Our Projects

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

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 Siôn Tomos Owen.

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

A free-of-charge 5-day poetry residency at Tŷ Newydd in November 2026.

Sgwennu’n Well | Writing Well is a 12-month development programme for literary facilitators in Wales.

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

Writers of Wales Directory

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

A poetry project aimed at improving understanding of women’s health conditions and supporting ongoing work to address inequalities in healthcare and outcomes for women in Wales.

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

National Writing Squad

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

Exploring the climate and nature emergency through literature

A week-long course with Francesca Reece and Anthony Shapland.

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

A residency of international writers

Projects from the archive