# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Significant Ink: Newcastle, Writing Fiction with Ashley Thorpe
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: A free, open access writing workshop for new or emerging writers from the global majority.About this EventAbout this event:Location: One Strawberry Lane, Innovation Hub, NE1 4BXTime: 12.00 - 14.00Date: Wednesday 1st July 2026Refund policy: Free eventA bit about the workshop:Significant Ink: Newcastle brings you a free writing workshop with Ashley Thorpe at One Strawberry Lane, all about how to write for middle grade and young adult readers. You could have some experience writing or you could be brand new to writing for young people! Places are open to people who are 18+ and are part of the global majority. If you like the sound of this workshop, you might also be interested in the free life writing, short stories, and ‘idea to page’ workshops as part of Significant Ink: Newcastle.Significant Ink: Newcastle is also open for applications from emerging global majority writers from 10th June – 16th July. Three winners will be selected to receive a bursary of £1,000, mentoring, peer-to-peer support and development opportunities with partners. More details here. Due to funding from the North East Combined Authority, this part of the programme is only available to people who live within the  (County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland), and who are not enrolled in full-time education or another government programme when the programme begins.About the Workshop Facilitator: Ashley ThorpeAshley Thorpe is the Manchester-based author of middle-grade fantasy adventures The Boy to Beat the Gods and Spirit Warriors, which put a compelling spin on West African and Caribbean mythology and folklore. His work has been shortlisted for multiple awards including the Branford Boase, and Jhalak Prize.----Access: You can find One Strawberry Lane’s access information here.The workshop is free but you do need to book a place.You don’t need to live in a particular local authority to attend the workshop. You do need to live in County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside or Sunderland to apply to be one of the three selected writers, and must not be enrolled in full-time education or another government programme when the programme begins.Please see Award Eligibility, Conditions of Entry, Significant Ink: Newcastle FAQs [links needed]. If you have checked the FAQs and have further questions, please contact emilylow@newwritingnorth.com.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newcastle-upon-tyne/significant-ink-newcastle-writing-fiction-with-ashley-thorpe/100001991055362186
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, literary-art, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: One Strawberry Lane
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Newcastle upon Tyne
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: One Strawberry Lane
- **lat**: 54.9745887
- **long**: -1.6194647
- **full address**: One Strawberry Lane, One Strawberry Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Significant Ink: Newcastle, Writing Fiction with Ashley Thorpe being held?
  - **A:** Significant Ink: Newcastle, Writing Fiction with Ashley Thorpe takes place on Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm at One Strawberry Lane, One Strawberry Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Significant Ink: Newcastle, Writing Fiction with Ashley Thorpe?
  - **A:** Significant Ink: Newcastle, Writing Fiction with Ashley Thorpe is organized by New Writing North.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Significant Ink: Newcastle, Writing Fiction with Ashley Thorpe is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newcastle upon Tyne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Significant Ink: Newcastle, Writing Fiction with Ashley Thorpe sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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