Category: Write on the Tyne
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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…
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White Ribbon 2023
White Ribbon day was on the 25th November, and the start of sixteen days of campaigning to end men’s violence against women and girls. This year, the focus was on encouraging organisations and individuals to make consistent choices and actions to #ChangeTheStory, allowing women and girls to live without fear of violence. Write on the…
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DUTY by Jeff Stephenson
Last Friday, Write on the Tyne celebrated the release of DUTY by Jeff Stephenson. A brilliant night was had for a brilliant book. Already a #1 bestseller on Amazon, DUTY documents Jeff’s childhood in North Shields, his life as a young Royal Marine, including conflict in the Falklands and Northern Ireland, as well as his…
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Recovery Voices Launch!
It’s been a busy and brilliant few weeks here at Write on the Tyne. Two weeks ago, we launched Recovery Voices in partnership with the phenomenal charity, Recovery Connections. Recovery Voices is a collection of poetry and prose from the minds, heart, and soul of people who have lived experience of addiction. Their moving musings…
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Pottery Bank Community Centre Book Nook
It was a pleasure to assist Pottery Bank Community Centre in creating their free library this week. With funds from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, I was able to purchase a bookcase and collect books for the community to enjoy. A large number of books were generously donated from Durham Cricket Club, which massively helped…
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Mentee’s Shortlisted for Local Competition
My local libraries hold an annual short story competition. This year, two people I have mentored over the last year, entered. Both were shortlisted and I was delighted to be invited along to the award evening as their guest. The pieces (from all shortlisted writers) were excellent and it was a great night in a…
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In the Footsteps of Walker Women launch!
In partnership with charity, Pottery Bank Community Centre and with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, we launched In the Footsteps of Walker Women yesterday. This collection of fifteen incredible, inspiring, and insightful stories of history, community, and overcoming adversity, feature women from Walker and Byker, in Newcastle upon Tyne. The launch was a…
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Write on the Tyne becomes White Ribbon UK Supporter Organisation.
WOTT was recently accepted as a White Ribbon Supporter Organisation. With thanks to Newcastle City Council, WOTT registered and committed to the seven actions in the White Ribbon UK strategy – to actively work towards ending male violence towards women and girls and achieving gender equality. White Ribbon day takes place in November and I…
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Write on the Tyne Feature
I was delighted to have Write on the Tyne featured in Write On! Magazine recently. A chance to talk all things business and books, it was brilliant to be part of such a great magazine. Link below and check out their work – full of advice, opportunities, and real life writing stories.
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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…
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