Tessa Hadley's journey to becoming a successful writer

Tessa Hadley discusses her journey to becoming a successful writer and shares insights into her writing process. She talks about the years of writing and failing before publishing her first book in her 40s. Hadley describes the feeling of finally finding her voice and being able to write truthfully. She reflects on the self-deception inherent in the writing process and the hope that keeps writers going despite feelings of failure. She also shares how her childhood imaginative games and empathetic faculties contribute to her deep understanding of character emotions. Hadley's understanding of domestic relationships and her ability to express them with clarity is highlighted, challenging the notion that domestic fiction is a limited genre.