Helen Walters
@helenwalterswriter.bsky.social
Writer, writing tutor and (virtual) retreat host in the Scottish Highlands.
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Join us for the Ghastly Ghosts Taught Virtual Retreat - 1 and 2 November
In this one we’ll be writing and discussing ghostly and supernatural stories. Only £30. Price includes a critique of a piece of work up to 2,500 words. Please comment for details.
In this one we’ll be writing and discussing ghostly and supernatural stories. Only £30. Price includes a critique of a piece of work up to 2,500 words. Please comment for details.
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Writer Of The Week: Helen Walters
Fiction Ed Lucy, meets 'Friend' author, Helen Walters, whose latest story appears in Special 284, out now.
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October 27, 2025 at 11:36 AM
I'm The People's Friend online writer of the week. www.thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/writing/writ...
Join us for the Ghastly Ghosts Taught Virtual Retreat - 1 and 2 November
In this one we’ll be writing and discussing ghostly and supernatural stories. Only £30. Price includes a critique of a piece of work up to 2,500 words. Please comment for details.
In this one we’ll be writing and discussing ghostly and supernatural stories. Only £30. Price includes a critique of a piece of work up to 2,500 words. Please comment for details.
October 20, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Join us for the Ghastly Ghosts Taught Virtual Retreat - 1 and 2 November
In this one we’ll be writing and discussing ghostly and supernatural stories. Only £30. Price includes a critique of a piece of work up to 2,500 words. Please comment for details.
In this one we’ll be writing and discussing ghostly and supernatural stories. Only £30. Price includes a critique of a piece of work up to 2,500 words. Please comment for details.
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Join us for our Science Fiction & Fantasy Virtual Retreat - 11 &12 October Let’s explore everything from romantasy to urban fantasy, and from steampunk to space opera. Only £30. Price includes a critique of a piece of work up to 2,500 words.
Please PM for more info.
Please PM for more info.
September 17, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Join us for our Science Fiction & Fantasy Virtual Retreat - 11 &12 October Let’s explore everything from romantasy to urban fantasy, and from steampunk to space opera. Only £30. Price includes a critique of a piece of work up to 2,500 words.
Please PM for more info.
Please PM for more info.
Join us for our Science Fiction & Fantasy Virtual Retreat - 11 &12 October Let’s explore everything from romantasy to urban fantasy, and from steampunk to space opera. Only £30. Price includes a critique of a piece of work up to 2,500 words.
Please PM for more info.
Please PM for more info.
September 17, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Join us for our Science Fiction & Fantasy Virtual Retreat - 11 &12 October Let’s explore everything from romantasy to urban fantasy, and from steampunk to space opera. Only £30. Price includes a critique of a piece of work up to 2,500 words.
Please PM for more info.
Please PM for more info.
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Zoom links for this will be going out tomorrow! Still time to sign up if you'd like to join us.
Virtual Poetry Evening on Wednesday! All welcome. Whether you write poetry, or read or listen to poetry, we have an event you’ll love. The Solus Or Poetry Evening is on Wednesday 10 Sept from 7-9pm on Zoom. Our guest poet will be Kenneth Steven. Only £15. PM for details.
September 8, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Zoom links for this will be going out tomorrow! Still time to sign up if you'd like to join us.
Zoom links for this will be going out tomorrow! Still time to sign up if you'd like to join us.
Virtual Poetry Evening on Wednesday! All welcome. Whether you write poetry, or read or listen to poetry, we have an event you’ll love. The Solus Or Poetry Evening is on Wednesday 10 Sept from 7-9pm on Zoom. Our guest poet will be Kenneth Steven. Only £15. PM for details.
September 8, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Zoom links for this will be going out tomorrow! Still time to sign up if you'd like to join us.
Not long to go now! Join us on Wednesday evening for our Poetry Evening. All welcome. You don’t need to actually be a poet, just interested in listening to some poetry and spending a couple of hours in the company of fellow writers.
Virtual Poetry Evening on Wednesday! All welcome. Whether you write poetry, or read or listen to poetry, we have an event you’ll love. The Solus Or Poetry Evening is on Wednesday 10 Sept from 7-9pm on Zoom. Our guest poet will be Kenneth Steven. Only £15. PM for details.
September 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Not long to go now! Join us on Wednesday evening for our Poetry Evening. All welcome. You don’t need to actually be a poet, just interested in listening to some poetry and spending a couple of hours in the company of fellow writers.
Virtual Poetry Evening on Wednesday! All welcome. Whether you write poetry, or read or listen to poetry, we have an event you’ll love. The Solus Or Poetry Evening is on Wednesday 10 Sept from 7-9pm on Zoom. Our guest poet will be Kenneth Steven. Only £15. PM for details.
September 7, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Virtual Poetry Evening on Wednesday! All welcome. Whether you write poetry, or read or listen to poetry, we have an event you’ll love. The Solus Or Poetry Evening is on Wednesday 10 Sept from 7-9pm on Zoom. Our guest poet will be Kenneth Steven. Only £15. PM for details.
Less than a week to go!
Virtual Poetry Evening next week! All welcome. Whether you write poetry, or read or listen to poetry, we have an event you’ll love. The Solus Or Poetry Evening is on Wednesday 10 Sept from 7-9pm on Zoom. Our guest poet will be Kenneth Steven. Only £15. PM for details. #poetry
September 4, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Less than a week to go!
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One week to go!
Virtual Poetry Evening next week! All welcome. Whether you write poetry, or read or listen to poetry, we have an event you’ll love. The Solus Or Poetry Evening is on Wednesday 10 Sept from 7-9pm on Zoom. Our guest poet will be Kenneth Steven. Only £15. PM for details. #poetry
September 3, 2025 at 11:10 AM
One week to go!
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Summer’s end is always a slightly poignant moment but there are compensations. We’re being spoiled this week.
September 3, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Summer’s end is always a slightly poignant moment but there are compensations. We’re being spoiled this week.
One week to go!
Virtual Poetry Evening next week! All welcome. Whether you write poetry, or read or listen to poetry, we have an event you’ll love. The Solus Or Poetry Evening is on Wednesday 10 Sept from 7-9pm on Zoom. Our guest poet will be Kenneth Steven. Only £15. PM for details. #poetry
September 3, 2025 at 11:10 AM
One week to go!
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Tonight’s early autumn sunset.
September 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Tonight’s early autumn sunset.
Amazing skies tonight.
September 2, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Amazing skies tonight.
Coming up very soon!
Virtual Poetry Evening next week! All welcome. Whether you write poetry, or read or listen to poetry, we have an event you’ll love. The Solus Or Poetry Evening is on Wednesday 10 Sept from 7-9pm on Zoom. Our guest poet will be Kenneth Steven. Only £15. PM for details. #poetry
September 2, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Coming up very soon!
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Virtual Poetry Evening next week! All welcome. Whether you write poetry, or read or listen to poetry, we have an event you’ll love. The Solus Or Poetry Evening is on Wednesday 10 Sept from 7-9pm on Zoom. Our guest poet will be Kenneth Steven. Only £15. PM for details. #poetry
September 1, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Virtual Poetry Evening next week! All welcome. Whether you write poetry, or read or listen to poetry, we have an event you’ll love. The Solus Or Poetry Evening is on Wednesday 10 Sept from 7-9pm on Zoom. Our guest poet will be Kenneth Steven. Only £15. PM for details. #poetry
Virtual Poetry Evening next week! All welcome. Whether you write poetry, or read or listen to poetry, we have an event you’ll love. The Solus Or Poetry Evening is on Wednesday 10 Sept from 7-9pm on Zoom. Our guest poet will be Kenneth Steven. Only £15. PM for details. #poetry
September 1, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Virtual Poetry Evening next week! All welcome. Whether you write poetry, or read or listen to poetry, we have an event you’ll love. The Solus Or Poetry Evening is on Wednesday 10 Sept from 7-9pm on Zoom. Our guest poet will be Kenneth Steven. Only £15. PM for details. #poetry
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Our guest poet will be Kenneth Steven.
He'll be reading some of his poetry and talking about his inspiration and craft. There’ll also be an opportunity to get creative yourself, and to ask Kenneth any questions about his work. The cost is only £15. PM for details. #poetry
He'll be reading some of his poetry and talking about his inspiration and craft. There’ll also be an opportunity to get creative yourself, and to ask Kenneth any questions about his work. The cost is only £15. PM for details. #poetry
August 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Our guest poet will be Kenneth Steven.
He'll be reading some of his poetry and talking about his inspiration and craft. There’ll also be an opportunity to get creative yourself, and to ask Kenneth any questions about his work. The cost is only £15. PM for details. #poetry
He'll be reading some of his poetry and talking about his inspiration and craft. There’ll also be an opportunity to get creative yourself, and to ask Kenneth any questions about his work. The cost is only £15. PM for details. #poetry
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Only two weeks to go! All welcome.
Do you write poetry? Do you enjoy reading or listening to poetry? Would you like to write poetry? We have an upcoming event that you’ll love.
The Solus Or Online Poetry Reading Evening will take place on Wednesday 10 Sept from 7-9pm on Zoom.
Do you write poetry? Do you enjoy reading or listening to poetry? Would you like to write poetry? We have an upcoming event that you’ll love.
The Solus Or Online Poetry Reading Evening will take place on Wednesday 10 Sept from 7-9pm on Zoom.
August 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Only two weeks to go! All welcome.
Do you write poetry? Do you enjoy reading or listening to poetry? Would you like to write poetry? We have an upcoming event that you’ll love.
The Solus Or Online Poetry Reading Evening will take place on Wednesday 10 Sept from 7-9pm on Zoom.
Do you write poetry? Do you enjoy reading or listening to poetry? Would you like to write poetry? We have an upcoming event that you’ll love.
The Solus Or Online Poetry Reading Evening will take place on Wednesday 10 Sept from 7-9pm on Zoom.
Only two weeks to go! All welcome.
Do you write poetry? Do you enjoy reading or listening to poetry? Would you like to write poetry? We have an upcoming event that you’ll love.
The Solus Or Online Poetry Reading Evening will take place on Wednesday 10 Sept from 7-9pm on Zoom.
Do you write poetry? Do you enjoy reading or listening to poetry? Would you like to write poetry? We have an upcoming event that you’ll love.
The Solus Or Online Poetry Reading Evening will take place on Wednesday 10 Sept from 7-9pm on Zoom.
August 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Only two weeks to go! All welcome.
Do you write poetry? Do you enjoy reading or listening to poetry? Would you like to write poetry? We have an upcoming event that you’ll love.
The Solus Or Online Poetry Reading Evening will take place on Wednesday 10 Sept from 7-9pm on Zoom.
Do you write poetry? Do you enjoy reading or listening to poetry? Would you like to write poetry? We have an upcoming event that you’ll love.
The Solus Or Online Poetry Reading Evening will take place on Wednesday 10 Sept from 7-9pm on Zoom.
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Science Fiction & Fantasy Virtual Retreat – 6 and 7 September. Only £30. Price includes a critique of a piece of work up to 2,500 words.
If you'd like to join us, please PM your email address and I'll send you more information and a booking form. #WritingCommunity #amwriting
If you'd like to join us, please PM your email address and I'll send you more information and a booking form. #WritingCommunity #amwriting
August 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Science Fiction & Fantasy Virtual Retreat – 6 and 7 September. Only £30. Price includes a critique of a piece of work up to 2,500 words.
If you'd like to join us, please PM your email address and I'll send you more information and a booking form. #WritingCommunity #amwriting
If you'd like to join us, please PM your email address and I'll send you more information and a booking form. #WritingCommunity #amwriting
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Only two weeks to go! If you want to join us for this one, please let me know as I'll be starting on the handouts soon.
Only £30. Price includes a critique of a piece of work up to 2,500 words.
If you'd like to join us, please PM your email address and I'll send you more information and a booking form. #WritingCommunity #writing
If you'd like to join us, please PM your email address and I'll send you more information and a booking form. #WritingCommunity #writing
August 23, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Only two weeks to go! If you want to join us for this one, please let me know as I'll be starting on the handouts soon.
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Only two weeks to go! If you want to join us for this one, please let me know as I'll be starting on the handouts soon.
Includes five zoom sessions:
What do I want to write? - genre and sub-genre. From romantasy to urban fantasy, and from steampunk to space opera.
World building, plots and premises.
Science v magic.
Learning from the best.
Final thoughts and Q & A.
What do I want to write? - genre and sub-genre. From romantasy to urban fantasy, and from steampunk to space opera.
World building, plots and premises.
Science v magic.
Learning from the best.
Final thoughts and Q & A.
August 23, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Only two weeks to go! If you want to join us for this one, please let me know as I'll be starting on the handouts soon.
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Only two weeks to go! If you want to join us for this one, please let me know as I'll be starting on the handouts soon.
Science Fiction & Fantasy Virtual Retreat – 6 and 7 September. Only £30. Price includes a critique of a piece of work up to 2,500 words.
If you'd like to join us, please PM your email address and I'll send you more information and a booking form. #WritingCommunity #amwriting
If you'd like to join us, please PM your email address and I'll send you more information and a booking form. #WritingCommunity #amwriting
August 23, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Only two weeks to go! If you want to join us for this one, please let me know as I'll be starting on the handouts soon.
Only two weeks to go! If you want to join us for this one, please let me know as I'll be starting on the handouts soon.
Only £30. Price includes a critique of a piece of work up to 2,500 words.
If you'd like to join us, please PM your email address and I'll send you more information and a booking form. #WritingCommunity #writing
If you'd like to join us, please PM your email address and I'll send you more information and a booking form. #WritingCommunity #writing
August 23, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Only two weeks to go! If you want to join us for this one, please let me know as I'll be starting on the handouts soon.