The Novel Analyst Podcast: Creative Writing Advice & Author Interviews

36 - [Interview] Gareth Hanrahan: World Building, Writing Advice, and Creating a Successful Writing Career


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Stoked to interview Gareth Hanrahan, author of The Gutter Prayer - which I analysed on the show just a few days ago. We had an excellent in-depth chat about his book, how writing for role-playing games has helped him as an author, and lots more. Enjoy!

Show Notes:

Gareth's top books/resources:

  • DECLARE, Tim Powers
  • Lavondyss, Robert Holdstock
  • Deep Work, by Cal Newport
  • Hyperfocus, Chris Bailey (more accessible version of Deep Work)
  • Hamlet's Hit Points, Robin D Laws
  • Storyteller Tools, M. Harold Page
  • House of Leaves 
  • Wonderbook by Jeff Vandermeer
  • 7 Wonders of the Industrial World (BBC Series)

My debut fantasy novella, Fires of the Dead, comes out tomorrow! (Sep 20th, 2019). Read it here: https://jedherne.com/firesofthedead

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