{"id":88640,"date":"2025-03-13T16:01:27","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T16:01:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/?p=88640"},"modified":"2025-09-08T10:57:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T09:57:42","slug":"folding-rock-launch-a-new-voice-for-welsh-literature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/business-culture\/folding-rock-launch-a-new-voice-for-welsh-literature","title":{"rendered":"New literary magazine brings fresh voices to Welsh writing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A new Welsh literary magazine just launched its first issue in Cardiff. What can it bring to Welsh literature lovers and new writers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-0821-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-0821-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-0821-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-0821-1-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-0821-1-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-0821-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-0821-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-0821-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-0821-1-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-0821-1-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Editors chose \u2018roots\u2019 as first theme because it represents they are at this moment in time: setting down our roots as a magazine, and establishing a strong foundation for years to come. Image credit:Sian Owen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From Dylan Thomas\u2019s lyrical poetry&nbsp;<em>Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night&nbsp;<\/em>to Roald Dahl\u2019s Children&#8217;s fiction&nbsp;<em>Charlie and the Chocolate Factory<\/em>. Wales has been home to literary giants for many years, whose works have shaped the area\u2019s cultural identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But where is the next generation of Welsh writers in an age dominated by digital media?&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/foldingrock.com\/\">Folding Rock<\/a><\/em>&nbsp;is a literary magazine that has just been launched that thinks it has the solution to fostering the next generation of talent, and to provide a platform for both established and emerging writers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Co-founder and editorial director Kathryn Tann said: \u201cI think the support we give is in pipelining that that talent and showing it off to not just readers but publishers and agents. If we can prove we can get people to pay attention to the Welsh literary scene, then people coming into it are more likely to get noticed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI think it\u2019s more about what we could achieve with&nbsp;<em>Folding Rock<\/em>. We felt for a long time that there was a gap in Wales for a really high-quality, beautifully printed magazine that an opportunity to do justice to the great writing that we know. It wasn\u2019t just about starting a magazine, but about creating something we could be proud of, something exciting to emerge from Wales,\u201d said Kathryn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-0857-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-0857-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-0857-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-0857-2-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-0857-2-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-0857-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-0857-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-0857-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-0857-2-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-0857-2-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Co-founders and editorial directors Kathryn Tann and Robert Harries believe that in good writing, which doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean specific advice, imagination and originality are the most important things. Image credit: Sian Owen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another co-founder Robert Harries said: \u201cWhile Wales has had literary magazines before, they haven\u2019t quite found a place in the readership culture that has resonated.\u201d Their goal is to start a publication similar to Ireland&#8217;s&nbsp;<em>The Stinging Fly<\/em>, a magazine that not only showcases emerging voices, but also makes itself an important part of the literary world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Robert believes that while the first issue features more well-known authors, future editions will increase the number of new voices: \u201cWe want to be the magazine that first-time writers submit to and get that crucial first step toward bigger things, whether it\u2019s getting an agent, a publishing deal, or broader recognition.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kathryn said: \u201cWe have a strict blind selection processWe read everything anonymously to ensure we\u2019re not influenced by prestige or prior recognition. You can be surprised if you go in without any preconceived ideas. Some of the best writing comes from voices we\u2019ve never heard before.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The commitment to discovering new talent was evident when three contributors, Rachel Dawson, Brigid Lowe and Anthony Shapland, read their work published in the first issue at the launch party. For Cardiff&#8217;s aspiring writing lovers, these authors offer valuable advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-6590.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-6590.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-6590-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-6590-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-6590-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-6590.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-6590.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-6590-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-6590-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-6590-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rachel Dawson and other  contributors were invited to come and read their published stories  in the first issue.          Image credit: Sian Owen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe most important thing is to think about what it is that you have to say that no one else has said, and then to say it as precisely as you can. What makes great writers great, is that they have something new to say and something that sticks with you to stay about familiar parts of life,\u201dsaid Brigid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rachel encourages new writers to immerse themselves in literary circles. \u201cGet out and come to events like this. Meet people, collaborate, and talk to the team. Also, read literary magazines. If they\u2019re unaffordable, ask your library to invest in them\u2014libraries are usually very helpful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Being self-critical on the sentence level, sometimes writers are so keen to tell the story that they forget that every single sentence has to work,&#8221;said  Anthony. &#8220;If you take it apart sentence by sentence, you\u2019ll have a good direction,\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to writing habits, Rachel highlighted the need for flexibility: \u201cI work, and I have a baby, so I can\u2019t afford to be precious about routines. I jot things down anywhere\u2014on my phone, on the back of an envelope. Any practice is good practice.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA lot of writing happens when you\u2019re just living your life. One day at my day building job, I was throwing something up to someone on scaffolding, and the way it hovered in the air gave me an idea. The best thing you can do as a writer is live life and notice things.\u201dsaid Anthony. He believes writing happens even when you&#8217;re not holding a pen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rejection is an inevitable thing of any writer\u2019s journey. Brigid reminds writers that rejection is often not personal: \u201cEditors receive a massive number of submissions. Sometimes, a rejection just means your piece wasn\u2019t read at the right moment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-6494.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-6494.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-6494-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-6494-770x434.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-6494-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-6494.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-6494.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-6494-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-6494-770x434.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FoldingRockLaunch-Roots-6494-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Literary lovers were at the launch party to read the print version of the first issue. The digital version is on sale on their website.           Image credit: Sian Owen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Anthony gives himself 24 hours to be upset and then moves forward: \u201cAfter that, you just have to let it go. It\u2019s never a judgment on how good or bad something is\u2014it\u2019s just about how things fit together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Besides discovering new writers, choosing the suitable magazine name was not an easy task.Kathryn wanted something connected to Wales, but not in a way that was too obvious. They eventually chose&nbsp;<em>Folding Rock<\/em>, drawing inspiration from Wales\u2019s ancient geological formations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Robert said: &#8220;Folding a rock is a slow and painstaking process that seems impossible, but with time and effort it takes shape. It&#8217;s a good metaphor for how we run the magazine.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Folding Rock\u2019<\/em>s second issue centred around the theme of&nbsp;\u201cLanguage\u201d, it continues to build on its vision. Robert said: \u201cWe want so much to support a region that is so undervalued and neglected in the UK publishing industry, we&#8217;re prioritising the Welsh voice. I think ultimately we want to see more Welsh writers writing Welsh, and see those to whom we&#8217;ve given the honour of publishing for the first, second and third time actually make a career out of writing. 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