Novel Writing with Helen Aitchison

£6.13 per person if booking online, £5 in person at the shop

Suitable for ages 16+

Learn how to write your novel whether it be fiction or non-fiction. Explore structure, elements of storytelling, and ways to publish your work with author, Helen Aitchison.

Sat 12 September, 10.30am-12.30pm at The Word

£6.13 per person if booking online, £5 in person at the shop

About Helen Aitchison

Helen is the author of seven fiction books and a number of non-fiction books. Following a career in senior social care, she writes about community and experiences we can all have, as well as social issues – using her writing as a vehicle to raise awareness, and bring comfort and connection to readers. Writing crime, psychological thriller, and uplifting fiction books, Helen is published with Cahill Davis Publishing, and has released a charity children’s book, alongside several non-fiction books with local storytellers.

Helen lives in North Tyneside and runs community interest company, Write on the Tyne – which aims to make creative writing inclusive, accessible, and therapeutic. Write on the Tyne also has a publishing house and has published local stories and authors.

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ABOUT WRITE FESTIVAL 2026

This event is part of The Word’s WRITE Festival which takes place throughout the whole of September. Enjoy a programme of unmissable events, workshops and performances! Find out more by viewing our full WRITE Festival programme.

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