And South Tyneside certainly has its fair share of talented writers if these archive photos from across the borough are anything to go by.
We found lots of pictures of people displaying their creative side in this selection of images.
From Boldon Lane to Jarrow School and St Wilfrid’s RC College, we have writing scenes from the past for you to enjoy as we get ready for the National Day On Writing which will be with us on October 20.
5. Jumping back to 2004 in Jarrow
Jarrow School pupils were pictured 17 years ago with Write Now! which contained their poetry.
Photo: TR
6. All about South Shields
St Wilfrids RC College Year 7 pupils were writing poems about South Shields in 2013. Remember this?
Photo: Stu Norton
7. Books galore in 2014
Members of the writing group Write Together were pictured with their new book 7 years ago. Are you in the picture?
Photo: Stu Norton
8. Winners in 2005
The winners of a Customs House writing competition were pictured 16 years ago. Recognise them?
Photo: IB