Category: WOTT

• 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

• Veterans’ Voices anthology developments

  The Veterans’ Voices book is progressing, with accounts from the wonderful heroes at Operation Veteran. We are scheduled to publish in early November, for a launch on 8th November at Newcastle Library (all welcome). The interviews have been so diverse, emotional and an absolute privilege to document.

  Helen Aitchison

  11th Sep 2022

  anthology, Creative Writing, veteran, WOTT, Write on the Tyne, Writing

  veterans, WOTT, Write on the Tyne, Writing

• Veterans’ Voices Project – Interviews

  The collection of our local heroes stories is well underway for the anthology Write on the Tyne will produce, in partnership with Operation Veteran, North Tyneside. Listening to the veterans tell their accounts of their time in the military is moving and a complete honour. I’m so excited to see the final book!

  Helen Aitchison

  23rd Aug 2022

  anthology, Creative Writing, veteran, WOTT, Write on the Tyne, Writing

  book, Creative Writing, veterans, Write on the Tyne

• Writing for Wellbeing

  Over the last month, I have been teaching my Writing for Wellbeing course to learners who are in substance recovery. This has been through the brilliant Recovery Connections and almost 40 learners have attended, engaged, inspired one another and inspired me. Wonderful, soul nourishing work.

  Helen Aitchison

  11th Aug 2022

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

  Creative Writing, creative writing course, Group work, recovery, teaching, wellbeing, Write on the Tyne

• Writing for Wellbeing Course – 19.5.22

  It was a pleasure to teach my Writing for Wellbeing course to a wonderful, interactive and inspiring group of learners at Whitley Bay Library last week. Absolutely soul medicine and such lovely feedback from the group.

  Helen Aitchison

  23rd May 2022

  community, Creative Writing, Group work, socialisation, Support work, Training, WOTT, Writing, Writing for Wellbeing

  Creative Writing, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Training, wellbeing, Write on the Tyne, Writing

• Introduction to Creative Writing Course

  It was another wonderful session last week with the brilliant women’s group in North Tyneside. We talked making time to write and explored poetry. Inspiring and magical, thoroughly enjoyed by all! The group has already decided they want to incorporate writing into their meet ups as often as they can and want Write on the…

  Helen Aitchison

  17th May 2022

  community, Creative Writing, Group work, socialisation, Support work, Training, Tutor, Uncategorized, WOTT, Writing, Writing for Wellbeing

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

• Introduction to Creative Writing Course

  The second session of my Intro to Creative Writing was taught yesterday. We had an amazing lesson, generating lots of chat about reading, characters, what makes a good story and the five elements of storytelling.

  Helen Aitchison

  7th May 2022

  community, Creative Writing, Group work, socialisation, Support work, Training, Tutor, WOTT, Writing, Writing for Wellbeing

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• Local media coverage

  I was delighted to feature in In Your Area Community news. Click on the image to read more.

  Helen Aitchison

  5th May 2022

  Training, Tutor, Uncategorized, WOTT, Writing

  Newcastle Upon Tyne, Training, Tutor, WOTT, Write on the Tyne, Writing

• Introduction to Creative Writing course

  April 29th 2022 – It was a brilliant morning teaching lesson 1 of my Introduction to Creative Writing course to an inspiring group of abuse survivors. Participation from the learners was energetic and moving.

  Helen Aitchison

  2nd May 2022

  Training, Tutor, WOTT, Writing

  Newcastle Upon Tyne, Training, Tutor, WOTT, Write on the Tyne, Writing