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The National Centre for Writing is a place of discovery, exchange, ideas and learning for writers, translators, readers and everyone who loves words.
Gather with us this festive season for an evening of captivating storytelling celebrating British folklore and Lally MacBeth’s book, The Lost Folk. Featuring accompanying music from folk singer Georgia Shackleton ⭐
Thu 4 Dec, 6.30pm, NCW. Book now: nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/events/the-l...
Thu 4 Dec, 6.30pm, NCW. Book now: nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/events/the-l...
November 13, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Gather with us this festive season for an evening of captivating storytelling celebrating British folklore and Lally MacBeth’s book, The Lost Folk. Featuring accompanying music from folk singer Georgia Shackleton ⭐
Thu 4 Dec, 6.30pm, NCW. Book now: nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/events/the-l...
Thu 4 Dec, 6.30pm, NCW. Book now: nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/events/the-l...
It's #RealLivingWageWeek ⭐
For the sixth year running, we're proud to support the national Living Wage Campaign and Norwich’s status as a Living Wage city with an original poetry commission.
You can read and listen to the new poem by Ruth Beddow, titled ‘Doing the maths’, here: buff.ly/vh2aEm7
For the sixth year running, we're proud to support the national Living Wage Campaign and Norwich’s status as a Living Wage city with an original poetry commission.
You can read and listen to the new poem by Ruth Beddow, titled ‘Doing the maths’, here: buff.ly/vh2aEm7
November 12, 2025 at 12:54 PM
It's #RealLivingWageWeek ⭐
For the sixth year running, we're proud to support the national Living Wage Campaign and Norwich’s status as a Living Wage city with an original poetry commission.
You can read and listen to the new poem by Ruth Beddow, titled ‘Doing the maths’, here: buff.ly/vh2aEm7
For the sixth year running, we're proud to support the national Living Wage Campaign and Norwich’s status as a Living Wage city with an original poetry commission.
You can read and listen to the new poem by Ruth Beddow, titled ‘Doing the maths’, here: buff.ly/vh2aEm7
⏰ Last chance to join the November writing challenge
Sign up now – just £30 for 30 days of writing prompts: nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/events/chall...
Beat your writer's block and build a daily writing routine!
#writingchallenge #30daychallenge #TheWritingLife #writingprompt
Sign up now – just £30 for 30 days of writing prompts: nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/events/chall...
Beat your writer's block and build a daily writing routine!
#writingchallenge #30daychallenge #TheWritingLife #writingprompt
October 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
⏰ Last chance to join the November writing challenge
Sign up now – just £30 for 30 days of writing prompts: nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/events/chall...
Beat your writer's block and build a daily writing routine!
#writingchallenge #30daychallenge #TheWritingLife #writingprompt
Sign up now – just £30 for 30 days of writing prompts: nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/events/chall...
Beat your writer's block and build a daily writing routine!
#writingchallenge #30daychallenge #TheWritingLife #writingprompt
Hot off the press! 🔥
We're so excited to share our new season brochure. Pick one up today from bookshops and venues across Norwich to explore our jam-packed programme of live events, courses, workshops, and more!
You can also download a digital copy here: buff.ly/17Md1Zs
We're so excited to share our new season brochure. Pick one up today from bookshops and venues across Norwich to explore our jam-packed programme of live events, courses, workshops, and more!
You can also download a digital copy here: buff.ly/17Md1Zs
October 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Hot off the press! 🔥
We're so excited to share our new season brochure. Pick one up today from bookshops and venues across Norwich to explore our jam-packed programme of live events, courses, workshops, and more!
You can also download a digital copy here: buff.ly/17Md1Zs
We're so excited to share our new season brochure. Pick one up today from bookshops and venues across Norwich to explore our jam-packed programme of live events, courses, workshops, and more!
You can also download a digital copy here: buff.ly/17Md1Zs
Norwich, are you ready for an evening of dynamic poetry? 🎤
This November, Bad Betty Press presents poetry from Desree, Hasti, Ashley Hickson-Lovence, and Kareem Parkins-Brown.
Sign up on the night for a three-minute open mic slot!
Tue 4 November, 7pm, NCW. Book now: buff.ly/KwRcQ1D
This November, Bad Betty Press presents poetry from Desree, Hasti, Ashley Hickson-Lovence, and Kareem Parkins-Brown.
Sign up on the night for a three-minute open mic slot!
Tue 4 November, 7pm, NCW. Book now: buff.ly/KwRcQ1D
October 9, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Norwich, are you ready for an evening of dynamic poetry? 🎤
This November, Bad Betty Press presents poetry from Desree, Hasti, Ashley Hickson-Lovence, and Kareem Parkins-Brown.
Sign up on the night for a three-minute open mic slot!
Tue 4 November, 7pm, NCW. Book now: buff.ly/KwRcQ1D
This November, Bad Betty Press presents poetry from Desree, Hasti, Ashley Hickson-Lovence, and Kareem Parkins-Brown.
Sign up on the night for a three-minute open mic slot!
Tue 4 November, 7pm, NCW. Book now: buff.ly/KwRcQ1D
📣 New podcast!
In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, poets Erica Hesketh and Jenny Pagdin delve into the poetry of motherhood, and how they each share their ‘emotional truth’ in their writing.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/FaTbjKT
In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, poets Erica Hesketh and Jenny Pagdin delve into the poetry of motherhood, and how they each share their ‘emotional truth’ in their writing.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/FaTbjKT
October 6, 2025 at 11:22 AM
📣 New podcast!
In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, poets Erica Hesketh and Jenny Pagdin delve into the poetry of motherhood, and how they each share their ‘emotional truth’ in their writing.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/FaTbjKT
In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, poets Erica Hesketh and Jenny Pagdin delve into the poetry of motherhood, and how they each share their ‘emotional truth’ in their writing.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/FaTbjKT
Join the NCW team!
There's still time to apply to become our new International Programmes Manager. Working closely with the Programmes team, you will effectively manage our international strand of work.
📅 Deadline for applications: 10am, Mon 6 October.
Find out more and apply: buff.ly/yjxUpp1
There's still time to apply to become our new International Programmes Manager. Working closely with the Programmes team, you will effectively manage our international strand of work.
📅 Deadline for applications: 10am, Mon 6 October.
Find out more and apply: buff.ly/yjxUpp1
September 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Join the NCW team!
There's still time to apply to become our new International Programmes Manager. Working closely with the Programmes team, you will effectively manage our international strand of work.
📅 Deadline for applications: 10am, Mon 6 October.
Find out more and apply: buff.ly/yjxUpp1
There's still time to apply to become our new International Programmes Manager. Working closely with the Programmes team, you will effectively manage our international strand of work.
📅 Deadline for applications: 10am, Mon 6 October.
Find out more and apply: buff.ly/yjxUpp1
Next week! 📅
There's still time to book your tickets to see award-winning Argentine author Mariana Enríquez discuss her first work of non-fiction in translation, Somebody is Walking on Your Grave.
Wed 1 October, 6.30pm, The Octagon Chapel, £10 (£8 conc). Book now: buff.ly/lwgG1kP
There's still time to book your tickets to see award-winning Argentine author Mariana Enríquez discuss her first work of non-fiction in translation, Somebody is Walking on Your Grave.
Wed 1 October, 6.30pm, The Octagon Chapel, £10 (£8 conc). Book now: buff.ly/lwgG1kP
September 23, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Next week! 📅
There's still time to book your tickets to see award-winning Argentine author Mariana Enríquez discuss her first work of non-fiction in translation, Somebody is Walking on Your Grave.
Wed 1 October, 6.30pm, The Octagon Chapel, £10 (£8 conc). Book now: buff.ly/lwgG1kP
There's still time to book your tickets to see award-winning Argentine author Mariana Enríquez discuss her first work of non-fiction in translation, Somebody is Walking on Your Grave.
Wed 1 October, 6.30pm, The Octagon Chapel, £10 (£8 conc). Book now: buff.ly/lwgG1kP
📣 New podcast!
In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, poet, editor, and literary activist Vanessa Bell sits down with NCW's Chief Executive Peggy Hughes to discuss how her travels have transformed her as a writer and as a person.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/wkLyVrQ
In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, poet, editor, and literary activist Vanessa Bell sits down with NCW's Chief Executive Peggy Hughes to discuss how her travels have transformed her as a writer and as a person.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/wkLyVrQ
September 22, 2025 at 10:27 AM
📣 New podcast!
In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, poet, editor, and literary activist Vanessa Bell sits down with NCW's Chief Executive Peggy Hughes to discuss how her travels have transformed her as a writer and as a person.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/wkLyVrQ
In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, poet, editor, and literary activist Vanessa Bell sits down with NCW's Chief Executive Peggy Hughes to discuss how her travels have transformed her as a writer and as a person.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/wkLyVrQ
Ready for a season of productivity and progression? ✍️
Situated in the unique Grade-I-listed Dragon Hall, our Writers’ Room contains free, bookable desk space on Thursdays and Fridays each week.
Bookings for October open. Find out more: buff.ly/XJO2lpy
#NorwichCityofLiterature #CityofStories
Situated in the unique Grade-I-listed Dragon Hall, our Writers’ Room contains free, bookable desk space on Thursdays and Fridays each week.
Bookings for October open. Find out more: buff.ly/XJO2lpy
#NorwichCityofLiterature #CityofStories
September 16, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Ready for a season of productivity and progression? ✍️
Situated in the unique Grade-I-listed Dragon Hall, our Writers’ Room contains free, bookable desk space on Thursdays and Fridays each week.
Bookings for October open. Find out more: buff.ly/XJO2lpy
#NorwichCityofLiterature #CityofStories
Situated in the unique Grade-I-listed Dragon Hall, our Writers’ Room contains free, bookable desk space on Thursdays and Fridays each week.
Bookings for October open. Find out more: buff.ly/XJO2lpy
#NorwichCityofLiterature #CityofStories
📣 New podcast!
In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, illustrator Hayley Wells delves into the importance of representation in children’s books.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/tK9dZuk
In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, illustrator Hayley Wells delves into the importance of representation in children’s books.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/tK9dZuk
September 8, 2025 at 12:23 PM
📣 New podcast!
In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, illustrator Hayley Wells delves into the importance of representation in children’s books.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/tK9dZuk
In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, illustrator Hayley Wells delves into the importance of representation in children’s books.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/tK9dZuk
It's just four weeks to go until we welcome Mariana Enríquez to Norwich!
Join her on an extraordinary gothic journey through the world’s cemeteries as she discusses her new non-fiction book, Somebody is Walking on Your Grave.
Wed 1 Oct, 6.30pm, The Octagon Chapel. Book now: buff.ly/eO27hGw
Join her on an extraordinary gothic journey through the world’s cemeteries as she discusses her new non-fiction book, Somebody is Walking on Your Grave.
Wed 1 Oct, 6.30pm, The Octagon Chapel. Book now: buff.ly/eO27hGw
September 3, 2025 at 10:15 AM
It's just four weeks to go until we welcome Mariana Enríquez to Norwich!
Join her on an extraordinary gothic journey through the world’s cemeteries as she discusses her new non-fiction book, Somebody is Walking on Your Grave.
Wed 1 Oct, 6.30pm, The Octagon Chapel. Book now: buff.ly/eO27hGw
Join her on an extraordinary gothic journey through the world’s cemeteries as she discusses her new non-fiction book, Somebody is Walking on Your Grave.
Wed 1 Oct, 6.30pm, The Octagon Chapel. Book now: buff.ly/eO27hGw
Applications are OPEN for Emerging Translator Mentorships 2025–26! ✍️🌍
Mentees receive six months of personal mentoring, as well as invitations to industry events for their professional and creative development.
Deadline: 11.59pm BST, Sun 31 August
nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/get-involved...
Mentees receive six months of personal mentoring, as well as invitations to industry events for their professional and creative development.
Deadline: 11.59pm BST, Sun 31 August
nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/get-involved...
August 26, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Applications are OPEN for Emerging Translator Mentorships 2025–26! ✍️🌍
Mentees receive six months of personal mentoring, as well as invitations to industry events for their professional and creative development.
Deadline: 11.59pm BST, Sun 31 August
nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/get-involved...
Mentees receive six months of personal mentoring, as well as invitations to industry events for their professional and creative development.
Deadline: 11.59pm BST, Sun 31 August
nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/get-involved...
📣 New podcast!
In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, bestselling author Pat Barker shares insights about the art of retellings, and the craftsmanship and research needed to write reimaginings of classic literature.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/P2thCZy
In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, bestselling author Pat Barker shares insights about the art of retellings, and the craftsmanship and research needed to write reimaginings of classic literature.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/P2thCZy
August 26, 2025 at 8:39 AM
📣 New podcast!
In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, bestselling author Pat Barker shares insights about the art of retellings, and the craftsmanship and research needed to write reimaginings of classic literature.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/P2thCZy
In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, bestselling author Pat Barker shares insights about the art of retellings, and the craftsmanship and research needed to write reimaginings of classic literature.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/P2thCZy
Would you like to win signed editions of David Nicholls' bestselling novels? 📚
Join us at The Great Norwich Book Quiz for the chance to win literary prizes! Hosted by our Chief Executive, Peggy Hughes, the night will be filled with bookish brilliance, delicious food, and lively literary company.
Join us at The Great Norwich Book Quiz for the chance to win literary prizes! Hosted by our Chief Executive, Peggy Hughes, the night will be filled with bookish brilliance, delicious food, and lively literary company.
August 20, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Would you like to win signed editions of David Nicholls' bestselling novels? 📚
Join us at The Great Norwich Book Quiz for the chance to win literary prizes! Hosted by our Chief Executive, Peggy Hughes, the night will be filled with bookish brilliance, delicious food, and lively literary company.
Join us at The Great Norwich Book Quiz for the chance to win literary prizes! Hosted by our Chief Executive, Peggy Hughes, the night will be filled with bookish brilliance, delicious food, and lively literary company.
We're hiring!
We're looking for an attentive and skilled team leader and problem solver to lead our small Finance team.
📅 Deadline for applications: 10am, Tue 9 September. Find out more: buff.ly/Nl7ruiK
We're looking for an attentive and skilled team leader and problem solver to lead our small Finance team.
📅 Deadline for applications: 10am, Tue 9 September. Find out more: buff.ly/Nl7ruiK
August 12, 2025 at 1:55 PM
We're hiring!
We're looking for an attentive and skilled team leader and problem solver to lead our small Finance team.
📅 Deadline for applications: 10am, Tue 9 September. Find out more: buff.ly/Nl7ruiK
We're looking for an attentive and skilled team leader and problem solver to lead our small Finance team.
📅 Deadline for applications: 10am, Tue 9 September. Find out more: buff.ly/Nl7ruiK
📣 New podcast!
In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, award-winning writer Val McDermid shares insights on writing contemporary crime fiction, and the importance of learning patience as a writer.
Produced by National Centre for Writing.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/kWAhMQP
In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, award-winning writer Val McDermid shares insights on writing contemporary crime fiction, and the importance of learning patience as a writer.
Produced by National Centre for Writing.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/kWAhMQP
August 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
📣 New podcast!
In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, award-winning writer Val McDermid shares insights on writing contemporary crime fiction, and the importance of learning patience as a writer.
Produced by National Centre for Writing.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/kWAhMQP
In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, award-winning writer Val McDermid shares insights on writing contemporary crime fiction, and the importance of learning patience as a writer.
Produced by National Centre for Writing.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/kWAhMQP
Are you interested in applying to the Escalator New Writing Fellowships 2025/26? Join mentor Ayanna Lloyd Banwo for a friendly Q&A session where she will discuss the programme and share advice for early career writers.
Wed 13 August, 1–2pm, online, free. Register now: buff.ly/UpDRqJ9
Wed 13 August, 1–2pm, online, free. Register now: buff.ly/UpDRqJ9
August 6, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Are you interested in applying to the Escalator New Writing Fellowships 2025/26? Join mentor Ayanna Lloyd Banwo for a friendly Q&A session where she will discuss the programme and share advice for early career writers.
Wed 13 August, 1–2pm, online, free. Register now: buff.ly/UpDRqJ9
Wed 13 August, 1–2pm, online, free. Register now: buff.ly/UpDRqJ9
The City of Literature Christmas Market is back at NCW this November ⭐
We're so excited to be inviting regionl publishers and presses, zine-makers, artists and makers, writers, illustrators, and writing community groups to take part!
Deadline: Mon 8 September. Find out more: buff.ly/Ehh1dZA
We're so excited to be inviting regionl publishers and presses, zine-makers, artists and makers, writers, illustrators, and writing community groups to take part!
Deadline: Mon 8 September. Find out more: buff.ly/Ehh1dZA
August 4, 2025 at 10:38 AM
The City of Literature Christmas Market is back at NCW this November ⭐
We're so excited to be inviting regionl publishers and presses, zine-makers, artists and makers, writers, illustrators, and writing community groups to take part!
Deadline: Mon 8 September. Find out more: buff.ly/Ehh1dZA
We're so excited to be inviting regionl publishers and presses, zine-makers, artists and makers, writers, illustrators, and writing community groups to take part!
Deadline: Mon 8 September. Find out more: buff.ly/Ehh1dZA
📣 New podcast!
In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, Singaporean writer Wen-yi Lee shares insights into building a writing career, the importance of representation in literature, and the process of taking a project from conception to completion.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/dNwnpKb
In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, Singaporean writer Wen-yi Lee shares insights into building a writing career, the importance of representation in literature, and the process of taking a project from conception to completion.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/dNwnpKb
July 31, 2025 at 9:47 AM
📣 New podcast!
In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, Singaporean writer Wen-yi Lee shares insights into building a writing career, the importance of representation in literature, and the process of taking a project from conception to completion.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/dNwnpKb
In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, Singaporean writer Wen-yi Lee shares insights into building a writing career, the importance of representation in literature, and the process of taking a project from conception to completion.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/dNwnpKb
Feeling lucky? Join us for the first edition of The Great Norwich Book Quiz, an evening of bookish brilliance, delicious food, and lively literary company.
Keep an eye out for a sneak peak of some of the prizes, coming soon... 👀
Thu 2 October, 6pm, NCW. Book now: buff.ly/QUgkmzZ
Keep an eye out for a sneak peak of some of the prizes, coming soon... 👀
Thu 2 October, 6pm, NCW. Book now: buff.ly/QUgkmzZ
July 22, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Feeling lucky? Join us for the first edition of The Great Norwich Book Quiz, an evening of bookish brilliance, delicious food, and lively literary company.
Keep an eye out for a sneak peak of some of the prizes, coming soon... 👀
Thu 2 October, 6pm, NCW. Book now: buff.ly/QUgkmzZ
Keep an eye out for a sneak peak of some of the prizes, coming soon... 👀
Thu 2 October, 6pm, NCW. Book now: buff.ly/QUgkmzZ
Are you ready for Norwich Pride? 🏳️🌈
We’ll be stationed in The Forum all day to celebrate LGBTQIA+ writers, creators and communities. There may even be a special giveaway... 👀
Saturday 26 July, 10am–5pm, The Forum. See you there!
#NorwichCityofLiterature #VisitNorwich #Norwich #NorwichPride
We’ll be stationed in The Forum all day to celebrate LGBTQIA+ writers, creators and communities. There may even be a special giveaway... 👀
Saturday 26 July, 10am–5pm, The Forum. See you there!
#NorwichCityofLiterature #VisitNorwich #Norwich #NorwichPride
July 15, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Are you ready for Norwich Pride? 🏳️🌈
We’ll be stationed in The Forum all day to celebrate LGBTQIA+ writers, creators and communities. There may even be a special giveaway... 👀
Saturday 26 July, 10am–5pm, The Forum. See you there!
#NorwichCityofLiterature #VisitNorwich #Norwich #NorwichPride
We’ll be stationed in The Forum all day to celebrate LGBTQIA+ writers, creators and communities. There may even be a special giveaway... 👀
Saturday 26 July, 10am–5pm, The Forum. See you there!
#NorwichCityofLiterature #VisitNorwich #Norwich #NorwichPride
📣 New podcast!
In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, prize-winning poet and writer Michael Pedersen shares his experience writing between genres, and how pushing the boundaries of literary categories can enhance your writing.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/FSddUUx
In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, prize-winning poet and writer Michael Pedersen shares his experience writing between genres, and how pushing the boundaries of literary categories can enhance your writing.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/FSddUUx
July 14, 2025 at 10:15 AM
📣 New podcast!
In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, prize-winning poet and writer Michael Pedersen shares his experience writing between genres, and how pushing the boundaries of literary categories can enhance your writing.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/FSddUUx
In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, prize-winning poet and writer Michael Pedersen shares his experience writing between genres, and how pushing the boundaries of literary categories can enhance your writing.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/FSddUUx
Call for Applications!
Open to translators who are Black, Asian or from Ethnically Diverse backgrounds working from any language into English, especially those connected to diaspora and heritage language communities.
nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/writing-hub/...
Open to translators who are Black, Asian or from Ethnically Diverse backgrounds working from any language into English, especially those connected to diaspora and heritage language communities.
nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/writing-hub/...
July 11, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Call for Applications!
Open to translators who are Black, Asian or from Ethnically Diverse backgrounds working from any language into English, especially those connected to diaspora and heritage language communities.
nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/writing-hub/...
Open to translators who are Black, Asian or from Ethnically Diverse backgrounds working from any language into English, especially those connected to diaspora and heritage language communities.
nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/writing-hub/...
Young Norfolk Writing Prize winners announced! 🏆 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the region’s biggest creative writing competition.
Read the winning entries and find out more: nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/writing-hub/winners-announced-for-the-young-norfolk-writing-prize-2025/
Read the winning entries and find out more: nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/writing-hub/winners-announced-for-the-young-norfolk-writing-prize-2025/
July 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Young Norfolk Writing Prize winners announced! 🏆 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the region’s biggest creative writing competition.
Read the winning entries and find out more: nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/writing-hub/winners-announced-for-the-young-norfolk-writing-prize-2025/
Read the winning entries and find out more: nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/writing-hub/winners-announced-for-the-young-norfolk-writing-prize-2025/