Writing
Over the past four decades, my work has been published in leading magazines and national newspapers, including 15 years of contributing to the Financial Times. More recently, I have concentrated mainly on books, with my most recent design title, ‘Craft Britain’ (co-authored with David Linley) bringing together many strands of my expertise. This year also marked the publication of my first novel, Gap Year.
In addition, I now run weekend courses, Find Your Writing Voice, so please contact me for details and dates.
I am represented by Caroline Michel of PFD: cmichel@pfd.co.uk
Latest publications
Chris Levine: Light
Chris Levine: Inner light
Craft Britain by Helen Chislett and David Linley published by OH editions, 2022
Ina the Divine, privately published, 2024
Modern English Interiors by Todhunter Earle, published by Vendome, 2021
Interior by Louise Bradley, published by Merrell, 2021
Our First Book by Darwin, Sinke & van Tongeren, published by Lannoo, 2018
Camera in Motion by Rolf Sachs, published by Kehrer Verlag, 2016
Villa Collina by Shirley Hill, privately published, 2016
Kelly Hoppen Design Masterclass, published by Jacqui Small, 2013
Garden, published by Frances Lincoln, 2011
Star Pieces, The Enduring Beauty of Spectacular Furniture, published by Thames & Hudson, 2009
Marks In Time: 125 Years of Marks & Spencer, published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2009
Kelly Hoppen Home, published by Jacqui Small, 2007
Kelly Hoppen Style, published by Jacqui Small, 2004
Contributor to New Dictionary of National Biography, published by Oxford University Press, 2004
Kelly Hoppen Close Up, published by Quadrille, 2001
Interior Transformations with Ann Grafton, published by Jacqui Small, 2001
Nina Campbell Decorating Secrets, published by CiMa, 2000
Linda Barker Trade Secrets, published by David & Charles, 2000
Linda Barker Finishing Touches, published by BBC, 2000
Antiques for Today’s Interiors (Guinevere antiques), published by Collins & Brown, 1999
Kelly Hoppen In Touch, published by Conran Octopus, 1999
Linda Barker Colour, published by BBC, 1999
Organized Living, published by Conran Octopus, 1997
Garden Planning, The New Gardener series, published by Merehurst, 1996
"When we decided to mark the 125 year anniversary of Marks & Spencer with the publication of a book telling the company's history, we turned to Helen to research and write it for us. She is an experienced and engaging communicator who met an incredibly tight deadline with true professionalism, as well as great good humour."