“Writing that doesn’t spell everything out, that trusts the reader to make sense of what’s not there but is gestured towards is, in my opinion, the most powerful form of writing, because it invites the reader to help co-create the story as they read.”

“You’ve spent all this time writing the book – then, what a lot of writers don’t realise, is you’ve got to go out in the world and talk about it.”

“We writers need to be near-virtuosic in our language because it’s a matter of how a story is told as much as what the story is.”

“The better you understand the intricacies of good writing, the more powerfully you can write about any aspect of your life.”

“It’s about becoming attentive, slowing the mind to create space for a poem to breathe. I am in dialogue with mystery, time, and with space.”

“Most people instinctively adjust their language according to the medium. It’s called code-switching and we do it all the time.”

Award-winning author Belinda Murrell shares her insights into the industry after publishing over 35 books.

“Revealing and concealing backstory for dramatic effect can play a significant role in driving tension and narrative momentum.”

“My primary purpose for reading is still, always pleasure, and paying attention to craft is part of the enjoyment for me.”