Read, Watch & Listen
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What the Trumpet Taught Me: Interview with Kim Moore
17 June 2022 by
We talk to award-winning poet Kim Moore about her first dive into non-fiction prose, with the newly released What the Trumpet Taught Me.
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The North Recommends: Minster Gate Bookshop
17 June 2022 by
We explored the story behind this eclectic reader's nook in York
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The North Recommends: Northodox Press
16 June 2022 by
Northodox Press is an independent publisher based in Manchester, founded as a direct response to the lack of representation from northern voices within the publishing industry.
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What We’re Reading: Summer Edition
16 June 2022 by
The NWN staff can't wait to dive into their summer reading lists! Find out which books will be stuffed into our beach-bags on holiday or enjoyed under the sun in our gardens.
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Under Country: Interview with Jonathan Trigell
08 June 2022 by
Under Country is the newest novel by award-winning writer Jonathan Trigell. In this interview we talk to Jonathan about how...
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Dawn Chorus: a collective sound poem
01 June 2022 by
In spring 2021 poet Linda France and sound artist Christo Wallers launched an open call for lines to Dawn Chorus, a collective sound poem for the beginning of the world.
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Hallsong | by John Challis and Christo Wallers
31 May 2022 by
An original film with poetry, commissioned as part of John Challis’ residency at Seaton Delaval Hall.
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Ideas for Positive Change
27 May 2022 by
Ideas for Positive Change is a new series of short talks, presented by Durham University academics. Inspired by the success of New Ideas for the New Normal in 2020, a range of world-class researchers return to Durham Book Festival to explore how we might build a more positive future.
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On Craft and Creativity: Our recommended books to get you writing
26 May 2022 by
We often recommend certain books to writers looking for support and confidence, for insight into writing practice, or for advice...
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Out of Your Head – a new poetry night in Newcastle
20 May 2022 by
Amy Langdown, a dedicated member of our 18-25 writing group in Newcastle, talks about meeting Tod Connor through the scheme...
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Sleep Stories
13 May 2022 by
Sleep Stories is a three-part podcast series, mixing science with story, which is inspired by the contemporary sleep crisis.
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Write Your Novel with Yvonne Battle-Felton
13 May 2022 by
Write Your Novel is a new 8-part podcast series aimed at helping you, the writer, develop your novel draft.