# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Writing From Experience 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Writing From Experience is a discussion panel featuring authors who are transgender, non-binary, intersex or gender non-conforming. Authors will discuss their own works, as well as what they consider to be important when writing gender diverse characters. Our participating writers will answer questions and be around afterwards so you can purchase signed copies of their books.
 
This year's panel will feature: Cartoonist and novelist Sophie Labelle (she/her), (Serious Trans Vibes, The Best of Assigned Male), poet Taneli Leonora Viljanen (they/them) (Glitterneste), fantasy novelist Xan van Rooyen (they/them) (Sauúti Terrors, Born of Malice), poet and cartoonist Susi Nousiainen (he/him) (Muovikauris, Hiljaista vettä, Se on amisjuttu!) and Advocate/romance writer Aatos Koutonen (they/them) (Kiire vessaan: a Campaign of Fictional Interviews for Inkotuki, Kanna tuuli kaipauksein, a historical romance). 

The panel will be hosted by YA romance author and comedian Dougie K Powell (they/he) (My Best Rival, The Grown Ups.)
 
Books have the power to make us feel less alone and part of something. This is more important than ever!
 
The discussion will be in Finnish and English. Questions can be asked in either language.

Graphics by: Ben Vale
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/helsinki/writing-from-experience-2026/200030114350816
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, comedy, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 123

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Helsinki
- **state**: ES
- **country**: Finland
- **location**: Oodi Central Library Helsinki
- **lat**: 60.173438224616
- **long**: 24.938165349231
- **full address**: Oodi Central Library Helsinki, Töölönlahdenkatu 6, FI-00100 Helsinki, Suomi, Helsinki, Finland

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Writing From Experience 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/7b2f8989ecf26d7560832d472106812912d078bed9f2fc0db37b77b6986be904-rimg-w1200-h848-dcca85f8-gmir?v=1782044682

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Writing From Experience 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Writing From Experience 2026 takes place on Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Oodi Central Library Helsinki, Toolonlahdenkatu 6, FI-00100 Helsinki, Suomi, Helsinki, Finland.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Writing From Experience 2026?
  - **A:** Writing From Experience 2026 is organized by Dougie K Powell.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Writing From Experience 2026 is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Helsinki, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 120+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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