Ffion Dafis is most known as an actress and presenter. Originally from Bangor, she is known for playing the role of Llinos in the television series Amdani and Rhiannon in Byw Celwydd on S4C. She played Lady Macbeth in Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru's groundbreaking production of Shakespeare's play at Caerphilly Castle in 2017. She is the presenter of Stiwdio, BBC Radio Cymru's arts programme. She published her first book, Syllu ar Walia’: Ysgrifau am fywyd, Cymru a thu hwnt with Gwasg Y Lolfa in 2017 and published her second book, her first novel for adults, Mori in 2021, again with Gwasg Y Lolfa. This powerful novel went on to win the 2022 Wales Book of the Year Award.
Welsh-language Day Course: Writing your Debut Novel
Sat 20 September 2025
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/ Ffion Dafis
Course Fee
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From
£35 per person
Genre
/ Fiction
Language
/ Welsh
This is a Welsh-language day course. Click through to the Welsh side of the website for more details. We encourage those who are learning Welsh to a higher level, or those who have lost confidence in their Welsh skills but are looking to get back into it, to join us on these Welsh-language courses – where you will be met by encouragement and support. Please contact us if you’d like to discuss the suitability of these courses for you.
Our day courses are suitable for those without much or any experience in the world of creative writing, as well as for those with some previous experience. In a friendly, welcoming setting, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from experienced tutors. Those who are curious about creative writing, or those looking for an opportunity to turn their hand to something new, are very welcome. If you wish to discuss this or any of our 2025 courses, and their suitability, please contact us for an informal chat.
Tea, coffee and snacks are available all day, and a light lunch is included in the fee. If you’re travelling from far away, or if you would like to stay the night, please ask us for availability and prices upon booking, or take a look at our Writers’ Retreat Cottage, Nant.
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