He studied Basque philology at the University of Deusto.

Between 1978 and 1980 he collaborated with the literary group Pott banda, of which were members Bernardo Atxaga, Joxemari Iturralde, and Joseba Sarrionandia.

In 1983, he created the literary magazine Tua-ttua along with Laura Mintegi.

He has also contributed to various newspapers and magazines, including Euskadi Sioux, Anaitasuna, Pott, Argia, Susa, Egunkaria and Zehar.

[1] In 2003 he was the winner of the V Abril Prize, given by Associate Editors, with his work Gerlari zuria (White War).