Goodness, I've been writing all my life.

I loved reading so much that I always wanted to create worlds like the novels I enjoyed. Before long, though, I discovered that what I loved most wasn't writing long-form fiction but creating memorable characters, writing dialogue and building stories that kept people wanting to know what happened next.

I've written two series for BBC Radio 4 as well as several television pilots. My commissioned broadcast work revolves around domestic comedy, while my own writing tends to explore darker comedy, often with supernatural or horror elements. Whatever the genre, I'm always drawn to stories rooted in recognisable people and believable relationships.

What fascinates me most is character and voice. I love discovering how different characters speak, think and see the world, and making sure every one of them feels authentic. I get very attached to my characters and I become upset if one of them suffers or dies (occasionally forcing me to have a G&T to recover.)

Over the years, I've also learnt the importance of structure. A good story needs momentum, and I enjoy building plots that unfold naturally, with every scene revealing something new or nudging the story forwards. Whether I'm writing comedy, drama or something a little darker, I'm always asking myself the same question: what makes someone desperate to know what happens next?

I'm drawn to stories where the ordinary brushes against the extraordinary, where humour sits comfortably alongside darkness, and where flawed, recognisable people find themselves in extraordinary situations. Those are the stories I love reading, and they're the stories I most enjoy writing.

Creative writing sits at the heart of everything I do. Whether I'm writing for radio, developing television projects or helping someone else find exactly the right words, it all begins in the same place: a love of language, character and storytelling.