Category: Guest article

• Guest Poet

  Recently, I met an inspiring person who uses writing as therapy. Their foster child also uses writing as a form of creative expression. They sent me this moving and beautiful poem to share. I’m sure you’ll agree that is both poignant and phenomenal!

  Helen Aitchison

  13th Dec 2024

  Author, Charity, community, Creative Writing, Guest article, Poetry

  community, Creative Writing, Poetry, Write on the Tyne

• World Mental Health Day

  

  Today is World Mental Health Day. Writing can be a great way to support mental well-being (this is something I did myself when I began writing). It can also be a wonderful way to connect with other writers and readers. Here are some inspiring, empowering pieces from amazing writers who have been part of some…

  Helen Aitchison

  10th Oct 2024

  community, Creative Writing, creative writing group, Group work, Guest article, Mental Health, Poetry, Publishing, recovery, World Mental Health Day, Write on the Tyne, Writing for Wellbeing

  Creative Writing, depression, Group work, Mental Health, Poetry, WOTT, Write on the Tyne, Writing

• Guest article

  A number of months ago, a lovely woman named Lyndsey came to one of my author events. She was so positive and kind, and talked about her own desire to write. Following this, she attended one of my writing course and has since attended many. Not only has this been encouraging for me, but Lyndsey…

  Helen Aitchison

  23rd Sep 2024

  community, Creative Writing, creative writing group, Guest article, teaching, Training, Writing