Â鶹Éç

The bestselling author tells the truth about the 'magic formula' for writing a novel: hard work. But on a personal level it is ‘glorious’, and she wouldn't want to do anything else.

For more than 20 years, Marian Keyes has been writing bestselling fiction that centres on the stories of women. Her latest novel, Grown Ups, is a take on the complexities of families, friendships and female identity.

An extract from a frank and free-ranging interview in which Keyes swaps tips with bestselling author and co-founder of the Women’s Equality Party, Catherine Mayer, on writing, finding and using your voice, and growing into your own skin.

Presented by Primadonna Festival. Big Book Weekend is brought to you by MyVLF, and supported by Â鶹Éç Arts and Arts Council England.

Image by Dean Chalkley.