Writers' Centre Norwich newsletter

The latest Writers' Centre Norwich newsletter has details of Noirwich, new fiction and poetry online courses:

New fiction and poetry online courses Application deadline: Sun 18 Sept     Award-winning prose writers Anjali Joseph, Eliza Robertson, K.J. Orr and Mark McNay are joined by poet Helen Ivory to form our experienced team of writer tutors for the Creative Writing Online autumn semester. Draw on the international reputation of the University of East Anglia by studying beginner or intermediate courses at a time that suits you.   Apply Now     Take a stab at crime writing during Noirwich Fri 16 Sept, 11am - 1pm or 2pm - 4pm, WCN Dragon Hall, £45 / £40 conc, combined package £80     Got an idea in mind for the next bloodthirsty bestseller? Our two-hour crime writing workshops are the perfect opportunity for aspiring writers at any level to hone their craft, with guidance from successful writers and tutors in the industry.   Book Now   Watch   Linton Kwesi Johnson delivers the Harriet Martineau Lecture at Norfolk & Norwich Festival 2016.   Listen   Plenary discussion on Women in Translation at the BCLT Summer School 2016. Discuss   Share your thoughts on Brave New Reads 2016. What was your favourite title?   Read   WCN in-house mentor Keiron Pim offers his top five tips for pitching your writing.   Free events in Norwich   Heritage Open Day - Dragon Hall Family Event Sun 11 Sept, 11am, WCN Dragon Hall A tour of the building will unlock the stories and secrets of this 15th Century building, and afterwards meet the medieval Wise Women who will reveal their secrets, mix potions and weave spells. Find out more.   UEA Live Begins Thurs 13 Oct, doors 6.30pm, WCN Dragon Hall Our premium literature night with the University of East Anglia returns for Autumn 2016 - grab a drink with friends and make yourself comfy. Find out more.     You may also be interested in...   Prague City of Literature Writer/Translator-in-Residence Programme 2017  Deadline: Wed 31 Aug Applications now open! The residency, which is part of the Prague City of Literature project, covers accommodation and travel, and provides a scholarship. Apply now. Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival 9 - 11 Sept, Stirling Bloody Scotland returns for its 5th year! Highlights of the Festival include Mark Billingham, Ian Rankin, Val McDermid, Yrsa Sigurdardóttir, and many more. More info. Crime Writing Association Dagger Awards Gala Dinner Tue 11 Oct, Grange City Hotel, London, £99 Join publishers, agents and authors, including CWA Diamond Dagger recipient Peter James and speaker James Runcie. Book now.     Support us To make a donation in support of our work, or to find out how else to get involved, please visit our Support Us page. Writers' Centre Norwich and the National Centre for Writing is a partnership between WCN and:         Copyright © 2016 Writers' Centre Norwich, All rights reserved. Registered charity number: 1110725 Our mailing address is: Writers' Centre Norwich Dragon Hall 115 - 123 King Street Norwich, Norfolk NR1 1QE United Kingdom