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Welcome to your latest newsletter, rounding up the latest news, events and opportunities from the National Centre for Writing. |
Finding (and keeping) your creative non-fiction voice How do you discover your voice when writing creative non-fiction? How do you decide what feels authentic and appropriate, and where the line lies between too much or too little of yourself on the page?
Writer and tutor Edward Parnell, author of Ghostland: In Search of a Haunted Country, shares his thoughts on how to find and sustain a distinctive personal style while writing about real people and events. |
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Ten writers announced for the Escalator New Writing Fellowships We're delighted to announce the ten Fellows selected for the Escalator New Writing Fellowships 2025–26, our prestigious annual programme that celebrates early career writers in the east of England.
Over eight months, each Fellow will benefit from one-to-one mentoring with an established writer, alongside a tailored development package.
Supported by Arts Council England, the Authors’ Licensing & Collecting Society, Amazon Literary Partnership, Garrick Charitable Trust, Golsconcott Foundation, the Laura Kinsella Foundation, and the Reeves Award. |
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Hanna Thomas Uose, Christie Watson & more join us for Norwich Science Festival The city-wide celebration of science and technology returns next year with an eclectic programme of inspirational talks, epic exhibitions, and hands-on science activities!
We're delighted to partner with Norwich Science Festival on three wonderfully curious events at Dragon Hall on Mon 16–Thu 19 February. Join us for author talks about immortality, connection, and finding the answers to life's silliest questions.
Programmed by National Centre for Writing for Norwich Science Festival |
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Drop-in & Write (ages 60+) Mon 8 December, 2–4pm, National Centre for Writing, free & drop-in Are you aged 60 or over and looking for somewhere to write? Enjoy a quiet, supportive environment at Dragon Hall, where you can focus on your writing alongside like-minded individuals.
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Dragon Hall Social Wed 10 December, doors 5.30pm, National Centre for Writing, free & drop-in Join us this festive season for an open and welcoming night of inspiration and conversation! Grab a drink and mince pie from the bar, connect with others, share ideas, and catch up on what’s happening in Norwich.
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A Celebration of New East Anglian Writing Thu 12 February, 6pm, National Centre for Writing, £8 A celebratory evening showcasing the brilliant writers, books and publishers, of the east of England. This event will culminate in the announcement of the East Anglian Book Awards Book of the Year 2025!
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COURSES, WORKSHOPS, MENTORING & RESOURCES |
Webinar: What’s it like to study an online tutored course?Thu 8 January, 12noon GMT, online, free Committing to an online tutored creative writing course can feel like a big step. Join course tutor Megan Bradbury for a live webinar and Q&A session, where she will explain how NCW courses work and why they might be the perfect choice for you. Register here Designed in partnership with the University of East Anglia
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‘The Sketcher of Birds’ by Raquel Pena MartÃnezIn this piece translated into English by Laura McGloughlin, writer and Dragon Hall Cottage resident Raquel Pena MartÃnez reflects on landscape, her time in Norwich City of Literature, and how the sketcher of birds became the key to her stay. Find out more
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George Harrison selected for the Nero Book Awards 2025 shortlistCelebrating outstanding writing by great authors living in the UK and Ireland, the Nero Book Awards list the best books of the year. Congratulations to Norwich-based writer and Escalator alumnus George Harrison for being selected for the 2025 shortlist!
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Join the team! Communications & Marketing Assistant We’re looking for an enthusiastic, proactive, and committed Assistant to support us in sharing NCW’s work with the world.
Working closely with the Communications & Marketing team, this role will provide proactive administrative support across a range of marketing and communications campaigns. Deadline: 10am, Mon 8 December
Apply here |
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You may also be interested in...
Mslexia's Women's Poetry Competition 2025 Deadline: Mon 8 December Mslexia's poetry competition is now open for unpublished poems of any length, on any subject. Enter your poetry now for the chance to win up to £2,000. Find out more
Kemptown Bookshop Writing Competition 2025 Deadline: Wed 31 December What do you love about bookshops? To celebrate Kemptown Bookshop's 50th anniversary, they are running a competition on the theme of bookshops. Find out more
Footnote x Counterpoints Prize for Fiction 2026 Deadline: 5pm, Fri 13 February The Footnote x Counterpoints Prize celebrates writers from refugee and migrant backgrounds telling stories centred around themes of displacement, courage and belonging. The Prize is worth £15,000 to the winner and includes a publication agreement with Footnote Press. Find out more
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