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Bookcase Focus: An interview with Llwyd Owen

Wales Literature Exchange interviewed our Bookcase author Llwyd Owen, about his writing and his influences.

1. What first inspired you to be an author and where do your ideas come from?

I was inspired to write my first novel by my experiences working as a ‘runner’ for a ...more

Mentoring Opportunity for Developing Literary Translator

 

Funding for Writers: The Literature Wales Writers’ Bursaries and Mentoring Scheme 

 

 

The 2020 Literature Wales Mentoring Scheme for Writers is now open for applications from early career writers.

Closing date for applications for 2020 Mentoring Scheme:
5.00 pm ...more

Announcing the winner of the 2019 Her Gyfieithu at the National Eisteddfod

On Thursday, 8th of August the winner of the 2019 Her Gyfieithu was announced at a special ceremony in Llanrwst on the site of the National Eisteddfod.

We were pleased to announce the winner was poet and writer, Morgan Owen, who wrote under the pseudonym "Badwr". Morgan received ...more

The Welsh issue of Words without Borders

This month saw the publication of the first ever issue of Words without Borders dedicated to Welsh literature. The online magazine showcases literary translation from different languages and literatures to a global audience.

The issue was presented by an introduction by Casi ...more