photo credit: Alina Burwitz
Hi everyone!
I’m Sophie, and I’m a writer, educator, and generally vibing polyglot!
You can find selected poetry here and prose here.
I’m an Escalator Fellow 2025/26, won The Book Edit’s Writers’ Prize 2025 for my adult romcom, and my YA manuscript was awarded Highly Commended in Faber’s FAB Prize 2024. I’ve completed a poetry residency with Metal New Artist Network, as well as non-fiction residencies with Bothy Project, Studio 459, and Amplify Bookstore.
When not writing, I design and deliver creative translation and poetry workshops, working with organisations such as the Stephen Spender Trust, The Queen’s Translation Exchange, Cheltenham Literature Festival, The Goethe-Institut, Hong Kong Baptist University, Bi+ Lines, and the National Centre for Writing.
In my downtime, I can be found either hanging out with my two dogs, Doughnut and Tiny, in Norwich or chaotically solo-travelling the world.
Do reach out if you’d like to work together! You can email me at sophieyanyeelau@gmail.com.
If you want a glimpse into my travels/general vibes, my Instagram is @sophieyanyee!
I look forward to connecting with you!
