Category: Writing
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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…
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New funding for My North Tyneside I was delighted to receive some funding late last year from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The secured funding is for a year-long, intergenerational project around history and experiences of North Tyneside. Write on the Tyne will be delivering a number of sessions to get people involved to share…
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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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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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Write on the Tyne current projects
I’m delighted to be involved in two local projects, both with phenomenal north east services. Walking in the Footsteps of Walker Women is a project delivered by Pottery Bank Community Centre, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Write on the Tyne has been commissioned to teach creative writing and is assisting local women to…
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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…
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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.
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