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Welsh Books Council

Welcome


This website is being developed by the Welsh Books Council as a comprehensive source of information about the book industry. Pages will be added regularly and existing information will be augmented and kept up-to-date. If you would like to suggest new topics for inclusion or if you wish to post details of your own business, please contact us. 

On the Welsh Books Council's corporate website www.books.wales you will find full details of our services and campaings and our www.gwales.com website allows you to search for information about books from Wales, and order securely online should you so wish.

Directories

Lists of organisations, companies and freelance individuals relevant to the publishing sector in Wales.

Advice

Simple, clear introductions to the essentials of the publishing world under individual headings.

Latest News

Welsh Books Council's 'Tales on the Rails' Shortlisted for National Community Rail Award

Welsh Books Council's 'Tales on the Rails' Shortlisted for National Community Rail Award - 29 Sep 2017

The Welsh Books Council are very excited to announce that their entry, Tales on the Rails, has been shortlisted in this year's Association of Community Rail Partnerships (ACoRP) Community Rail Awards, in the category of Involving Children and Young People.

What makes Welsh Exiles Return to Wales?

What makes Welsh Exiles Return to Wales? - 11 Sep 2017

A book written by author and returning Welsh exile Peter Daniels, and published this week, is a celebration of Welshness and Welsh people.

Literary Medal 2017

Literary Medal 2017 - 9 Aug 2017

The winner of the Literary Medal for 2017 is Sonia Edwards for her novel,  Rhannu Ambarél.

Daniel Owen Memorial Prize 2017 - 8 Aug 2017

The Daniel Owen Memorial Prize 2017 is withheld at the National Eisteddfod.

Literature Wales Funding for Writers

Literature Wales Funding for Writers - 17 Jul 2017

Literature Wales has announced that the next round of Writers' Bursaries and Mentoring is now open for submission.