In this engaging conversation, Sarah Hall, a twice Booker Prize nominee and the only author to win the BBC National Short Story Award twice, dives into the art of writing. She shares how her upbringing in the Lake District influenced her creative voice and the lessons from her first unpublished novel. Hall discusses the joy of handwriting first drafts and crafting stories that resonate deeply. She elaborates on her latest work, Helm, exploring the unique Helm Wind, climate themes, and the playful nature of narrative, all while sustaining the magic of storytelling.
