Welcome to Tŷ Newydd Writing Centre

Tŷ Newydd is the National Writing Centre of Wales. Established in 1990, thousands of aspiring and budding writers have since passed through our iconic teal front door. With over 35 years experience, we specialise in residential creative writing courses and retreats.

Every week we welcome a new group of individuals from Wales, the rest of the UK and beyond to our home. They spend time together under the tutelage of professional writers, taking part in workshops and one-to-one tutorials, enjoying readings and basking in the inspirational setting of Tŷ Newydd. For those wanting space and time away to write in isolation, or with a like minded friend, our dedicated writing retreat cottage offers the perfect surrounding.

Tŷ Newydd Writing Centre is run by Literature Wales, the national company for the development of literature.

 

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Explore our Courses

We have a range of courses and retreats available at Tŷ Newydd. Why not have a browse and discover what’s on offer.

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Autofiction: Taking inspiration from within (Online)
Thu 6 November 2025 - Thu 11 December 2025
Tutors / Meena Kandasamy, Durre Shahwar
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Writing the Menopause (Online)
Tue 3 March 2026 - Tue 24 March 2026
Tutor / Sophie Buchaillard
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Welsh-language Day Course: Poetry
Sat 7 March 2026
Tutor / Marged Tudur
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The Business of Writing: Creating strong foundations to support your author career
Mon 16 March 2026 - Fri 20 March 2026
Tutor / Clare Mackintosh
Guest Reader / Guest Reader
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Creative Writing for New Speakers / Welsh Learners
Fri 20 March 2026 - Sun 22 March 2026
Tutors / Bethan Gwanas, Dafydd Llewelyn
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Mon 3 November 2025 / ,
In October 2025, Vaseem Khan joined us to tutor our Writing a Killer Crime Novel course, read on to find out more about the...