Welcome To Cwtch Press

Find out about our authors,
our books and our mission.

About
Our Mission
Cwtch Press is an independent small press dedicated to publishing stories that spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and inspire action. Our books champion animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and the belief that young people can be powerful agents of change.

Why Partner With Us?
Investing in Cwtch Press means supporting a press that blends creativity with purpose., Our books don’t just entertain, they cultivate empathy, spark environmental awareness, and encourage young readers to imagine a kinder, more sustainable world. Partners and investors join us in shaping a publishing future where storytelling becomes a force for good.

Our Commitment
We are committed to transparency, sustainability, and meaningful impact. Every book we publish is a step towards a world where compassion for animals and for the planet are woven into the stories children grow up with.

Submissions
Cwtch Press is not currently accepting unsolicited submissions

help for authors

 

Once Upon a Workbook

A step-by-step guide to creating captivating children's stories from first idea to finished book. For aspiring and experienced writers alike, this interactive workbook includes character prompts, plotting tools and practical checklists to help you shape your story with confidence. The companion to our online writing course, Once Upon a Page.

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Once Upon a Page

Developed with our friends at The Learning Collab, this bundle of courses includes an introduction to the world of children's literature, creating characters, plotting, working with an illustrator, editing and publishing. Coming soon.

Michele Clark McConnochie
She is the author of a middle-grade trilogy and two picture books. She holds a Master of Creative Practice focused on the use of images in children’s storytelling. A prolific freelance writer with over 300 published articles, Michele is also a passionate creative writing teacher and mentor. She has guided both children and adults through the process of independently publishing their first books, and serves on the board of the Tamariki Book Festival, a charity celebrating young readers and those who write for them. Michele’s work blends imagination, craft, and community, helping stories take root and grow. Email her on Michele@Cwtch-Press.com to arrange school visits either online or in person.
Media
Cwtch Press media pack coming soon.

our authors

Guy Saunders

New to Cwtch Press, Guy's first book, Random Acts of Kindness Gone Wrong, will be available soon. He is passionate about ecology and animal rights, and loves nothing more than making his young readers laugh.

contact and submissions

Contact us for information about our books or to arrange an author visit. Cwtch Press is not currently accepting unsolicited submissions.

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