Famous Welsh Writers

Wales has produced some of the finest poets, novelists and screenwriters in history, sharing a bardic tradition with stories and adventures written for over a millennium. This Celtic skill has adopted new mediums and today we can enjoy storytelling in many formats. Explore our list of Welsh writers to find Dylan Thomas, Alexander Cordell, Craig Thomas, Dick Francis, Bertrand Russell, Ian Hislop and many many more!

Sean Cameron, writer linked to Rhondda, South Wales.

Sean Cameron Author of 'Rhondda Voices' and 'Then and Now. Rhondda: from Cwmparc to Blaencwm'.

Edward Thomas, writer with a Welsh connection!

Edward Thomas Wrote the poem 'Adlestrop'. Poems about World War One.

Dick Smith, writer linked to Dinas Powys, Wales

Dick Smith Dick King-Smith is best known as the creator of "Babe", the sheep pig and a farmyard full of unforgettable animal characters.

Patric Morgan, writer from Barry, South Wales.

Patric Morgan Creator and writer of Meekie monthly, the cult magazine that has gone on to worldwide success.

Gwyn Erfyl, writer and broadcaster from Llanerfyl, Montgomeryshire.

Gwyn Erfyl Famous and prolific Welsh broadcaster. Worked for HTV making documentaries. Travelled extensively interviewing famous people. Also wrote…

Craig Handley, writer linked to Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

Craig Handley He is an award-winning experienced writer producer and director of digital shorts and features.

Glyn Daniel, writer and archaeologist from Barry, South Wales.

Glyn Daniel Glyn was an archaeologist who made some of the earliest efforts to populaise the subject on radio and television. He wrote several books…