Our Projects

Tŷ Newydd is the National Writing Centre of Wales located in Llanystumdwy, Gwynedd.

Professional development programme for writers based in Wales who come from an under-represented background.

Wales Book of the Year is an annual award presented to the best English and Welsh-language books published in the following categories: Poetry, Fiction, Children & Young People and Creative Non-Fiction.

The National Poet of Wales is a cultural ambassador role which honours some of the most innovative and highly regarded writers. The current National Poet of Wales is Hanan Issa.

Through workshops, performances and activities, the Bardd Plant Cymru project introduces literature to children in an energetic, dynamic and exciting. The current Bardd Plant Cymru is Nia Morais.

The Children’s Laureate Wales is a new national ambassadorial post which aims to engage and inspire the children of Wales through literature. The current Children's Laureate Wales is Alex Wharton.

Our Inspiring Communities Fund offers financial support towards the fees paid to writers for a variety of literary events.

Writers of Wales Directory

A free opportunity for authors to develop their fiction writing skills at Tỹ Newydd in November 2025.

A new Welsh-language opportunity for poets to develop the ancient craft of cynganeddu.

Sgwennu’n Well | Writing Well is a 15-month development programme in two parts for literary facilitators in Wales.

Exploring the climate and nature emergency through literature

An opportunity for spoken word artists and poets to develop their poetry and performing skills at a free 5-day residency at Tŷ Newydd

A residency of international writers

An opportunity for Deaf and/or Disabled Writers to join a virtual creative writing course.

A professional development opportunity for Welsh writers, run by Hay Festival in partnership with Literature Wales, and funded by Arts Council of Wales.

Projects from the archive