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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Calling all lower KS2 teachers, librarians, and teaching assistants! We’re delighted to be running the East of England’s Reading Teachers = Reading Teachers programme, joining a nationalwide community of teachers aiming to inspire a love of reading.

Bright pink poster inviting Norfolk-based lower KS2 teachers, librarians, and teaching assistants to join a nationwide monthly online book club (hosted by the National Centre for Writing) running autumn 2026–spring 2027, showing four children's book covers and a registration deadline of 29 Oct 2026.

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Chris Farnell @thebrainofchris.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

In February me and @stefmowords.bsky.social will be at Norwich's @writerscentre.bsky.social getting weird with the apocalypse. Maybe the End will be stranger than climate collapse or zombies? Even weirder, maybe "Men being violent while women clean their stuff" won't be the only way to survive it?

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It’s the End of the World (But Not As We Know It) with Chris Farnell & Stefan Mohamed

Chris Farnell and Stefan Mohamed explore the strange and compelling realm of apocalyptic fiction at Norwich Science Festival.

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Unveiling the full lineup for Darkest Chapter 🕸 There's a limited number of tickets available for individual events with Eleanor Crewes, Andrew Michael Hurley, Lucie McKnight Hardy, and many more! Sponsored by Evolution of Horror. Explore the full lineup and book your tickets: buff.ly/WOyix3q

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Apply now: author or joint author/translator residency with Lithuanian Cultural Institute! The selected author, or a collaborating author and translator team, will take part in a one-month residency at the National Centre for Writing in Norwich, England.

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

🎉Applications are OPEN for Emerging Translator Mentorships 2026–27! Mentees receive six months of personal mentoring with a mentor in their language or field, as well as invitations to industry events for their professional and creative development.

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Translators Deepa Bhasthi and Arunava Sinha join Jason Grunebaum, Tara Tobler, and Sana Goyal (Chair) to explore the current and future states of South Asian writing in translation. Tue 21 July, 2pm BST, online, free. Register now: nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/events/south...

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

📣 New podcast episode! In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, debut author Anna Goldreich reflects on the personal and creative journey behind her novel, 'The Leveret'. 🎧 Listen and find out more: buff.ly/QEuSA7x

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

📣 New podcast episode! In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, Hannah Murray shares the experience of writing her debut book, a memoir called 'The Make Believe: A memoir of magic and madness'. 🎧 Listen and find out more: buff.ly/iXzn4k2

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

GIVEAWAY TIME ⏰️ We’re giving away one pair of tickets to Shared Stories: A Workshop for Family & Friends with Jarred McGinnis, taking place on Sun 24 May, 2–4pm, at NCW. Presented by NCW and Norfolk & Norwich Festival. Entries close at 10am on Fri 22 May, so be quick! buff.ly/Lohoejz

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

We’re getting ready for an unforgettable City of Literature weekend at @nnfest.bsky.social, and we can’t wait to see you there. Tickets are still available, but not for long… book now before they’re gone! Fri 22–Sun 24 May. Presented by NCW and @nnfest.bsky.social. buff.ly/X34Peg8

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Hear award-winning nature writer and novelist Melissa Harrison discuss her novel 'The Given World' at Norfolk & Norwich Festival 🎪 Sat 23 May, 10am, The Spiegeltent. Presented by NCW and Norfolk & Norwich Festival. Book your tickets: buff.ly/YNxX64d

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Just days to go until multi award-winning writer and editor Charlotte Mendelson and vibrant literary newcomer Fran Fabriczki come together to discuss the joys and challenges of depicting messy mother-daughter dynamics in their fiction. Wed 13 May, 6.30pm, NCW. Book now: buff.ly/BzpsNdD

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

📣 New podcast! In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, Norfolk-based writer Camilla Balshaw shares insights into exploring themes of identity and belonging in her memoir, 'Named' – an engaging and intimate investigation of what makes us who we are. 🎧 Listen here: buff.ly/SrdqniA

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

📣 New podcast! In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, illustrator and writer Anna Trench discusses the process of creating her debut graphic novel 'Florrie' – a warm-hearted story about football, friendship and falling in love. 🎧 Listen and find out more: buff.ly/7ZL34MH

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Storytelling in graphic novels: Anna Trench on Florrie

In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, Anna Trench shares the process of writing and illustrating her debut graphic novel, Florrie.

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Rachel Ward @racheltranslates.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Really enjoyed the event for Danny Hahn's If This Be Magic at Dragon Hall @writerscentre.bsky.social last night. Lovely to see friends and colleagues @scribedoll.bsky.social @norfolkbookworm.bsky.social & others but a shame I didn't have time to hang around and chat. Looking forward to reading it 💙📚

Cover shows Shakespeare head and shoulders surrounded by speech bubbles with parts of the "to be or not to be" speech in various languages. The gilded lines are shining in the light.

Text: A fresh and vivid way to think about Shakespeare

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If This Be Magic

The Unlikely Art of SHAKESPEARE in TRANSLATION

DANIEL HAHN

A wonderful book, erudite and enjoyable

CATHY RENTZENBRINK

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Daniel Hahn is a remarkable translator, writer and editor, a dedicated supporter of literature and knowledge, and he has written this gem of a book which is clearly the outcome of decades of hard work and dedication, and passion, really, for the art of storytelling

ELIF SHAFAK

'So witty and knowledgeable, so alive to the ways in which language resists reduction. It feels like attending the most fascinating lecture of the term; like learning made swift and sharp and generous'

KATHERINE RUNDELL

A lifetime of love and learning distilled what a joy and a privilege to read

LUCY MANGAN

Why might Hamlet be even longer in Italian?

How does the story of Romeo and Juliet begin in Thai?

How do you build a joke in German, or recreate a rhyme in Japanese?

And why are Lady Macbeth's pronouns such a problem?

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

We're open! 🐉 The sun is shining, and our doors are officially open for visitors. Each week, our Literature House will host drop-in hours running Sunday and Monday, 10am–3pm. Come in and say hello! Entrance is free – no booking required. Find out more: buff.ly/i1Bezng

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

We're delighted to welcome internationally acclaimed author and political thinker Ece Temelkuran to Norwich, the City of Sanctuary, to discuss her prescient new book, 'Nation of Strangers'. Sat 23 May, 3pm, NCW. Presented by NCW and Norfolk & Norwich Festival. Book your tickets: buff.ly/CTVyPS5

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Thanks to your support, we’ve already raised £3,282 to inspire young readers and writers! There’s just one day left. Until noon tomorrow, every £1 donated will be doubled to £2 through the Big Give's Arts for Impact campaign.

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Donate today and make TWICE the impact! ⭐ Thanks to your generosity, we have already raised £1,392 to support our youth workshops and activities. Every contribution, big or small, makes a real difference and can help us support more young people like this Young Norfolk Writing Prize recipient.

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

We're teaming up with Norfolk & Norwich Festival for another picture book adventure at this year's City of Literature weekend. Join us for a morning filled with drawing and storytelling led by author and illustrator Robert Starling. Fri 22 May, 10.30am, The Spiegeltent. Book now: buff.ly/C1yqj1v

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Get ready to have your donations doubled! ⭐ For one week only (17–24 March 2026), every £1 you give will be doubled through The Big Give's 'Arts for Impact' fundraising campaign. Our goal is to raise £5,000 to help us provide creative sessions to 4,000+ young people. buff.ly/ENh8XZg

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

On sale now! ⭐ We are delighted to welcome Elizabeth Day, Sunday Times bestselling author, to Norwich Playhouse to discuss her suspenseful and compulsive new novel, 'One of Us'. Tue 16 June, 6.30pm, Norwich Playhouse. Book your tickets now: buff.ly/QFCjlNA

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Happy World Book Day! 📚 To celebrate, we've teamed up with staff at Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library to create a curated reading list, filled with stories that spark imagination and curiosity for young people of all ages. Explore the list: nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/writing-hub/...

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Would you like to stay and write in a global literary hub? Here are the latest opportunities: 1. Residency in Lyon for French-language poetry (dl 28 Feb) 2. Korean–English translation residency in Norwich (dl 9 March) 3. Norwich–Jakarta circular residency (dl 31 March) buff.ly/vziVRSz

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

We're delighted to announce that Jane Menczer, Emily Slade, and Alex Scarlett have been selected as the winners of the inaugural Escalator Early Career Residencies 🏡 These residencies are kindly supported by The Fenton Arts Trust and The Francis W Reckitt Arts Trust. buff.ly/yHsoGln

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

📣 New podcast! In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, Trinidadian writer Celeste Mohammed reflects on the role of family, mythology, and Caribbean folklore in her latest novel-in-stories, 'Ever Since We Small'. 🎧 Listen and find out more: buff.ly/zc5W6EF

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Abi Hynes @afahynes.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

I'm bringing a writing workshop to Norwich! 💡✍️ You can join me and @writerscentre.bsky.social at the beautiful Dragon Hall in May for a workshop on generating and developing new ideas. Suitable for all kinds of writers and levels of experience! nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/events/brigh...

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Bright Spark: New Ideas & How to Grow Them with Abi Hynes

Leave the blank page behind in this invigorating workshop designed to bring structure and clarity to your creative ideas.

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

City of Literature weekend is BACK for Norfolk & Norwich Festival 2026! 🌷 Get ready for an incredible line-up, featuring Ali Smith, Ece Temelkuran, Jared McGinnis, Melissa Harrison, Dr Rachel Clarke and more. Find out more: buff.ly/hgUz2uf

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

‘Florrie’, a warm-hearted debut graphic novel, has been crowned the East Anglian Book of the Year 2025 🏆️ Huge congratulations to Anna Trench and the team at Jonathan Cape! Read more: nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/writing-hub/...

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'Florrie' wins East Anglian Book of the Year 2025

We’re delighted to announce that Florrie has been crowned Book of the Year at the East Anglian Book Awards 2025.

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Julie's Bicycle @juliesbicycle.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Our 24/25 @artscouncilengland.bsky.social Environmental Report is full of inspiring case studies - the @writerscentre.bsky.social in Norwich is just one example. Find out how they are embedding #CreativeClimateAction into the work that they do >> tinyurl.com/y3jxcddp

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

📣 New podcast! In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, novelist Matt Greene shares the process of writing his latest novel, 'The Definitions' – a work of dystopian fiction which interrogates and plays with the relationship between language, memory and the self. 🎧 buff.ly/ux58x0w

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

We're incredibly excited to welcome bestselling author Christie Watson and her daughter Rowan Egberongbe to Norwich Science Festival for a candid and unique discussion about mental health across generations. Wed 18 February, 7pm, NCW. Book now:https://buff.ly/6mXXKFo

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

📣 New podcast! In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, Singapore-based writer Choo Yi Feng is interviewed by mentor Simon K Jones on his approach to writing speculative fiction. 🎧 Listen and find out more: buff.ly/GnZc7Ai

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

✒️ New to the Writing Hub! Crime writer and tutor Julia Crouch, author of 'Her Husband’s Lover' and 'The Daughters', shares her advice for structuring a crime novel plot ahead of her 12-week crime writing course, which commences in February. Read more: buff.ly/IxYwKuX

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

📢 New podcast! In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, writers John Osborne and Lewis Buxton share insights on writing poetry for page and performance, and reflect on their lives as poets living and working in Norwich UNESCO City of Literature. 🎧 Listen and find out more: buff.ly/EZVNWZ1

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Join us for a celebration of East Anglian writing! ⭐ The evening will celebrate the books and writers shortlisted for the East Anglian Book Awards 2025, culminating in the announcement of the Book of the Year 2025 and the City of Literature Award 2025. Thu 12 Feb, 6.30pm, NCW: buff.ly/KLyiNWH

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

📣 New podcast! In this festive episode of The Writing Life Podcast, crime writer Nicola Upson delves into the themes and appeal of crime novels set at Christmas. 🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/SVcqDbA

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Gather with us this festive season for an evening of captivating storytelling celebrating British folklore and Lally MacBeth’s book, The Lost Folk. Featuring accompanying music from folk singer Georgia Shackleton ⭐ Thu 4 Dec, 6.30pm, NCW. Book now: nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/events/the-l...

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

It's #RealLivingWageWeek ⭐ For the sixth year running, we're proud to support the national Living Wage Campaign and Norwich’s status as a Living Wage city with an original poetry commission. You can read and listen to the new poem by Ruth Beddow, titled ‘Doing the maths’, here: buff.ly/vh2aEm7

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

⏰ Last chance to join the November writing challenge Sign up now – just £30 for 30 days of writing prompts: nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/events/chall... Beat your writer's block and build a daily writing routine! #writingchallenge #30daychallenge #TheWritingLife #writingprompt

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Dublin UNESCO City of Literature @dublincityoflit.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

📢 Introducing … Kane John Mills 📢 Kane will be representing @exetercityoflit.bsky.social ! Kane will be performing live in Dublin!

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Hot off the press! 🔥 We're so excited to share our new season brochure. Pick one up today from bookshops and venues across Norwich to explore our jam-packed programme of live events, courses, workshops, and more! You can also download a digital copy here: buff.ly/17Md1Zs

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Norwich, are you ready for an evening of dynamic poetry? 🎤 This November, Bad Betty Press presents poetry from Desree, Hasti, Ashley Hickson-Lovence, and Kareem Parkins-Brown. Sign up on the night for a three-minute open mic slot! Tue 4 November, 7pm, NCW. Book now: buff.ly/KwRcQ1D

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

📣 New podcast! In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, poets Erica Hesketh and Jenny Pagdin delve into the poetry of motherhood, and how they each share their ‘emotional truth’ in their writing. 🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/FaTbjKT

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Join the NCW team! There's still time to apply to become our new International Programmes Manager. Working closely with the Programmes team, you will effectively manage our international strand of work. 📅 Deadline for applications: 10am, Mon 6 October. Find out more and apply: buff.ly/yjxUpp1

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Next week! 📅 There's still time to book your tickets to see award-winning Argentine author Mariana Enríquez discuss her first work of non-fiction in translation, Somebody is Walking on Your Grave. Wed 1 October, 6.30pm, The Octagon Chapel, £10 (£8 conc). Book now: buff.ly/lwgG1kP

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

📣 New podcast! In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, poet, editor, and literary activist Vanessa Bell sits down with NCW's Chief Executive Peggy Hughes to discuss how her travels have transformed her as a writer and as a person. 🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/wkLyVrQ

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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Ready for a season of productivity and progression? ✍️ Situated in the unique Grade-I-listed Dragon Hall, our Writers’ Room contains free, bookable desk space on Thursdays and Fridays each week. Bookings for October open. Find out more: buff.ly/XJO2lpy #NorwichCityofLiterature #CityofStories

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English PEN @englishpen.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

We’re delighted that English PEN & @writerscentre.bsky.social are collaborating again this year to highlight and promote events and activities taking place across the UK and online in celebration of International Translation Day 2025. #ITD2025 View the programme ⤵️ www.englishpen.org/translation/...

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ITD 2025 – Nationwide Programme - English PEN

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