We're saddened to hear of the passing of C. J. Sansom, author of the Shardlake series.

Image © Nick Harrison

Last chance to book your tickets!

We can't wait to welcome internationally bestselling author Sarah Perry to the beautiful surroundings of Norwich Cathedral Norwich Cathedral tomorrow for the launch of her latest novel, 'Enlightenment'.

Book now: buff.ly/3HyDR7g

If you’re looking to kickstart your career in writing, why not enter Wilbur&NisoSmithFdn's #NewVoicesAward . You could win 1-to-1 mentoring, editorial guidance and consideration from Bonnier Books UK.

More info here: buff.ly/3KHzuI7 #WritingCompetition #AdventureWriting

Embarking on a new poem can feel like an intimidating task for any writer.

In this article, Kathryn Simmonds, Helen Ivory and Rebecca Goss share their top tips and a creative writing exercise that will help you to have fun with your poetry.

Read here: buff.ly/49VU3uQ

Four weeks to go until City of Literature weekend at @nnfest 🎊

We can't wait to celebrate the stories and creativity that make Norwich UNESCO City of Literature an inspiring place to write, think and dream.

Have you booked your tickets yet? buff.ly/42ZCPem

While we're in full swing with #BlackSwans , here's a friendly reminder that applications for our Theatre Translator Mentorship close in 3 weeks. Supported by Jerwood Foundation. ❤️

#TheatreInTranslation #Translator #Translation

Discover more and apply here: bit.ly/FATTMentorship…

Less than two weeks to go until our beginners' online tutored courses, designed in partnership with Literature@UEA, begin!

Secure your place now: buff.ly/3OJhezZ

We are offering cottage residencies and virtual residencies for writers and translators from Singapore, with support from the National Arts Council of Singapore.

Deadline: Monday 8 May

For more info and to apply visit: buff.ly/4aHiP38

ONE SPACE LEFT! 🚨

Book your space on our beginners' fiction course now, designed in partnership with Literature@UEA and led by award-winning novelist and expert tutor Benjamin Johncock. You don't want to miss out!

Starts Tue 7 May, twelve weeks, online: buff.ly/3Evota5

Just one week to apply to be our new Digital Marketing & Content Coordinator at National Centre for Writing!

✏️ Full time
✏️ Fixed term until July 2027
✏️ Salary: £28,000
✏️ Deadline for applications: 10am, Monday 29 April 2024

You?

nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/vacancies/

📣 New podcast!

In this episode of #TheWritingLife , NCW Chief Executive Peggy speaks with Stuart Hobday and Gaby Weiner about their new book ‘Reintroducing Harriet Martineau: Pioneering Sociologist and Activist’.

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TODAY!

Step into Dragon Hall and discover the fascinating stories of the people who have lived and worked within its walls for hundreds of years.

Our free visitor hours are Sunday – Wednesday, 10am – 3pm. Find out more: buff.ly/3xAxWwz

Poets of Norfolk & Norwich!

TOAST @toastpoetry, the team behind Norfolk’s biggest regular poetry night, is mixing things up with an after hours slam poetry open mic @nnfest! Book your slot from 9am tomorrow 🎤

Sat 25 May, 8pm, NCW: buff.ly/3xGrSmh

The monthly Great Yarmouth book club, coordinated by Vision Norfolk, has appealed for more vision impaired individuals from the area to join. edp24.co.uk/news/24259313.… 👇 Full story

CIRCUS LIKE YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN OR HEARD BEFORE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Only a few tickets left, don’t miss this electrifying show! (call the box office on 01603 531800 for the most up to date ticket availability and waiting list)

🗓️ 15 - 26 MAY

COROZÓN is sponsored by @dippleandconway

Congratulations Amanda! ✨

📢 Calling all writers!

We understand that submitting your stories to competitions and publications can be nerve-wracking, so we asked NCW Academy tutor Benjamin Johncock for his top tips to help your work stand the best chance of success.

Read here: buff.ly/3w0G60T

Apply for our 2024 Visible Communities residencies! For UK-based Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse literary translators working from any language into English.

Virtual and residencies at the Dragon Hall cottage on offer. Deadline: Monday 20 May.

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