Category: Training

• 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

• Upcoming FREE courses

  With thanks to North Tyneside Council, I am continuing to deliver a range of free, two-hour writing courses. There are currently spaces on two courses in August: Novel Writing on Saturday 24th August (10am – 12 midday) at North Shields Library. Writing for Well-being on Friday 30th August (10am – 12 midday) at Bradbury Centre…

  Helen Aitchison

  14th Jul 2024

  community, Creative Writing, creative writing group, event, Free training, Group work, teaching, Training

  Creative Writing, Free, Group work, Newcastle Upon Tyne, teaching, WOTT, Write on the Tyne, Writing

• New FREE courses!

  I am delivering a number of free, one-off, topic-specific courses in North Shields this year. The first two will be delivered at the Bradbury Centre in North Shields (Age UK building). Getting Started in Creative Writing will be held on Thursday 13th June from 10 am – 12 midday. Poetry Writing will be held on…

  Helen Aitchison

  24th May 2024

  community, Creative Writing, creative writing group, Free training, Poetry, teaching, Training, Tutor

  Creative Writing, Group work, North SHields, teaching, Training, Write on the Tyne

• Introduction to Creative Writing – course complete

  It was wonderful to facilitate the free six-week Introduction to Creative Writing course at North Shields Library. With funding from NSCQ, a number of diverse learners at different stages of their writing journey, attended. Learners shared some incredible pieces, plans, and personal goals during the sessions. An amazing bunch of enthusiastic learners who gave some…

  Helen Aitchison

  2nd May 2024

  Author, Business, community, Creative Writing, Group work, Training, Tutor, Writing

  community, Creative Writing, Library, North SHields, teaching, Training, WOTT, Write on the Tyne, Writing

• Write on the Tyne receives business award!

  Just before Write on the Tyne celebrated its first birthday in May, I discovered my CIC had won an award! Through SuperNetwork business awards, Write on the Tyne was awarded the Inclusion Innovation Award. What made it more of an honour, is that this is the first year in the awards ten year history that…

  Helen Aitchison

  27th Jun 2023

  Award, Business, community, Creative Writing, media, Support work, Training, Tutor, WOTT, Write on the Tyne, Writing

  Award winning, Business, community interest company, WOTT, Write on the Tyne, Writing

• Smiley Movement interview

  It was brilliant to be interviewed by the wonderful Abi at Smiley Movement. They are a community interest company who inspire positive change in society. Here is the link to the full interview and check them out at smileymovement.org

  paulr34

  10th Mar 2023

  community, Creative Writing, media, socialisation, Training

  community, community interest company, Creative Writing, media, Training, Write on the Tyne, Writing

• The Power of the Pen

  I’m grateful to be delivering a number of courses of my Writing for Wellbeing training to women in the North East. With thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund, the courses are connecting women, allowing them to develop their creative expression, and tell their story! Here are some of the amazing quotes created from a…

  Helen Aitchison

  17th Jan 2023

  Creative Writing, Group work, Training, Write on the Tyne, Writing for Wellbeing

  Creative Writing, Group work, The National Lottery Community Fund, Write on the Tyne, Writing

• L.A. Interview

  It was amazing to feature in California based publication, Shoutout SoCal. I got the opportunity to talk all things, Write on the Tyne, as well as chat about my published books. Additionally, I had the chance to talk about the brilliant “Toon,” my hometown of Newcastle! Check out the full interview and photos at the…

  Helen Aitchison

  27th Nov 2022

  Creative Writing, Training, WOTT, Write on the Tyne, Writing

  America, Magazine interview, online interview

• A great week at WOTT

  It’s been a brilliant few days at Write on the Tyne. I delivered the first of five scheduled sessions to an inspiring, creative group of women at Recovery Connections, delivered a wonderful session in North Tyneside for the amazing LEAPS group and held my first 1-2-1 coaching session with a magnificent individual. On top of…

  Helen Aitchison

  23rd Jul 2022

  community, Creative Writing, Group work, Training, Tutor, Uncategorized, Write on the Tyne, Writing, Writing for Wellbeing

  Creative Writing, Group work, learning, Write on the Tyne, Writing

• Write on the Tyne receives its first grant!

  I was delighted to receive a small grant from Arnold Clark Community Fund recently. This allowed me to purchase marketing material for WOTT and will also allow me to deliver some free creative writing sessions to community groups and 1-2-1 writing mentoring to low income people. I will be delivering a course for AutismAble next…

  Helen Aitchison

  14th Jul 2022

  community, Creative Writing, Training, Uncategorized, Write on the Tyne, Writing, Writing for Wellbeing

  Arnold Clark, Creative Writing, creative writing course, learning, socialisation, teaching, WOTT, Write on the Tyne, Writing