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Hiroaki Nara

なら ひろあき

Nara Hiroaki

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1960-05-13 (Tokyo, Japan)
Nationality
Japan
Languages
Japanese

Career

Occupations
Novelist, Writer, Instructor
Active Years
1989-

Awards

Subaru Literary Prize
1989
Work: Chin Don Jan
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Chin Don Jan

1990 Novel

Award-winning novel (Subaru Literary Prize). Explores human relationships and the uncertainties of everyday life.

Human relationshipsEveryday lifeMemory

The Lantern House of Treasure Island

1990 Novel

A work that includes stories revolving around fantasy and memory.

FantasyMemory

Welcome to the Disc

1991 Novel

A work (or collection) using distinctive imagery and metaphors.

HumorFantasy

Basic Methods for Writing Novels: Master in One Week (Beginner)

2003 Writing guide

A practical guide explaining the basics of novel writing (beginner level).

Writing techniquesCreative methods

Learn from These Works: Master in One Week (Practical)

2005 Writing guide

A practical writing guide that teaches writing through the study of exemplary works.

Practical writingWork analysis

The Form of the Novel: Master in One Week (Vol. 3)

2006 Writing guide

A guide focused on structure and techniques for writing longer novels.

Long-form techniquesNarrative structure

Bibliography

  • Chin Don Jan
  • The Lantern House of Treasure Island
  • Welcome to the Disc
  • Basic Methods for Writing Novels: Master in One Week (Beginner)
  • Learn from These Works: Master in One Week (Practical)
  • The Form of the Novel: Master in One Week (Vol. 3)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Concise, accessible prosePractical and clear explanations in writing guides
Recurring Motifs
Details of everyday lifeMemory and fantasy

Legacy

A novelist known for winning the Subaru Literary Prize. He has contributed to writing education through authoring writing guides and participating as an instructor in writing schools.

Trivia

  • Born 1960-05-13 in Tokyo.
  • Won the Subaru Literary Prize in 1989 for 'Chin Don Jan'.
  • From 1996 participated as an instructor at the Shoto School / School of Writing.
  • Authority identifiers: ISNI 0000000375551811; VIAF 252010445; NDL ID 00194335; CiNii author ID DA14043817; CRID 1140563741598452224.