Posted By: Edward Cottrell, 01 November 2011
In February 2011 I was awarded a DCMS Jerwood Creative Bursary, which funded my placement as Digital Media Officer at Writers’ Centre Norwich. It’s now the 28th October at 5.30pm. It’s the end of my last day working here and, in fact, my last day as a resident of the fine city. Reflecting back on the last eight months is daunting - settling in anywhere seems to be a constant process that only feels complete once moving on.
I've been very fortunate to get such a vivid and enjoyable look at how a literature organisation works - especially one with such an idiosyncratic remit and ethos as Writers’ Centre Norwich. Festivals? They got it covered. Community programmes? Tick. Helping up and coming writers? Of course. Year-round workshops with world-class writers? …anyway you get the idea.
Professionally I’ve gained a great deal of experience working at specialist events such as Worlds, as well as participating with projects like Summer Reads, Escalator, and Well Versed. I was the one holding a camera, asking questions,
putting together videos, and linking us up to
iTunes and
Soundcloud. Or occasionally writing articles and shouting about us on
twitter and
facebook.
And personally, well…it’s been a nightmare. ONLY KIDDING. The staff at Writers’ Centre Norwich are the best bunch you could hope to work with. I fear that I am spoiled for future employers. Utterly, butterly, spoiled, and grateful.
Anyway. I hope you can tell I’m very sad to be leaving.
Scroll down to enjoy a selection of films and podcasts created by Ed Cottrell during his time here at Writers' Centre Norwich. We would like to thank Ed once again for all of his help and creativity. Whoever gets him next will be very lucky indeed!
Films:
Audio Jon McGregor at Worlds Literature Festival 2011: an Afternoon Reading on the Novel by Writers' Centre Norwich
John Boyne and Joseph O'Connor, Interview and Discussion for UNESCO City of Literature by Writers' Centre Norwich
