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Half-Price Summer Sale Now On
Discover Wales through poetry – new regional pamphlets
Our new series of poetry pamphlets celebrates the beauty, history and lively everyday goings-on in four areas of Wales: Pembrokeshire, Snowdonia, the Borders, and the capital city of Cardiff. Each pamphlet comes with an envelope and a postcard – keep them for yourself or send to a loved one.

Discover Wales through poetry – new regional pamphlets
The People's Choice
Gen by Jonathan Edwards wins the Wales Art Review People's Choice Award at the Wales Book of the Year Awards 2019. "The one thing that every poet dreams of when they sit down to write is that one day a reader will connect with, enjoy and be moved by their work." - Jonathan Edwards

The People's Choice
Outside the House of Baal reissued in celebration of Emyr Humphreys' Centenary
Emyr Humphreys, Wales' pre-eminent novelist, is 100 this year. In celebration, we have reissued one of his most significant novels in our redesigned Seren Classics series.

Outside the House of Baal reissued in celebration of Emyr Humphreys' Centenary
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About

Seren is Wales’ leading independent literary publisher, specialising in English-language writing from Wales. Many of our books are shortlisted for - and win - major literary prizes across the UK and America.

Our aim is not simply to reflect what is going on in the culture in which we publish, but to drive that culture forward, to engage with the world, and to bring Welsh literature, art and politics before a wider audience.

News

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‘Basic Nest Architecture’ by Polly Atkin on the...

We are delighted to hear that Polly Atkin’s debut collection Basic Nest Architecture is on the longlist for the 2019 Michael Murphy Memorial Prize....

July 2019 - 15:35 pm

Maria Donovan Shortlisted for Hall &...

We are delighted to hear that Seren author Maria Donovan has been shortlisted for the Hall & Woodhouse DLF Writing Prize. The prize, which runs...

June 2019 - 16:59 pm

Jonathan Edwards wins the People’s Choice Award...

In a ceremony held on then 20th June 2019, it was announced that poet Jonathan Edwards has captured the imagination of the public, once again, to win...

June 2019 - 10:45 am

Jonathan Edwards shortlisted for the Gladstone’s...

We are delighted to hear that Seren poet Jonathan Edwards has made the shortlist for the prestigious Gladstone’s Library Writers in Residence award...

June 2019 - 16:30 pm

'A Simple Scale' by David Llewellyn...

At an event held at the Southbank Centre on the 10th of June, the longlists for the 2019 Polari Prizes were announced and Seren author David Llewelyn...

June 2019 - 14:25 pm

Seren poet Rhiannon Hooson receives Literature...

Literature Wales has just announced its investment in new writing and literary talent with its list of 2019 Writers’ Bursaries and Mentoring Scheme...

January 2019 - 10:12 am

David Hurn to return as Seren Cornerstone Poetry...

Renowned Welsh photographer David Hurn is returning to document the 2019 Seren Cornerstone Poetry Festival, which is taking place 8-10 February....

January 2019 - 15:27 pm

January Sale: all our books are half price this...

Banish the January blues and enjoy our January Sale – all our books are half price this week. If you’re a reader of poetry, you’ll love Paul Henry’s...

January 2019 - 09:58 am

The Winner of the Seren Christmas Poetry...

We received a huge number of excellently crafted poems for this year’s Christmas Poetry Competition, and it was a difficult task for our judge, Amy ...

November 2018 - 16:23 pm

Siobhán Campbell shortlisted for Voices of War...

To commemorate the centenary of the ending of the First World War, and to honour all those affected by violent conflict anywhere in the world,...

November 2018 - 11:48 am

Events

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Jonathan Edwards | The Edge Festival

Solva

Sunday 4th August, 10:00 to 22:30

Jonathan Edwards was born and grew up in south Wales. He has an MA in Writing from the University of Warwick and currently works as an English...

Emily Hinshelwood | Poems from...

Solva

Sunday 4th August, 11:15

Emily Hinshelwood will be reading at the Edge Festival in beautiful Pembrokeshire. Her work is included Poems from Pembrokeshire, part of Seren’s new...

Peter Finch | Poems from Pembrokeshire

Solva

Sunday 4th August, 12:45

Peter Finch will be reading at the Edge Festival in beautiful Pembrokeshire. His work is included Poems from Pembrokeshire, part of Seren’s new...

'Real Preseli' Book Launch |...

Solva

Sunday 4th August, 13:30

Join us at the Edge Festival on Sunday 4th August, 1:30 pm onwards to celebrate the launch of Real Preseli by John Osmond. See him in conversation...

Elizabeth Parker | Wye Valley Seasons

Coleford, Forest of Dean

Wednesday 7th August, 14:00

Elizabeth Parker, whose debut collection of poems In Her Shambles was published by Seren in 2018, is hosting a wonderful free music and poetry event...

Poems from Pembrokeshire | Llangwm...

Llangwm

Friday 9th August, 12:30 to 13:30

Join Seren Poetry Editor Amy Wack at the Llangwm Literature Festival for a celebration of 'Poems from Pembrokeshire'. Poems from Pembrokeshire is...

Jayne Joso | Reading at Clapham Books

London

Saturday 17th August, 18:00

Novelist Jayne Joso will be reading at Clapham Books independent bookshop for their summer celebration. Jayne will be reading from both My Falling...

Jayne Joso | Reading at Clapham Books

London

Saturday 17th August, 18:00

Novelist Jayne Joso will be reading at Clapham Books independent bookshop for their summer celebration. Jayne will be reading from both My Falling...

Deryn Rees-Jones and Katrina Naomi |...

Cricieth

Monday 19th August, 21:16 to Saturday 24th August, 21:16

Led by Deryn Rees-Jones and Katrina Naomi, This course will draw on a range of examples from contemporary poetry that could assist us to develop our...

Poems from Pembrokeshire at Tenby Museum

Tenby

Wednesday 21st August, 14:00

As part of our Pembrokeshire Poetry Summer Tour, poetry editor Amy Wack will be joined by Tony Curtis, Br. David Hodges, Samantha Rhydderch, George...

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