TIH 674: Richard Jerram on Lessons Learnt Writing The Makoto Murders, Writing Routine, and What Defines Success

<p>In this podcast, Richard Jerram talks about lessons learnt writing The Makoto Murders, his writing routine, what defines success, and much more.</p>

<p>[2:50] The Makoto Murders and its journey with Titan Books.<br />

[11:15] Richard’s writing routine.<br />

[16:20] Writing to music or silence.<br />

[23:20] What defines success?<br />

[33:50] Making protagonist, Ken Kato, half British/half Japanese.<br />

[45:00] Ken’s obsession with Makoto and the realities of stalking in Japan.<br />

[55:00] Lessons learnt writing The Makoto Murders.<br />

[1:01:30] Advice to eighteen-year-old self.<br />

[1:03:50] Connect with Richard.</p>

<p>Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-674-richard-jerram-on-lessons-learnt-writing-the-makoto-murders-writing-routine-and-what-defines-success</p>

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