Literature Wales

A charity that helps writers grow, celebrates Wales’ rich literary culture, and uses the power of words to inspire, heal, and create change.

Writing Wales’ Future

Literature Wales is the national organisation that supports writers, writing, and the wider literary culture of Wales. Whether someone’s just starting to write, developing their craft, or already established, their aim is to help writers grow and connect with readers.

  • Funding opportunities
  • Mentoring and training
  • Creative writing workshops
  • Organising events
  • Leading national programmes
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About Literature Wales

Literature Wales supports writers and the literary culture of Wales through bursaries, mentoring, workshops, and training. They bring writers into schools, community spaces and festivals, and run national programmes such as Wales Book of the Year and the National Poet of Wales.

But their work goes beyond the page. They’re focused on inclusion and fairness, aiming to make the literary scene in Wales more representative of the country’s full diversity. They also believe in the power of writing to support well-being, spark creativity, and raise awareness of issues like climate change.

Literature Wales works in both Welsh and English, and partners with organisations across the country to run projects, offer funding, and deliver events. Backed by the Arts Council of Wales and other supporters, they’re here to make sure literature in Wales continues to thrive.

Related Resources

Useful resources by Literature Wales

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Children's Laureate Wales

The Children’s Laureate Wales is a national ambassadorial role which aims to inspire and empower children and young people across Wales through literature.

Nia Morais

Bardd Plant Cymru

Bardd Plant Cymru is a national ambassadorial role for a Welsh-language poet who inspires and empowers children and young people through literature.