Report by Lianne Wilson, Publications Officer.
The current subcommittee comprises myself (trustee, chair), Davyth Fear, Emma Jenkin, Loveday Jenkin, Robin McCarthy and Sam Ruane-Brown. I’d like to personally thank them for their hard work.
The Subcommittee is open to anyone with an interest in driving the work we do, especially those with skills or knowledge in publishing. We meet approximately monthly on a Sunday evening.
Publications This Year
- Gwedrow-Mires (bilingual poetry) – 34 sold
- Gwari Ger Kernewek (puzzles) – 38 sold
- Dres an Vledhen hag An Teylu Banalek (graded reader/workbook) – 50 sold
- Dons Men (trilingual poetry) – new release
Republications This Year
- Hwedhlow a-dhiworth an Orsedh (short stories and non-fiction) – new release
Sales
Nov 2024-Oct 2025’s reports showed book sales increasing by 18%, with costs also decreasing from £20k to £12k. This is due in large part to our move to Print on Demand, facilitated by Lulu, ceasing upfront printing costs and needing minimal storage.
The Kowethas Co-ordinator has found the Print on Demand system to be very effective and easy to manage, as well as being generally well-received by our customers. Further, this allows us to publish books without worrying about selling at high volume. We will be looking at ways to implement this benefit in future, further increasing the variety of books sold.
Book sales were fairly well-distributed, with Pop-Up Kowsva sales just edging out sales via our website. Our own publications continue to be the best earners for us, with Broder Wella (published 2024) especially popular. We aim to release Broder Wella A dhe Gembra in the coming year.
Current Projects
This coming year will see the publication of the following titles:
- Gwenili hag Amazones (Swallows and Amazons), Arthur Ransome, tr. Davyth Fear
- Kernow ha’y Breselyow Ystorek (Kernow and its Historic Wars), 2nd ed., Rod Lyon
- A new graded reader aimed at beginners
- A new anthology of poetry and prose
If you are interested in publishing your own work, whether original or in translation, through us, please send us an email.
Website and Bonus Material
Our revamped Books page showcases our latest publications, publication history and bonus resources, such as audio, video and activities pages for learners. Our audio recordings are also available on all major podcast platforms.
Writing Competition
The Kowethas is keen to showcase more creative work in Kernewek. We are planning a new anthology with content written by you. We are looking for prose or poetry in any orthography and at any fluency level on one of the following themes:
- Skat dhe Skommow (Smashed to Splinters)
- Pols Gwander (A Moment of Weakness)
- Mires war Dhelergh (Looking Back)
- Ryb an Avon (By the River)
- Hanternos (Midnight)
For more details, including word limits and how to enter, see the announcement on our website. The deadline is midnight on the 17th May 2026.