Novel-Writing

Grace Walker: 'Human connection is everything, it’s what gives the story weight'

In this interview Grace Walker, author of the debut dystopian novel The Merge, shares her advice for writing compelling characters. 'For me, everything starts with the characters.

Grace Walker: 'Human connection is everything, it’s what gives the story weight'

16th Oct 2025

Genevieve Marenghi: 'The comedy that I enjoy best is always entwined with darkness'

14th Oct 2025

How to prepare your entry to Discoveries 2026

9th Oct 2025

How to draw on real history to build your fantasy world

7th Oct 2025

Sasha Butler: 'I’m always looking for a love story, or a point of connection between characters'

2nd Oct 2025

Zoe Rankin: 'It’s what you can’t see, and what you don’t know, that truly terrifies'

18th Sep 2025

Heather Davey: 'Know your story and understand the motivations of your characters'

11th Sep 2025

KJ Whittle: 'It's important to strike the right balance between surprising and intriguing the reader'

4th Sep 2025

Bronwyn Rivers: 'Suspense is all about provoking your reader's curiosity'

2nd Sep 2025

Sylvia Leatham: 'I'm fascinated by humans and human relationships'

28th Aug 2025

How to find the narrative point of view for your novel