Episode · How I Write · 2026-06-10
Books mentioned on Andrew Hunter Murray: How to Write Fiction Incredibly Well | How I Write
This episode is presented by Wispr Flow, a tool that turns voice notes into clear writing. I use it every day and recommend it to every writer I know.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
-
Daemon Voices
Daemon Voices is a collection of essays and lectures on storytelling and the craft of writing by acclaimed author Philip Pullman.
Recommended“He wrote a fantastic book called Demon Voices about the craft of writing.”
Where to get it
-
The Writing Of Fiction
Discussed“So, she wrote this she wrote this brilliant book about 100 years ago about the writing of fiction. Huh. I think that's what it's called.”
Where to get it
-
The House of Mirth
The House of Mirth is a classic novel by Edith Wharton that chronicles the tragic social descent of Lily Bart in high-society New York.
Recommended“Any anyone watching this or listening who hasn't hasn't tried a bit of the house of mirth or the age of innocence. They are stunning.”
Where to get it
-
The Age of Innocence
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton is a classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that explores the rigid social codes, hypocrisy, and romantic dilemmas of Gilded Age New York society.
Recommended“Any anyone watching this or listening who hasn't hasn't tried a bit of the house of mirth or the age of innocence. They are stunning.”
Where to get it
-
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey is a celebrated 1962 novel that explores institutional control, sanity, and rebellion through the experiences of patients in a psychiatric hospital.
Discussed“So, this is from uh One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and I know that you read that and it influenced you and so I was, you know, looking through it and this really stood out.”
Where to get it
-
Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice is a classic 1813 romantic novel by Jane Austen that explores themes of love, class, and reputation in British society.
Discussed“Tell me about uh Pride and Prejudice because you've read the book so many times but then also done the improv what based on the book.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (4) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“I think my first book, The Last Day, had a very clear and specific premise, which is the world stopped turning 30 years ago.”
“And my second book, The Sanctuary, people often say second book is very difficult, and I think that's true.”
“Well, I think you're right in that my third novel started with um a character and it's called A Beginner's Guide to Breaking and Entering.”
“In fact, the sequel is out in um a month or so's time. It's called Bad Deeds.”