WHO WE ARE 

WRITING WITH STEVE

WRITING WITH STEVE (WWS) is A YouTube channel dedicated to all things writing.  You can use its videos as a course to gradually develop your writing skills or use them independently to focus on a particular skill.  We show you how to analyse texts so you can read them like a writer and begin to apply the techniques of other writers to your writing.  The channel promotes writing for better mental health and wellbeing and has videos dedicated to journaling proven to improve both. We provide free, downloadable writing resources which are available to you once you subscribe to the channel.  

 

HOW TO USE THE VIDEOS AND FREE WRITING RESOURCES 

 

Many of the videos support the free resources so it is advisible to watch the videos as you work through the writing activities.  The videos and writing resources are unique and designed to improve your creativity through engaging and fun activities. On the Writing with Steve channel you will find our ‘writeaways’ – short tutorials packed with writing advice and which support the materials you can download for free. 

 

WRITING BRINGS HEALTH BENEFITS

Writing is great in itself but also brings great health benefits because it is a creative and emotional process we can use to address negative thoughts, feelings and events in our lives.  Writing offers relief from the everyday stress and anxiety we all experience.  Through our writing we can channel negative thoughts into positive creative energy. By establishing a daily writing routine; your sense of achievement and wellbeing will improve.

THE WRITING WITH STEVE STORY

Writing With Steve evolved from the award-winning Writing Well course I co-taught with Veronica Hyde.  As the channel was in development, the world health crisis erupted and most people went into lockdown and confinement.  For many this was a miserable time and worse for people with mental health problems who often feel vulnerable and isolated.  For them the long periods of confinement brought new anxieties.  Also, many people stuck at home began experiencing mental health problems.  Many felt at a loose end, often struggling for activities to pass the time and alleviate their anxieties.  The channel responded by quickly filming and editing videos that people could access and practice their writing skills while dealing with the serious mental health and wellbeing issues.

Writing is a perfect way to address both issues and we, through the generous support of several funders, were able to start our channel and reach out to people in need.  At the same time the channel supports writing in general with many free resources.

Our Core Values

Writing with Steve  values all  our followers, subscribers and guests.  We  welcome collaboration, cooperation and sharing.  When you visit our channel  we want you to feel engaged and valued.  We value the suggestions you make regarding how we can improve and the content you would like us to include.

  • All are welcome
  • All are valued
  • All are treated as equals

WHO we are

STEVE EVANS is a writer and university lecturer.  His first poetry anthology ‘Blink!’ made it into the Amazon top 35 best-seller list for poetry June-August 2019.  He is currently completing a guidebook on his hometown of Northenden and  also a novel set in the aftermath of the First World War.  As well as writing articles for local newspapers and magazines, Stephen is involved in several  community projects including The Block Cinema.  With Karolina (Karo) Stephen set up the YouTube channel Writing with Steve to support people of all ages and backgrounds with their writing. 

Together with Veronica Hyde, Stephen runs the award-winning Writing Well creative writing and wellbeing course. As an educational specialist, Stephen runs workshops and gives presentations on writing and on local history.   In 2018 Stephen was a finalist in the inaugural Manchester people’s Culture Awards organised by the Manchester Evening News and in the same year, the winner of the Manchester Be Proud Awards for Culture. 

Stephen is a project coordinator for two non-profit social enterprises he founded:  Now Forever Heritage CIC and Together One CIC.  Both organisations encourage people of all ages, backgrounds and cultures to come together to collaborate on community projects.  As well as being educative and engaging, the projects are an opportunity to challenge stereotypes and build stronger communities. 

For further information, Stephen’s contact details are:

 Steve @writingwithsteve.com of 

 

Karol is a creativity-loving TV Production graduate with a passion for video marketing and video production. In her free time she cooks, learns Italian and reads books on Instagram influencers and social media marketing. 

Karol’s passions are gym and travelling. She describes herself as a Polish born citizen of the world who happily settled with her family in Manchester, England. Karol lives by motto that dreams do come true just turn them into a plan.

Contact: 

Karol@writingwithsteve.com