Sarah Hall
Award-winning British fiction writer known for novels and short story collections; twice shortlisted for the Booker Prize and the only writer to win the BBC National Short Story Award twice.
Best podcasts with Sarah Hall
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Sep 21, 2025 • 1h 7min
#161: Sarah Hall — Writing Award-Winning Short Stories & Literary Fiction, Evocative Landscape & Creative Freedom; Booker-Nominated Writer
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 She shares how her upbringing in the Lake District influenced her creative voice and the lessons from her first unpublished novel.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.
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Mar 8, 2026 • 41min
#184: How to Write Short Stories with Sarah Hall, Jonathan Escoffery & Niamh Mulvey — Building Worlds in Small Spaces, Research That Sparks Story, Writing Endings That Feel Inevitable (Compilation)
Sarah Hall, award-winning British fiction writer known for prize‑winning short stories; Niamh Mulvey, Irish short fiction writer probing contemporary relationships. They explore building whole worlds in small scenes. They discuss beginnings that don’t show off, planting a “third element” to unlock endings, telescoping drafts into past and future, and grounding stories in real human stakes.
