Pen and Tonic

Welcome

Pen and Tonic promotes the health benefits of creative and expressive writing.

We share writing exercises and techniques to show how writing and storytelling can be for everyone.

We demonstrate how expressive writing can be very therapeutic and help people to find their voice, reduce stress levels and build confidence.

Our mission is to spread the word on the positive impact writing can have on mental and physical well being. We provide taster workshops and a variety of services in the community.

Express yourself, don’t stress yourself

"I enjoyed the whole creative experience and exercises that stretched my imagination. Understanding how writing helps mental wellbeing helps a weak body. Yes, writing is good for health. It gets rid of tension and gives out emotion and truth, fun and companionship. I became more confident week by week and it has helped me improve my quality of life. The writing class is the highlight of my week."
Mandy - Newcastle Carers Group

"A really fantastic, inspiring day. Loads of potential for developing new projects, even my own workshops one day. An amazing, warm and creative group too. Very impressed by the democratic approach – how everyone got involved. Well structured, brilliant ideas. Humorous and moving too."
Volunteer Coordinator

"I feel that I’ve benefitted from writing for health because instead of ranting on and on and on I now put it down on paper then it helps me pick out what it is I’m worried about and anything that I need to say out loud."
Natalie - Longbenton Children’s Centre