[5/22 (Fri)] Novelist Satoshi Ogawa's "How to Create a Story" (Interviewer: Reita Shiga)
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We are hosting a talk event titled "How to Create a Story" on Friday, May 22, featuring novelist Satoshi Ogawa, who won the Naoki Prize for "Map and Fist" and has a film adaptation of "Your Quiz" coming soon.
From inspiration to completion, how do you maintain the core of a work and develop it into a form that attracts readers?—We will ask Satoshi Ogawa about the behind-the-scenes of his creative process, such as what kind of "question" his representative work "Your Quiz" was born from. This is a must-see not only for those who want to apply to the Novel Category of the Creative Awards, but also for those who want to learn about creation from Ogawa's way of thinking.
The interviewer is Reita Shiga, a writer for QuizKnock and a winner of the 2025 Creative Awards. Reita Shiga will draw out the core of Ogawa's creativity, combining his own experience as a writer with the planning and production perspectives he cultivated at QuizKnock.
▼ Recommended for people like this
・Those planning to apply to the Novel Category of the 2026 Creative Awards
・Those who want to write a novel but are worried about how to start
・Those who are writing a novel but are anxious about finishing it as an entry
・Those who want to hear about Ogawa's process from inspiration to completion and the behind-the-scenes of his creation
・Those interested in questions unique to Shiga
Event Overview
[Date]
Friday, May 22, 2026, 19:00–20:00
(Doors open/reception starts at 18:30)
[Venue]
・In-person: A location in Tokyo (details will be provided separately to participants)
・Online: Live streaming on YouTube
[Application Deadline]
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 23:59
※ A lottery will be held if there are many applicants
※ Online streaming is available for unlimited participants
[Participation Fee]
Free
How to Participate
If you wish to participate in person
Please apply by filling out the required information in the Google Form via the "Apply for Event" button. After the lottery, we will send the venue address and details to the participants.
(Notes)
・Doors are scheduled to open at 18:30.
・Application is required for in-person viewing. (Free)
・Admission will be refused to those who have not received a participation confirmation email.
If you are watching via online streaming
Click the "Apply for Event" button and apply for "Online Participation." It will also be streamed on YouTube on the day.
Speaker Profile
Satoshi Ogawa
Novelist. Debuted in 2015 after winning the 3rd Hayakawa SF Contest Grand Prize for "This Side of Utronica." In 2023, he won the 168th Naoki Sanjugo Prize for "Map and Fist" and the 76th Mystery Writers of Japan Award [Novel and Short Story Collection Category] for "Your Quiz." Recent works include "Novel Thinking for Verbalization." The film adaptation of "Your Quiz" will be released in May 2026.
Reita Shiga
Born in Tokyo, graduated from the Department of Art Studies at Tokyo University of the Arts. Joined "QuizKnock," a knowledge group from the University of Tokyo led by quiz king Takuji Izawa, in June 2017, and is currently active as an editor and writer for the web media. Also engaged in writing activities centered on essays and tanka poetry, as well as media appearances. I love speaking, writing, and being surrounded by lovely clothes.
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About the 2026 Creative Awards
This is one of Japan's largest creative contests, covering works of all genres. There are 12 categories in total, and in 2026, 34 media outlets will participate in the selection process, aiming for book publication, serialization, or screen adaptation through each media outlet. Applications are accepted from Wednesday, April 8, 2026, to Wednesday, July 8, 2026, and can be submitted via note or TALES.
For the Novel category, you can apply to the following 5 sub-categories.
・#Mystery Novel Category
・#Horror Novel Category
・#Romance Novel Category
・#Workplace Novel Category
・#Fantasy Novel Category
For detailed application requirements and more, please see the special website which will be released on 4/8.
