Inclusive Journalism Cymru and Seren collaborate on essay collection highlighting contemporary life in Wales

Inclusive Journalism Cymru and independent publisher Seren are collaborating on Cymru and I, a collection of 10 essays by writers across Wales. It has been funded by Book Council Wales. 

Cymru and I will shed light on contemporary Wales from the perspective of underrepresented communities. Writers can submit their proposals after signing up for free to Inclusive Journalism Cymru’s network. The deadline for proposals is 20th February. Editors Siriol Griffiths and Emily Price will commission 10 pitches. 

Founder and director of Inclusive Journalism Cymru Shirish Kulkarni said: "One of the reasons we started Inclusive Journalism Cymru was to create new opportunities for writers from marginalised identities or backgrounds to build their skills and portfolios whilst also being paid fairly. We’re delighted that, with the support of Books Council of Wales and Seren, Cymru and I will do that by showcasing writing that reflects members’ diverse experiences of living and working in Wales." 

Mick Felton, publisher at Seren, said: "Seren has published books about Wales and books by writers from underrepresented backgrounds consistently over the last 40-plus years. We’re delighted to partner with Inclusive Journalism Cymru in this new venture to widen the way in which Wales is expressed to itself and to the world beyond. This is a significant step to bring new writers to readers old and new and to look at ourselves in the early 21st century.”