic #gothicfiction #norwich