TSUTAYA x Subarusha, a project to discover future bestselling authors, will hold the Japan Business Book Newcomer Award

2022.01.11 Press Releases
Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. / Subarusha Co., Ltd.

- The grand prize winning work is guaranteed to be published and sold in a prime location in TSUTAYA's book section -

Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. Tsutaya Bookstore Company (hereinafter referred to as TSUTAYA) and Subarusha Co., Ltd. (Head office: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tokudome Keitaro; hereinafter referred to as "Subarusha") have established the Japan Business Book Newcomer Award as a project to discover future bestselling business book authors, and will begin accepting applications on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

This award is a project co-sponsored by TSUTAYA and Subarusha, a general publishing company that publishes a wide variety of books including business, practical life, parenting, and essays, with the aim of "discovering future best-selling business book authors who are lurking in the background."

In addition, to coincide with the Japan Business Book Newcomer Award, a seminar will be held on Friday, February 18, 2022, with Nagamatsu as the lecturer: "How to Make Your Dreams of Writing a Book Come True, as Taught by Japan's No. 1 Bestselling Author" (Tokyo venue/online streaming included).
Aimed at those who want to write a book, Nagamatsu will share his experiences and give advice on writing a book in a seminar format. For details on how to participate, please see the seminar website (https://onl.tw/aAwqZCd) for more information.
With this project as a catalyst, TSUTAYA and Subarusha will work under the philosophy of "creators first" to produce business book authors with ideas and content that will enrich people's lives in the future, and to create works that will lead to self-improvement and the discovery of new lifestyles for readers.

Overview of the Japan Business Book Newcomer Award

■overview: This is a project co-sponsored by TSUTAYA and Subarusha with the aim of "discovering future best-selling business book authors who are hiding out in the cold."
■Grand Prize: One work will be selected as the "Grand Prize".
① Prize money of 300,000 yen
② Subarusha has promised to publish the book (publication is scheduled for fall 2023 or later)
3) Large-scale sales in prime locations at TSUTAYA stores (some stores excluded)
■Special Award: Special award for a few people, book publication will be considered

Japan Business Book Newcomer Award Application Guidelines

■Application period
February 1, 2022 (Tuesday) - May 8, 2022 (Sunday) 23:59
■Selection Process

・Submitted proposals will be selected by Subarusha editors and Mr. Nagamatsu.
・First selection result notification: Early July 2022
Only those who pass the selection process will be contacted via the email address provided.

・The final selection will be held at a public event (including live streaming). Entries will be judged based on their proposal presentation.
Final selection: Scheduled for October 2022 (award ceremony will also be held on the same day after selection)
・Applicants will be responsible for transportation costs, accommodation costs, and other actual expenses to the venue of the final selection meeting and award ceremony.
(The event is scheduled to be held in Tokyo)
■Submissions for the first selection
1. Proposal　
(Title, subtitle, project purpose, target readers, profile, table of contents, genre)
2. Three sample manuscripts
(① Introduction ② The first section of Chapter 1 ③ Any other section you are confident about / ①-③ Approximately 2000 characters each)
■Recruitment genre
Self-improvement/lifestyle, communication, business skills, business essays (novels)
*Highly specialized books, books aimed at specific readers, and other books that the organizers deem unsuitable for this project will not be eligible.
■Application Terms and Conditions

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TSUTAYA x Subarusha, a project to discover future bestselling authors, will hold the Japan Business Book Newcomer Award

Inquiries regarding this matter

Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. Public Relations Office　
TEL: 03-6800-4764 MAIL: tsutaya_pr@ccc.co.jp