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If you would like to wish us well on our journey to create the Northern Writers’ Centre, or say a few words about what it’s like to be a writer in the North East, why not drop us a line? *

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  • I was born on Tyneside, but now live in the Scottish Borders. However, I do want to be involved in this new exciting venture. Keep me posted. Eileen Thornton www.eileenthornton.co.uk

    Eileen Thornton

  • The North East, particularly, Newcastle, is a hotbed of creativity and dynamism that should be promoted at every available opportunity. We at Byker Books wish you well in your quest to bring our undoubted regional talents to the attention of the nation. Good luck.

    Ed

  • The choice of venue is an inspired one. Newcastle has such a buzz about it that it's an inviting place to visit. There is a feeling that you never know who you may run into, but you'll be glad to see them. The university campus already seems to swarm with writers and people interested or involved in literature. The abundance of role models and opportunities for learning, discussion, and simple enjoyment of literature in all its forms will give enormous encouragement to students and novice practitioners, and the performances by visiting writers will provide pleasure for the general public. I look forward to watching the development of this ambitious and commendable project.

    Fleur Adcock

  • Cool. I look forward to being involved.

    Jess Heywood

  • I love what you and Claire are doing with the Northern Writer's Centre. As a local author myself, such a project will help showcase north east writing talent.

    Rod Glenn

  • Congratulations on the spring events programme, the podcasts are amazing! Keep up the good work and hope to see the centre open soon.

    mark zahare

  • looking forward to a visit. good luck valerie

    valerie harrison

  • Wishing you success with this wonderful venture - what a great encouragement it is!

    mikala richards

  • Great idea. I'm looking forward to getting involved.

    Gail Jackson

  • How fabulous to have this facility right here in the north-east. I am so looking forward to attending the events

    Sandra Parsons

  • About time too! I'll look forward to hearing more from you and wish the centre HUGE success!

    Dr Joanne Benford

  • I've been too busy writing to even notice things happening such as this. Now I've found you I'm further inspired and excited to realise there's a creative community out there and I hope one day soon I can stand up and read out some of my debut novel to you

    Richard Walker-Hardwick

  • No idea you existed. Stumbled on you on nufc.com. Can't quite work out what you do for all those millions of quids but i look forward to becoming involved as an aspiring writer.

    jed young

  • I look forward to not having to scrabble around to find a venue for workshops.

    Fiona Veitch Smith

  • I look forward to becoming more involved; it's a great idea.

    Gareth Spark

  • I wish you every success.

    Michael Wilcox

  • The launch event for the Northern Writers' Centre had a very exciting buzz. This is a wonderful venture and I wish it every success. I look forward to being involved in future developments.

    Maureen Almond

  • I have always wanted to write and now I do I find the experience enjoyable and relaxing.

    Gerry Lee

  • It was a wonderful evening and I was so glad to be there. I look forward to being involved with the new centre.

    Sheelagh Siddall

  • I must have been asleep for the last few weeks to have missed the launch of this right in my home town! But I'll be following the developments of this with interest! Hope you'll have room for children's writers too!

    Chris Allan

  • The next step is for all Britain's publishers to move up here as well. Well done for putting us more on the map than ever.

    Denis MacEoin

  • I should have loved to have come to celebrate this wonderful venture… I do hope I can catch up on this splendid development later.

    Rebecca Jenkins

  • It’s a wonderful project and I hope it all goes well.

    Avril Joy

  • I’m sure the Northern Writers’ Centre will be a success!

    Gillian Allnutt

  • I am enthusiastic about the Northern Writers’ Centre and will certainly contribute to making it a reality.

    Anne Stevenson

  • I wish you all the success with the Northern Writers’ Centre project.

    Eva Ibbotson

  • Good luck with the launches of the Northern Writers’ Centre, and spells and blessings for its safe and happy delivery.

    Linda France

  • Enjoyed the launch!

    Jeff Price

  • It’s a real shame that I’m not going to be able to get to either of the launches. I’ll be at both places in spirit – hope it all goes really well.

    David Almond