Testimonials

“There is no writing without learning and Ty Newydd has, since its beginning, been a powerhouse. It’s like a dance floor, partnering novice and veteran writers from Wales and further away so that they learn from each other. The beauty of that exchange is the essence of creativity. That this conversation and renewal takes place in the heart of Lleyn makes time spent at Tŷ Newydd extra special.” 

Gwyneth Lewis, former National Poet of Wales 

“If ever I have the opportunity to visit [Tŷ Newydd], I do everything possible to seize it, knowing that I shall be leaving a much-enrichened writer.”

Mererid Hopwood, Archdruid 

“Os caf gyfle i ddod yno [Tŷ Newydd], rwy’n gwneud popeth yn fy ngallu i’w dderbyn gan wybod y byddaf yn dod oddi yno yn gyfoethocach llenor o lawer.”

Mererid Hopwood, Archdderwydd 

“Tŷ Newydd is my favourite writing centre … It has everything – seaviews, river walks, and an indefinable dreamy atmosphere perfect for creating and teaching.”

Pascale Petit, award-winning poet 

“Tŷ Newydd is magical – both the courses and the retreats. Every time I’ve been there something amazing has happened, either during or after. It gave me the courage to submit my very first children’s book to a publisher – and now I’ve written and had published 31 books, and won 2 Tir na-Nog awards! Thank you for everything, Tŷ Newydd. And if you’re considering trying a course – go for it! NOW!”

Jenny Sullivan, course participant and tutor

“I came away with a new story ready to be performed and have done so twice already in the few weeks since the course.”

(Course Participant, A Tale on the Tongue with Phil Okwedy & Daniel Morden) 

“Without a doubt the best writing course I have ever attended”

(Course Participant, Fiction Bootcamp with Cynan Jones & Vanessa Gebbie)