Folding Rock Retreat: Writing for publications

Kathryn Tann is a writer, editor and creative producer from the Vale of Glamorgan. She has worked with independent publishers such as Parthian Books and as a programme producer for New Writing North. She is the recipient of a Rising Star award from both The Bookseller and The Printing Charity. Kathryn’s own work has been widely commended and published, including an essay collection, Seaglass, with Calon Books in May 2024 and articles for the likes of The Guardian, The Scotsman and The Bookseller. Her essay, ‘Return to Water’, was a category winner in the New Welsh Writing Awards in 2021. Kathryn takes the lead on creative non-fiction, as well as managing partnerships, programmes, strategy and funding.

Robert Harries is an editor and designer from Swansea. In over a decade in publishing, he has worked both in-house and freelance for several London-based houses and the acclaimed Welsh independent press Parthian Books, before establishing Folding Rock alongside the writer Kathryn Tann in 2024. During his career, Rob has edited a wide range of authors, including Sophie Mackintosh, Joe Dunthorne, Anthony Shapland, Stevie Davies, Max Boyce, Richard Zimler and the 2024 Dylan Thomas Prize-shortlisted Joshua Jones. Rob takes the lead on fiction for Folding Rock, as well as managing distribution, production, and design.