The Writing Life

We're a weekly podcast for anyone who writes. We talk to writers about their writing journeys and techniques, from early career debuts to self-publishers and narrative designers. We've featured Margaret Atwood, Jackie Kay, Sara Collins, Antti Tuomainen, Val McDermid, Sarah Perry, Elif Shafak and many more!Brought to you by the National Centre for Writing at Dragon Hall in Norwich.


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Writing about nature with Chloe Dalton

In this episode of The Writing Life, writer Chloe Dalton shares her insights into writing about nature and landscape.   Chloe Dalton is a foreign policy specialist and writer....

Writing a festive bestseller with Abiola Bello

In this episode of The Writing Life, YA writer Abiola Bello shares her insights into writing festive novels.   Abiola Bello is a Nigerian-British, prize-winning children’s/YA author who was...

Writing about music with Aniefiok Ekpoudom

In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, cultural writer and editor Josh Baines is joined by narrative non-fiction writer Aniefiok Ekpoudom to discuss writing about the music industry....

Researching for crime novels with Peter James

In this episode of The Writing Life, NCW Chief Executive Peggy is joined by bestselling author Peter James to discuss researching for crime novels.   Peter James is a...

Routes into writing with S G Bell

In this podcast, NCW Communications & Participation Assistant Ruby is joined by S G Bell to discuss routes into writing.   S G Bell is a writer working from...

Writing dialect in fiction with Ferdia Lennon

In this podcast, NCW Head of Programme & Creative Engagement Holly is joined by author Ferdia Lennon to discuss writing dialect in fiction.   Ferdia Lennon was born and...

Writing through place: Heidi Williamson & Rebecca Goss on poetry, memory and healing

In this episode of The Writing Life, poets Rebecca Goss and Heidi Williamson discuss using place as a vessel to write about difficult subjects and memories in poetry. Rebecca...

Structuring non-fiction with Nick Acheson

In this podcast, NCW Programme Officer Ellie is joined by author and presenter Nick Acheson to discuss structuring non-fiction, and how to create rhythm with your writing.   Nick...

Writing collaboratively with Maarja Pärtna & Penny Boxall

In this episode of The Writing Life, NCW Associate Programme Director Kate Griffin is joined by writers Maarja Pärtna and Penny Boxall to discuss the process of multi-disciplinary collaboration....

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