Literature Wales

Hear international poetry prize winner Guinevere Clark read from her second collection, Gift of Venus, then get insight into poetry publishing in her talk on submissions. The free, in-person event takes place at Taliesin Arts Centre, Singleton Campus, Swansea University.

Hear leading Welsh writers unpack how they turn a first spark into finished work, from research and drafting to getting unstuck and knowing when to stop. A moderated discussion and audience questions reveal how their processes shift across novels, poetry, screenwriting and non-fiction.

Hear Sarah Reynolds discuss her psychological thriller about a missing teenage girl, and explore memory, identity and family secrets. She’ll talk about her writing career and the book’s recognition in the Bridport Novel Prize; copies are available from Cover to Cover.

A live, moderated hour with Welsh publishers puts your questions about getting published centre stage. Hear honest insight into the industry, get practical advice on submitting your work, and take away clear next steps from each publisher.