National Centre for Writing newsletter

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Plus new online courses, the latest from the NCW podcast and more August 2018 What's On Blog & News Support for writers About Val McDermid on gender, violence and snobbery in the literary world Man Booker Prize judge to give a keynote address in Norwich Val McDermid is an internationally bestselling, award-winning crime writer and commentator. Join her as she makes a keynote address in Norwich; a topical exploration of genre and the literary. Part of the Noirwich Crime Writing Festival. Friday 14 September, 6.30pm, University of East Anglia New online writing courses open for booking Choose from fiction, poetry, non-fiction, science fiction and crime writing Join a supportive online forum and receive one-to-one feedback on your work from published writers with Creative Writing Online, our series of online courses developed in partnership with the prestigious creative writing school at the University of East Anglia. Places are limited and allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Early bird discounts on selected courses end tomorrow, Friday 3 August. News highlights Translation: Emerging Translator Mentorships 2018/19 open for applications >> Residency: Writers' Residency in Brussels with Passa Porta >> Young people: Ciera Drury becomes the 2018 Young Norfolk Laureate >> Latest from the NCW podcast The power of comics with Canan Marasligil Women on Writing with Sarah Perry Introducing the National Centre for Writing Open House  This Saturday! 11am - 4pm, Dragon Hall, free entry - no booking required Our Open House is the perfect opportunity to take a look around our new home, learn more about our work, and entertain the family for an hour. Featuring live music from The Bookshop Band, face painting, tours and ice cream!   Heading to Edinburgh International Book Festival?  Come and see us! Meet the National Centre for Writing Saturday 11 August, 10am - 6pm, The Bookshop on George Street Drop by to learn about our work and discover how you can get involved. Also, share your stories and ideas about what a home for words should, and could, be. Freedom to Write Saturday 11 August, 4pm, Garden Theatre Raman Mundair (SBT New Writers Awards), Moira Forsyth (Publishing Scotland), Peggy Hughes (National Centre for Writing) and author Jan Carson explore how we can ensure literature thrives in Scotland and beyond. Don't miss... Nicci French - Day of the Dead Thursday 13 September, 7pm, Jarrold John Banville meets Benjamin Black Friday 14 September, 8pm, University of East Anglia Bite-size crime writing workshops Friday 14 September, 11am & 2pm, University of East Anglia You may also be interested in... The Ginkgo Prize for Ecopoetry Deadline: Wednesday 15 August Formerly known as the Resurgence Prize, the Ginko prize is a major international award for poems embracing ecological themes. The first prize is £5,000. Find out more >> Prague UNESCO City of Literature Residency Programme Deadline: Friday 31 August Prague City of Literature is offering foreign writers and translators the opportunity to live and write in the city for two months next year. Six placements available. Find out more >> Cove Park - Book Deal Residential Masterclass Deadline: Monday 3 September This weekend-long residency in November 2018 is open to those writers who have yet to secure and agent or have their work published. Find out more >> Support us As a UK registered charity, we rely on the generosity of our supporters to make our work possible. Please consider making a gift to ensure that the power of creative writing continues to influence and inspire generations to come. Donate now The National Centre for Writing is supported by: Copyright © 2018 National Centre for Writing, All rights reserved. Registered charity number: 1110725 Our mailing address is: National Centre for Writing Dragon Hall 115 - 123 King Street Norwich, Norfolk NR1 1QE United Kingdom Forward to a friend: