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Who knows what is good and what is bad? Sometimes things that might appear to be bad can, given time, turn out to be something good. Things just happen and we have to find a way to deal with whatever is thrown at us, however we can. This podcast aims to give comfort and possible insight into how to better deal with life's challenges.
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The Writing Life

National Centre for Writing

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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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Activists, researchers, influencers, permaculturists and entrepreneurs are coming together to participate in The Greater Reset Activation, an initiative of The Freedom Cell Network. The Greater Reset is a direct counter to the World Economic Forum's The Great Reset initiative held every January since 2021. Learn more: https://www.thegreaterreset.org
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In this episode Dr. Rebecca Corbett, USC's Director of Special Projects and Japanese Studies Librarian in the East Asian Library provides additional context for Madame Butterfly, through her research on Japanese tea practices. This conversation was recorded as part of Connects' professional development series, Opera for Educators.…
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On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Colin Walsh to read and discuss Clara Kumagai’s story, ‘Real Boys’, originally published in Issue 35, Volume 2: Winter 2016 – Fear & Fantasy. Colin Walsh‘s first novel, Kala, was published in 2023. A number one international bestseller, Kala won the Irish Book Award for Newcomer of t…
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In this episode, a part of our Music and Wellness series, music therapist Stacie Aamon Yeldell shares her perspective on the power of the voice, and guides us through a musical grounding exercise. Learn more about how LA Opera Connects is exploring the connections between music, wellness, and recovery at LAOpera.org/ArtsandHealth and be sure to sav…
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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 Goss is a poet, tutor and mentor, living in Suffolk. Her poems have appeared in many literary journals, anthologies and have been broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Arts online.…
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In this episode, Executive Director of the Asian Opera Alliance, Melody Chang sits down with Madame Butterfly cast members, Rodel Rosel and Yuntong Han discussing their experiences in Madame Butterfly, how their identities influence their performances, and the work being done by LA Opera in collaboration with AOA to mitigate potential harm. Tickets…
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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 Acheson is an author, conservationist and environmentalist living in North Norfolk. He has written for BBC Wildlife, British Birds, British Wildlife, The Guardian, The Big I…
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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. Maarja Pärtna is an Estonian writer, translator, and editor who focuses on socio-ecological themes in her work. She has published five poetry collections. …
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In this episode of The Writing Life, novelists and NCW Academy tutors Benjamin Johncock and Megan Bradbury give insight into their writing lives, and offer their advice to emerging novelists and writers of all kinds. Benjamin Johncock is an award-winning novelist, short story writer and journalist. His debut novel, The Last Pilot, was published in …
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This upcoming season, LA Opera presents 5 exciting works, Madame Butterfly, Romeo and Juliet, Cosi fan tutte, Ainadamar and Rigoletto. Listen in as Richard Seaver Music Director Maestro James Conlon shares his insights into these operatic treasures in this pre-recorded conversation, a part of Opera for Educators. Tickets are available now at LAOper…
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On January 21, 2024, Mark Passio spoke at The Greater Reset 5: Manifestation, on the theme of Building Free & Conscious Communities. This presentation is a brief analysis of the philosophical shortcomings and mental viruses inherent to the modern so-called "freedom movement." Seven of these weaknesses are identified and explained as factors which a…
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On January 21, 2024, James Corbett spoke at The Greater Reset 5: Manifestation, on the theme of Building Free & Conscious Communities. An award-winning investigative journalist, James Corbett has lectured on geopolitics at the University of Groningen’s Studium Generale, and delivered presentations on open source journalism at The French Institute f…
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On January 21, 2024, John Bush spoke at The Greater Reset 5: Manifestation, on the theme of Building Free & Conscious Communities. John Bush presents his vision for transforming society using freedom cells. He will outline how decentralized, local communities can revolutionize our way of life through mutual aid and trade and he will present a strat…
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On January 21, 2024, Dan Astin-Gregory spoke at The Greater Reset 5: Manifestation, on the theme of Building Free & Conscious Communities. Get an inside peak into how UK activists were able to mobilize over 1 million people for freedom. Join us to explore strategies for uniting across borders and forging a global counter-culture movement with a sha…
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On January 21, 2024, Vanessa and Danny Panzella-Velez spoke at The Greater Reset 5: Manifestation, on the theme of Building Free & Conscious Communities. Danny and Vanessa Panzella-Velez discuss the importance of developing deeper social intimacy to create stronger communities and chosen tribes that thrive! Danny & Vanessa are hosts of the Sovereig…
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On January 21, 2024, Rebecca Bush spoke at The Greater Reset 5: Manifestation, on the theme of Building Free & Conscious Communities. Rebecca Bush is the producer of Exit and Build Land Summit, an immersive experience focused on empowering individuals to leave urban environments, acquire land, and build self-sufficient, sustainable communities. She…
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On January 21, 2024, Lainie Liberti spoke at The Greater Reset 5: Manifestation, on the theme of Building Free & Conscious Communities. Lainie Liberti spoke about creating a freedom culture starting within our own families sharing tools to create an environment where adults and children feel safe, seen, heard and understood. Freedom always starts a…
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On January 21, 2024, Etienne de la Boetie² spoke at The Greater Reset 5: Manifestation, on the theme of Building Free & Conscious Communities. Etienne de la Boetie2 is the founder of the Art of Liberty Foundation, the author of “Government” – The Biggest Scam in History… Exposed! and the editor of the Art of Liberty Daily News on Substack and Five …
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On January 20th, 2024, Day 4 of The Greater Reset 5 closed with a lively discussion about the pros and cons of digital technology, including blockchain, cryptocurrency, Artificial Intelligence, and digital identities. Are these (and other) digital tools simply weapons of tyranny? Or, can they be used to further the cause of liberty? Featuring Derri…
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On January 20, 2024, Jason Bassler spoke at The Greater Reset 5: Manifestation, on Day 4, Take Back Our Tech. Jason Bassler is co-founder of The Free Thought Project and has been featured in such publications as Rolling Stone, Reason, Infowars, RT, MIC and The Tom Woods Show. Bassler is also founder of Police the Police. He was called "One of the m…
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On January 20, 2024, Dr. Kat Donnelly and Sundarajan aka "SUN" Mutialu spoke at The Greater Reset 5: Manifestation, on Day 4, Take Back Our Tech. Come feel something you have never experienced before and bathe in our indoor sunlighting tech as we discuss using The Sun On-Demand™ to fund healthy, sovereign food systems and communities. We will demon…
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On January 20, 2024, YnDon Clark and Alexandar Thomson spoke at The Greater Reset 5: Manifestation, on Day 4, Take Back Our Tech. YnDon Clark and Alexandar Thomson are an eco-construction collaborative composed of visionary builders designing bio-resonant 3D printed structures using natural materials & harmonic technologies in order to create vital…
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On January 20, 2024, George Wiseman spoke at The Greater Reset 5: Manifestation, on Day 4, Take Back Our Tech. George Wiseman grew up on a ranch in the backwoods of British Columbia, Canada. learning the value of hard work, knowledge and skills. He became a Jack of All Trades and subsequently became a maverick inventor that has changed entire venue…
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On January 20, 2024, Beverly Rubik spoke at The Greater Reset 5: Manifestation, on Day 4, Take Back Our Tech. Dr. Beverly Rubik, Ph.D. (biophysics, U.C., Berkeley) is an independent award-winning scientist internationally known for her pioneering research in several areas--the biofield (human energy field), energy medicine, the new science of water…
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On January 20, 2024, Rory Turbnull spoke at The Greater Reset 5: Manifestation, on Day 4, Take Back Our Tech. Rory Turnbull is a lifelong student of ecosystem nutrition, -pathology and –immunology, and has combined this research into a practical system of Earth medicine. Rory advocates the interdependence of environmental, wildlife and public healt…
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On January 20th, 2024, Day 4 of The Greater Reset 5 opened with a round table discussion with our Take Back Our Tech presenters. We briefly explored the various types of technological solutions offered by some of our presenters. Featuring Rory, Turnbull, George Wiseman, YnDon and Alexander, & Sun Mutialu and Kat Donnelly…
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On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Rebecca Ivory to read and discuss Eamon McGuinness’s story, ‘Viewpoint’, originally published in Issue 38, Volume 2: Summer 2018 of The Stinging Fly. Rebecca Ivory is a writer based in Dublin. Her short fiction has appeared in The Stinging Fly, Banshee, The Tangerine and Fallow Media…
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In this episode of The Writing Life, NCW Programme Officer Vicki is joined by novelist and NCW Academy tutor Melissa Fu to discuss the difficult task of writing your second novel. Melissa’s writing appears in several publications including The Lonely Crowd, International Literature Showcase, Bare Fiction, Wasafiri Online, and The Willowherb Review.…
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On January 19, 2024, Derrick Broze spoke at The Greater Reset 5: Manifestation, on Day 3: Agorism & Parallel Networks. Derrick Broze will offer more than a dozen tools for activists and community leaders who are actively seeking to educate their local community about the problems facing our world and build better systems for future generations. Der…
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On January 19, 2024, David James Rodriguez spoke at The Greater Reset 5: Manifestation on Day 3, Agorism & Parallel Networks. The engineered collapse of civilization is an opportunity to truly liberate humanity. While psychopaths are trying to control and terrorize others, conscious beings are respecting and empowering individuals, especially child…
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On January 19, 2024, Sterlin Lujan spoke at The Greater Reset 5: Manifestation, on Day 3: Agorism & Parallel Networks. Sterlin will explore the “meaning crisis” (John Vervaeke) and how nation-state governments have exacerbated modern malaise, discontent, the mental health epidemic, and subjugation. Sterlin will then analyze the psychological struct…
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On January 19, 2024, Tia Severino spoke at The Greater Reset 5: Manifestation, on Day 3: Agorism & Parallel Networks. Advocate, all underpinned by the fierce determination of a Warrior Mama Bear. She played a crucial part in championing the film "Vaxxed" and further extended her impact as Associate Producer for "Vaxxed 2." Her passion for honest na…
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On January 19, 2024, Emma Sron spoke at The Greater Reset 5: Manifestation, on Day 3: Agorism & Parallel Networks. Emma Sron will share a history of the World Council for Health manifestation and where the organization is headed as it empowers people to take control of their own health while leaving the World Health Organization and the World Econo…
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On January 19, 2024, Melanie Rubin spoke at The Greater Reset 5: Manifestation, on Day 3, Agorism & Parallel Networks. Planning what's necessary to leave the Matrix and join Parallel Society can seem overwhelming. To help you move forward, Melanie Rubin will present an in-depth checklist for manifesting your life in Parallel Society. She will hand …
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On January 19, 2024, Catherine Austin Fitts spoke at The Greater Reset 5: Manifestation on Day 3, Agorism & Parallel Networks. Catherine is the president of Solari, Inc., publisher of the Solari Report, and managing member of Solari Investment Advisory Services, LLC. Catherine served as managing director and member of the board of directors of the …
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In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, NCW Communications Assistant Caitlin is joined by author PJ Ellis to discuss writing romantic comedies. PJ Ellis is a journalist covering relationships, pop culture and LGBTQ+ issues. His writing has appeared in publications including GQ, Teen Vogue, Man Repeller, Men’s Health and MTV. His short fiction …
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On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Roisin Kiberd to read and discuss John Patrick McHugh’s essay, ‘Name Your Character’, originally published in Issue 44/Volume 2: Summer 2021 of The Stinging Fly. Róisín Kiberd has written essays and features for the The Stinging Fly, The Dublin Review, Winter Papers, The White Review…
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In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, NCW Chief Executive Peggy Hughes is joined by author Jon McGregor to discuss researching for fiction. Jon McGregor is an award-winning author and short story writer. He has been nominated for the Booker Prize for three of his novels, including his 2002 debut If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things, which a…
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On January 18, 2024, Belegui Elanor spoke at The Greater Reset 5: Manifestation on Day 2, Permaculture & Food Independence. The Botica Herbolaria founded by Belegui aims to recover the ancestral knowledge of traditional Mexican and world medicine, as well as to preserve the bee species in the Michoacan territory. During the last few years Belegui h…
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In this episode of The Writing Life, scriptwriters Stephen Keyworth and James McDermott discuss the craft and industry of writing for long-running radio or television serials, commonly known as soaps. Stephen Keyworth is an award-winning director and writer who has worked extensively as a director in theatre and written over 60 hours of television,…
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In this episode of The Writing Life, we’re joined by writers and NCW Academy tutors Dan Richards and Edward Parnell to discuss the process of researching, writing, and publishing narrative non-fiction books. Dan Richards is a writer and journalist who specialises in travel, memoir, and culture. He has taught at Bristol University, and currently tut…
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In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, NCW Chief Executive Peggy Hughes is joined by author and professional campaigner Sarah P Corbett to discuss craftivism, a form of activism and collective empowerment that is centered on practices of craft. Sarah P Corbett is an activist, author, speaker, and the founder of Craftivist Collective. She is k…
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On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Caoilinn Hughes to read and discuss Emma Devlin’s short story, ‘The Gift’ originally published in Issue 49 Volume 2, Winter 2023-4. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience as part of Cúirt International Festival of Literature 2024. Please note: there are some brief mome…
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In this episode of The Writing Life, Holly is joined by Colchester-based playwright and HighTide/Peggy Ramsay Foundation writer in residence Nicola Werenowska and Norwich-based folk musician Georgia Shackleton to discuss writing for performance. Nicola and Georgia were central to the development of Suffolk-based theatre company HighTide’s touring s…
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