VOICED : Novelist Mantel makes history with second

The speaker reflects on their writing journey, emphasizing that writing is not a competition and success is not overnight. They describe their non-sequential, collage-like writing method and discuss how texts are judged by their longevity rather than the author's reputation. The transcript concludes with various reflections and thoughts.

What does the speaker mean by saying 'you are only as good as your last paragraph'?

What is the significance of the speaker's statement about not publishing until their mid-30s?

In what way does the speaker reflect on their competition with established writers?

What does the speaker imply about the concept of overnight success?

How does the speaker describe their writing method?