Blog Posts
Interviews, stories and useful advice: our blog is regularly updated with a broad range of new articles to read, including content from our Northern Bookshelf quarterly newsletter.
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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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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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A Blank Page: Being Writer-in-Residence at Seaton Delaval Hall
28 April 2022 by
Poet John Challis reflects on his time as writer-in-residence at Seaton Delaval Hall.
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Lucie Brownlee: Writing from the Inside
6 April 2022 by
Writer Lucie Brownlee writes about her experience working with a group of female prisoners in the region.
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Faber & Faber Publishing Open Day
08 April 2022 by
Our intern Laura Lewis writes about her visit to one of the UK’s most prestigious publishing houses with New Writing North Young Writers.
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Bluemoose Books: Packed With Hope
18 March 2022 by
Independent publishers Bluemoose Books and Little Toller have come together to create a fundraising campaign that will directly support displaced Ukranian children.
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The North Recommends: York Literature Festival
18 March 2022 by
York Literature Festival returns for 2022. Rob O’Connor, Chairman, looks forward to welcoming writers, poets, performers, and of course guests, back to live events!