Asking Natsuya Semikawa, author of "Isekai Izakaya 'Nobu'," about the "Basics of Novel Writing" #CreativeAwardsEvent [Archive Available Now]
On Tuesday, May 7th at 7:30 PM, we will hold a lecture where novelist Natsuya Semikawa (best known for "Isekai Izakaya 'Nobu'") will teach us the fundamental know-how of how to write a novel!
▼ Recommended for the following people
Those who want to apply to the ongoing contest, "Creative Awards 2024"
Those aiming for a commercial debut as a novelist
Those who have been writing in their own style and want to learn the basics of novel writing from an experienced author
Natsuya Semikawa debuted from a novel submission site. "Isekai Izakaya 'Nobu'" won the 2nd "Narou-con Grand Prize" (now the Net Novel Grand Prize). The work has since become a massive hit, with various media mixes including manga, anime, and a live-action drama.
In this session, we will ask about general topics for writing a novel, such as how to think of concepts, how to find ideas, how to create plots, how to develop characters, and how to approach writing. There will also be a Q&A session for participants, so please join us!
How to participate in the event *Event has ended
① In-person attendance
Limited to 80 people for in-person attendance at the venue. If you wish to participate, please apply via the
Google Form.
[Date and Time] Tuesday, May 7th, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM (Doors open at 7:00 PM)
[Venue] note place (Tokyo, nearest station: Yotsuya)
(Notes)
・In-person attendance requires an application (participation is free).
・If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
・This event will be held at "note place," operated by note inc. "note place" is located within WeWork Kojimachi, and WeWork needs to know the information of visitors to properly manage the facility. For this event, you must agree that the organizer will share the information you entered through note inc. with WeWork on your behalf.
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② YouTube / X (Twitter) Space streaming
The event will also be streamed on YouTube and X Spaces.
[Streaming] YouTube / Twitter Space (@note_PR)
[How to watch] Anyone can listen via the streaming links above. [LINE Notifications]
Register for the official LINE account
Please send your thoughts and questions using #CreativeAwardsEvent.
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Natsuya Semikawa (Novelist)
Born in Osaka Prefecture in 1983. Graduated from the Faculty of Letters, Osaka City University. Won the 2nd Narou-con Grand Prize for "Isekai Izakaya 'Nobu'." Other books include "Jashin ni Tensei Shitara Haika no Maou-gun ga Sassoku Metsubou Shisou Nanda ga, Dou Sureba Ii N darou ka" (published by AlphaPolis). X:
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Japan's largest creative contest, 'Creative Award 2024', is now underway!
note is currently holding the 'Creative Award 2024' contest, accepting creative works of all genres. There are opportunities for book publication, screen adaptation, and serialization from 21 media partners! We are accepting submissions across 12 categories, including novels, essays, manga, recipes, and business, until Tuesday, July 23rd.
Please see the special page for details.
https://note.com/creative-award