We’re a podcast for anyone who writes. Every week 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! The Writing Life is produced by the National Centre for Writing at Dragon Hall in Norwich.
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Practical, entertaining and informative stories. From adventures around the globe on a small boat to practical tips and advice from international commercial and recreational sailors.
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Listen in as Jonathan Menges, joined by a roundtable of co-hosts and special guests discuss topics related to the Whitechapel Murders, Jack the Ripper, Victorian British history, and whatever else suits their fancy. This free and loose discussion is sure to interest everyone involved in the 120 year long hunt for 'Jack the Ripper'
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We never stop learning - especially on boats! As a circumnavigator and maritime trainer I chat to a variety of sailors - boaties - yachties... people who love anything boating.... choose whichever noun you prefer. We find out what makes people on water tick and how they do it - from personal skills, juggling other aspects of life, to making it work financially. The achievements are big, whether they are making their cruising life a success or simply navigating their way through the troughs a ...
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From Adler to Amberley: The Adventure of the Three Students
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Karl welcomes Scott Monty and Burt Wolder to the podcast to discuss the next story in the Sherlock Holmes Canon:The Adventure of the Three StudentsScott and Burt are two of the creatives behind the podcast and website I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere. https://www.ihearofsherlock.com/
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Reintroducing Harriet Martineau with Stuart Hobday & Gaby Weiner
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In this episode of The Writing Life, NCW Chief Executive Peggy Hughes is joined by writers and members of The Martineau Society Stuart Hobday and Gaby Weiner to discuss their new book Reintroducing Harriet Martineau: Pioneering Sociologist and Activist, which explores the innovative, sociological approach adopted by Harriet Martineau in her efforts…
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Crafting identity in fiction with Michael Donkor
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In this episode of The Writing Life, NCW Head of Programmes & Creative Engagement Holly speaks with novelist Michael Donkor about crafting identity in fiction. Michael Donkor was born in London to Ghanaian parents. He studied English at Wadham College, Oxford, followed by a Masters in Creative Writing at Royal Holloway. His first novel, Hold, was l…
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In this episode of The Writing Life, former NCW Communications Assistant Molly speaks with author Naomi Wood about writing subversive women. Naomi Wood is the award-winning author of three novels, including the bestselling Mrs. Hemingway. Her stories have been published in the Mid-American Review, Washington Square Review, Joyland and Stylist, and …
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Virtual residencies with Nur-El-Hudaa Jaffar, Sim Wai-chew and Tse Hao Guang
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In this episode of The Writing Life, writer and translator Daniel Hahn speaks with three former virtual residents Nur-El-Hudaa Jaffar, Sim Wai-chew and Tse Hao Guang about the quirks of virtual residencies, and how their expectations compared to reality. We were delighted to host them from June to December 2023, in a virtual residency generously su…
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Writing the grotesque body with Heather Parry
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In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, NCW Senior Communications and Marketing Manager Steph speaks with author Heather Parry about writing the grotesque body. Heather Parry was born in Rotherham and lives in Glasgow. She has won the Bridge Award for an Emerging Writer, Cove Park's Emerging Writer Residency and the Laxfield Literary Launch Pr…
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Whitechapel Society 1888 presents Sue Parry: The Trial of the Detectives or The Turf Fraud Scandal of 1877
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Rippercast is pleased to present the February 2024 guest speaker at the Whitechapel Society:Sue Parry: The Trial of the Detectives or The Turf Fraud Scandal of 1877This is a Video Slideshow Presentationwww.whitechapelsociety.com
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Writing and chronic illness with Polly Atkin
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In this episode of The Writing Life, NCW Emerging Translator Mentorships Programme Manager Annie speaks with author Polly Atkin about writing with a chronic illness. Polly Atkin is a multi-award-winning writer, essayist and poet. She is the author of the poetry collections Basic Nest Architecture, which won a Northern Writers' Award, and Much With …
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Who Is He? What Is He? Where Is He? A Suspectology Roundtable
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Jonathan Menges and Ally Ryder host a roundtable discussion on Suspectology with Christer Holmgren, author of Cutting Point, Mick Priestley, author of One Autumn in Whitechapel, Tracy I'anson, author of Jacob the Ripper, Tom Wescott, author of The Bank Holiday Murders and Ripper Confidential, and Steve Blomer, author of Inside Bucks Row.…
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Writing for younger audiences with Chip Colquhoun
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In this episode of The Writing Life, NCW Programme Officer Ellie speaks with author and NCW mentor Chip Colquhoun about oral storytelling and writing for younger audiences. An NCW Associate Artist, Chip is a storyteller and children’s author. He’s trained teachers through the Department for Education’s English Hub, young creatives through Rathbone …
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In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, NCW Programme Officer Ellie speaks with American author Margot Douaihy about the development of the noir genre in crime writing. Margot Douaihy is the author of several noir titles including the mystery novel Scorched Grace, the inaugural title of Gillian Flynn Books. Douaihy is originally from Scranton,…
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Whitechapel Society presents Myth, Monster, Murderer with Jackie Anderson and Ciara Wild
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We are pleased to bring to you the December 2023 guest speaker presentation from the Whitechapel Society:Myth, Monster, MurdererBy Jackie Anderson and Ciara Wild
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From Adler to Amberly: The Adventure of the Six Napoleons
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Karl welcomes writer, broadcaster and film producer Neil Atkinson back to the show to discuss the next story in the Conan Doyle canon:The Adventure of the Six Napoleons
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Writing unreliable narrators with Hannah Vincent
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In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, Head of Programmes and Creative Engagement Holly speaks with novelist Hannah Vincent about point of view and different types of narration. Hannah Vincent is a novelist, short story writer and playwright. Her first novel, Alarm Girl was published in 2014 and her second, The Weaning in 2018. Her 2020 short…
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2023 East End Conference: Jonathan Tye-Edward Buckley: Thief, Bully, Ripper?
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We are pleased to bring to you the speaker presentations from the 2023 East End Conference.Jonathan Tye: Edward Buckley-Thief, Bully, Ripper?This is a VIDEO PODCAST.
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In this episode of The Writing Life, NCW CEO Peggy Hughes speaks to four dazzling voices in contemporary poetry. On Wednesday 22 November, Jay Bernard, Anthony Vahni Capildeo, Gail McConnell and Joelle Taylor gathered to celebrate the launch of exciting new poetry archive collection, ‘Towards a Centre for Contemporary Poetry in the Archive'. This p…
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2023 East End Conference: Mark Ripper: Fin de Siècle Invasion Literature and Jack the Ripper
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We are pleased to bring to you the speaker presentations from the 2023 East End Conference.Mark Ripper: Fin de Siècle Invasion Literature and Jack the Ripper.
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2023 East End Conference: Sarah Bax Horton- One Armed Jack: Was Hyam Hyams Jack the Ripper?
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We are pleased to bring to you the speaker presentations from the 2023 East End Conference.Sarah Bax Horton- One Armed Jack: Was Hyam Hyams Jack the Ripper?
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In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, writer and theatre director Jen Dewsbury speaks with writer, performer and NCW Academy tutor Molly Naylor about the craft of scriptwriting. Molly Naylor is the co-creator and writer of Sky One comedy After Hours. Her plays have been toured nationally and broadcast on BBC Radio 4. She wrote and performed …
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2023 East End Conference: Susan Parry: Sergeant Bryant's Scrapbook
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Speaker Presentations from the 2023 East End ConferenceSusan Parry: Sergeant Bryant's Scrapbook
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2023 East End Conference: An Audience with Donald Rumbelow
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We are pleased to bring to you the Speaker Presentations from the 2023 East End Conference held over the weekend of 7 & 8 October in the Astronomer Pub in Middlesex Street in the East End of London. An Audience with Donald Rumbelowwith Karl Coppack
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2023 East End Conference: Sarah Wise-Streets Coloured Black and Blue: Charles Booth's Notebooks and the Revelation of East End Poverty
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Bringing you the Speaker Presentations from the 2023 East End ConferenceSarah WiseStreets Coloured Black and Blue: Charles Booth's Notebooks and the Revelation of East End Poverty
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In conversation with bestselling crime writer Ian Rankin
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In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, former NCW CEO Chris Gribble spoke to bestselling crime writer Ian Rankin about his new standalone short thriller The Rise. Ian Rankin was born in the Kingdom of Fife in 1960 and graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 1982. He is the internationally bestselling author of the Inspector Rebus and De…
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Edward Buckley: The Whitechapel Fiend
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Edward Buckley: The Whitechapel FiendA roundtable discussion about an extremely violent criminal lunatic residing in the East End of London before, during and after the Autumn of Terror. With Jurriaan Maessen, Jonathan Tye, Suzie Huntington and Tom Wescott.Hosted by Jonathan Menges and Ally Ryder…
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From Adler to Amberly: The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton
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Karl and Jon welcome Tanja Huvila to the show to discuss the next story in the Sherlock Holmes canon:The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton@adlerto
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The craft of life writing with Fiona Mason
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In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, former NCW CEO Chris Gribble caught up with author Fiona Mason to discuss her memoir 36 Hours and the craft of life writing. Originally from the Midlands, Fiona Mason now lives between the salt marshes of the east of England, and the Ariege Pyrenees in southwest France where she's renovating a house with…
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In this episode of The Writing Life, NCW Programme Officer Vicki Maitland caught up with writer and NCW Academy tutor Yan Ge to discuss the process of writing short stories. Yan is a fiction writer, writing in both Chinese and English, and is the author of thirteen books in Chinese, including five novels. She has received numerous awards and was na…
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Music and translation with Kalaf Epalanga & Daniel Hahn
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This episode of The Writing Life features musician and writer Kalaf Epalanga and writer, editor and translator Daniel Hahn on the process of writing and translating Kalaf’s exhilarating debut novel, Whites Can Dance Too. They were interviewed by NCW Programme Manager Rebecca DeWald. Kalaf Epalanga is a musician and writer. Best known internationall…
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Priscilla Morris on writing resistance and community in Black Butterflies
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In this episode we’re bringing you a conversation with debut novelist and creative writing teacher Priscilla Morris. Priscilla’s first novel Black Butterflies is the author’s personal response to the war that devastated her mother’s hometown of Sarajevo, Bosnia, in the former Yugoslavia, from 1992-1996. Priscilla spoke to NCW Communications Assista…
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Whitechapel Society presents Paradise by way of Kensal Green with Trevor Spinage
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We are pleased to bring to you the August 2023 guest speaker from the Whitechapel Society:Trevor Spinage-Paradise by way of Kensal GreenIn this VIDEO PODCAST presentation, Trevor Spinage takes us on a tour of the Big 7 London cemeteries-Kensal Green, Brompton, West Norwood, Nunhead, Tower Hamlets, Abney Park and Highgate.www.whitechapelsoc…
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In this episode of The Writing Life, we are joined by author, screenwriter and lecturer Tom Benn to discuss his latest novel, Oxblood. Set in 1980s South Manchester, Benn's blazing novel of female solidarity and the legacy of male violence centres on three generations of women at the heart of an underworld family. It won the 2022 Sunday Times Charl…
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Dr. Francis Tumblety and the Railway Ripper with Michael Hawley
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Rippercast welcomes author Michael Hawley back to the show to discuss his new book Dr. Francis Tumblety and the Railway Ripper. Hosted by Jonathan Mengeshttps://www.sunburypress.com/products/dr-francis-tumblety-the-railway-ripper?variant=41131635638365
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Writing Real People in Memoir with Katy Massey
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In this episode of The Writing Life, NCW Programme Officer Vicki Maitland speaks with writer, editor and workshop leader Katy Massey about the process of writing real people in memoir. Katy was a journalist for many years before studying for an MA and PhD in Creative Writing. Her memoir, Are We Home Yet? was published in 2020 and praised by Bernard…
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How to Write Suspense Fiction with Claire McGowan
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In this episode of The Writing Life, NCW Chief Executive Chris Gribble caught up with Claire McGowan to discuss how she got started as a writer, her route(s) into publishing and how she’s maintained and developed a career in writing across a range of genres and over a lengthy period of time. Claire McGowan published her first novel in 2012, and has…
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Röttgers & Schröder: Jack the Ripper:Die Whitechapel-Morde 1888 Eine Chronologie
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Rippercast is pleased to welcome Philipp Rottgers & Dorothee Schroder onto the show to discuss their new book 'Jack the Ripper: Die Whitechapel-Morde 1888 Eine Chronologie'. One of the very few native German language books written about the Whitechapel Murders by German Ripperologists.Hosted by Jonathan Menges and Jurriaan Maessenhttps://lond…
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From Adler to Amberly: The Adventure of Black Peter
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Karl Coppack welcomes Catherine Cook back to the show to discuss the next story in Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes CanonThe Adventure of Black Peter@adlerto
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In this episode of The Writing Life, NCW Chief Executive Chris Gribble speaks with writer Patrick Barkham about the process of writing his new book The Swimmer, and how he found ways to ‘hear’ the voice of an author whose work he knew well, but who he never met. Patrick Barkham is an award-winning author and natural history writer for the Guardian.…
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From Adler to Amberly Special Episode: Watson-The Final Problem
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In a special episode, Karl talks to actor Tim Marriott and writer Bert Coules about their one-man play Watson: The Final Problem. The show features Tim as Watson reminiscing about his apparently late friend from their first meeting up until Holmes fatal encounter with Professor Moriarty at the Reichenbach Falls. Tim and Bert discuss the initial ide…
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In this episode of The Writing Life, NCW Chief Executive Chris Gribble speaks with writer, poet and educator Raymond Antrobus in an interview which was recorded ahead of his performance at the City of Literature weekend 2023. City of Literature takes place in May each year and is a National Centre for Writing and Norfolk & Norwich Festival partners…
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Whitechapel Society presents The Dark Side of East London with David Charnick
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We are pleased to bring to you the June 2023 guest speaker talk from the Whitechapel SocietyDavid Charnick: The Dark Side of East LondonMr Charnick is a tour guide and author whose book The Dark Side of East London is available now through Pen and Swordwww.whitechapelsociety.com
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Writing About Historical Figures with Victoria Mackenzie
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In this episode of The Writing Life, National Centre for Writing’s Head of Programmes & Creative Engagement Holly Ainley caught up with Victoria Mackenzie after her event in Norwich to discuss her debut novel For Thy Great Pain Have Mercy on My Little Pain, the joys and pitfalls of researching historical periods, and how you communicate this to con…
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Working with a Translator - with Caroline Lamarche and Katherine Gregor
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In this episode of The Writing Life, NCW Programme Manager Rebecca DeWald had the pleasure of talking with Katherine Gregor and Caroline Lamarche about the process of writing and translating The Memory of the Air, a novella by Caroline which explores a universal experience of gender and sexual violence and challenges common notions of victimhood. T…
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In conversation with Max Porter at the Book Hive
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On this episode of The Writing Life, we are delighted to welcome Max Porter back to Norwich! Max was here in April for an event hosted by The Book Hive to celebrate the publication of his latest novel, Shy. NCW Executive Director Peggy Hughes settled in for a cosy chat with Max upstairs in The Book Hive. Their expansive conversation covers the spec…
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Interviewing difficult subjects with Richard Balls
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On this episode of The Writing Life, we speak to news journalist turned non-fiction writer and biographer Richard Balls about interviewing difficult subjects. Richard is the author of three books: A Furious Devotion: The Life of Shane MacGowan; Be Stiff: The Stiff Records Story, and Sex & Drugs & Rock 'n' Roll: The Life of Ian Dury. In this convers…
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From Adler to Amberly: The Adventure of the Priory School
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Karl and Jon welcome Mark Jones, the co-host of the podcast Doings of Doyle, to the show to discuss the next story in the Conan Doyle canon:The Adventure of the Priory Schoolhttps://www.doingsofdoyle.com@adlerto
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In Conversation with British-Nepali Writer and Translator Rabi Thapa
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A conversation from the archive! National Centre for Writing’s Kate Griffin talks to writer, translator and editor Rabi Thapa. Kate is our Associate Head of Programmes and Rabi stayed in the Dragon Hall cottage as part of our Visible Communities programme in June 2021. Rabi is a British-born Nepali writer and translator. He is also the Editor of La…
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As part of the annual Norfolk and Norwich Festival we run a series of events called City of Literature. A central part of our programme is the Harriett Martineau Lecture which celebrates the legacy of a remarkable, world-changing woman by inviting globally-renowned radical speakers to respond to her life and work. In 2022, we were excited to welcom…
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How to Develop Compelling Characters in Your Fiction - with Okechukwu Nzelu
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We speak to writer and teacher Okechukwu Nzelu. Why? To discuss that greatest pillar of creative writing - character. Gill and Okechukwu discuss many aspects of character development, including those in his latest novel Here Again Now. Based in Manchecter, Okechukwu Nzelu was the recipient of a Northern Writers' Award from New Writing North in 2015…
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Whitechapel Society presents A Brief Walk Through Time: Leavesden Asylum with Martin Brooks
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We are pleased to bring to you the February 2023 guest speaker at the Whitechapel Society:Martin Brooks: A Brief Walk Through Time- The Story of the Leavesden Asylum 1870-1995http://www.leavesdenhospital.org/www.whitechapelsociety.comThis is a video podcast slide show presentation.
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From Adler to Amberly: The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist
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Karl welcomes the curator of the Sherlock Holmes Collection at Westminster's Mayfair Library, Catherine Cooke, to the show to discuss the next story in the Conan Doyle canon: The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist@adlerto
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