<p>Emma Brankin's debut collection of short stories, 'Attention Seekers', has had a great reception . Among other accolades, it was also a contender for the prestigious Edge Hill Prize. In this episode Emma talks about her creative journey and shares a wealth of tips on developing writing skills. </p><p>Emma also has a career as a drama teacher and speaks of the joy of helping young people to find their confidence.</p><p>Our music is 'Smile from the Mirror' by Crowander and is available on the freemusicarchive.org</p>