The Writing Life

From mentorship to literary translation: Polly Barton & Charlotte Goff on translating Nao-Cola Yamazaki’s works

In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, Polly Barton andCharlotte Goff discuss their paths into literary translation and their experience translating Nao-Cola Yamaza

The spirit of place: Laurence Mitchell on Flint Country

In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, Norfolk-based writer Laurence Mitchell reveals how he brought the spirit of landscape and place onto the page in his award-wi

Back to basics: Sarah L. Kaufman on Verb Your Enthusiasm

In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, award-winning writer Sarah L. Kaufman discusses mastering the art of the verb and transforming your writing with language, gr

The world of self-publishing: Pip Landers-Letts on Pyg

In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, award-winning writer Pip Landers-Letts discusses her experience self-publishing her action-packed novel Pyg – a queer retelli

Writing relationships: Jem Calder on I Want You to Be Happy

In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, debut novelist Jem Calder shares insights into developing the complex central relationship in his novel, I Want You to Be Hap

Finding balance in writing: Sithuraj Ponraj on working across languages, jobs, and genres

In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, Singapore-based writer Sithuraj Ponraj shares how he balances his dual life as an international cyber-policy specialist and a

From draft to debut: Anna Goldreich on The Leveret

In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, Norwich-based writer Anna Goldreich reflects on the personal and creative journey behind her debut novel, The Leveret – a bru

Madness and Magic: Hannah Murray on her memoir The Make Believe

On this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, Hannah Murray shares the experience of writing her debut book, a memoir called The Make Believe: A memoir of magic and madnes

Experimenting with narrative form: Ashley Hickson-Lovence on About to Fall Apart

In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, Norwich-based writer Ashley Hickson-Lovence discusses experimenting with narrative, form, and structure in his latest novel,

Writing the self in memoir: Camilla Balshaw on Named

In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, Norfolk-based writer Camilla Balshaw shares insights into exploring themes of identity and belonging in her memoir, Named – a

Storytelling in graphic novels: Anna Trench on Florrie

In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, illustrator and writer Anna Trench shares the process of writing and illustrating her debut graphic novel, Florrie – a warm-h

Stories of humanity & connection: Jenni Fagan on The Delusions

In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, award-winning writer Jenni Fagan shares the process of writing her latest novel, The Delusions – a story of profound human co

The path to publication: Grace Murray on Blank Canvas

In this episode of The Writing Life, literary newcomer Grace Murray shares the process from mentorship to the publication of her debut novel Blank Canvas – a work of lite

Wonder and Loss: Writing Grief and Memoir with Sam Meekings

In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, novelist, poet and Associate Professor of Creative Writing Sam Meekings shares the process behind writing his latest book, Wo

Family and Caribbean folklore: Celeste Mohammed on Ever Since We Small

In this episode of The Writing Life, Trinidadian writer Celeste Mohammed reflects on the role of family, mythology, and Caribbean folklore in her writing.   Celeste has

Writing dystopian fiction: Matt Greene on The Definitions

In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, novelist and essayist Matt Greene shares the process of writing his latest novel, The Definitions – a work of dystopian ficti

Writing speculative fiction: Choo Yi Feng on ecology, world building, and creating mysterious characters

In this episode of The Writing Life, Singapore-based writer Choo Yi Feng shares his approach to writing speculative fiction.   Choo Yi Feng is an intertidal explorer, c

Poets in conversation: John Osborne & Lewis Buxton on performance, humour, and place

In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, writers and performers John Osborne and Lewis Buxton share insights on writing poetry for page and performance, and reflect o

New year, new writing goals: Julia Crouch on getting started, finding inspiration, and writing what excites

In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, crime writer and NCW tutor Julia Crouch welcomes the New Year with us and shares her advice and encouragement for the writing

Writing festive thrillers: Nicola Upson on The Christmas Clue

In this festive episode of The Writing Life Podcast, crime writer Nicola Upson delves into the themes and appeal of crime novels set at Christmas.   Nicola Upson’s debu