25 Writing Techniques from an Asahi Shimbun Journalist: Expanded Paperback Edition of 'Sangyo de Utsu' Released
CE Media House released the expanded paperback edition of Kotaro Kondo's bestseller, 'Sangyo de Utsu: Writing Clinic for Living Well,' on May 27, 2026. This book condenses writing skills and life philosophy from a veteran journalist.
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CE Media House has released the expanded paperback edition of 'Sangyo de Utsu: Writing Clinic for Living Well' on May 27, 2026. This new edition adds a commentary by Lalande Nishida to the original bestseller first published in December 2020.
In this book, Kotaro Kondo, a renowned journalist at Asahi Shimbun, shares 25 essential writing techniques. Starting from the cold reality that 'readers have no interest in you,' it explores what constitutes 'good writing.' The content covers practical methods such as the opening three lines, structure (Ki-sho-ten-ketsu), first-person perspectives, and rhythm. Beyond mere methodology, it is also a philosophical work that encourages readers to face themselves through the act of writing.
The target audience ranges from beginners who struggle with writing to professional writers and journalists. The book features a wealth of examples from literature, news articles, poetry, and even traditional arts like Rokyoku.
The paperback edition includes a new commentary by Nishida of the comedy duo Lalande. Nishida praises the book as 'the most noble book' and the one that 'made me a writer.'
[Book Information]
Title: Sangyo de Utsu: Writing Clinic for Living Well [Expanded Edition]
Author: Kotaro Kondo
Release Date: May 27, 2026
Price: 990 yen (tax included)
Publisher: CE Media House
Additionally, 'Hyassatsu de Tagayasu: Reading Method for Becoming Free' was released as a paperback simultaneously.
In this book, Kotaro Kondo, a renowned journalist at Asahi Shimbun, shares 25 essential writing techniques. Starting from the cold reality that 'readers have no interest in you,' it explores what constitutes 'good writing.' The content covers practical methods such as the opening three lines, structure (Ki-sho-ten-ketsu), first-person perspectives, and rhythm. Beyond mere methodology, it is also a philosophical work that encourages readers to face themselves through the act of writing.
The target audience ranges from beginners who struggle with writing to professional writers and journalists. The book features a wealth of examples from literature, news articles, poetry, and even traditional arts like Rokyoku.
The paperback edition includes a new commentary by Nishida of the comedy duo Lalande. Nishida praises the book as 'the most noble book' and the one that 'made me a writer.'
[Book Information]
Title: Sangyo de Utsu: Writing Clinic for Living Well [Expanded Edition]
Author: Kotaro Kondo
Release Date: May 27, 2026
Price: 990 yen (tax included)
Publisher: CE Media House
Additionally, 'Hyassatsu de Tagayasu: Reading Method for Becoming Free' was released as a paperback simultaneously.
FAQ
『三行で撃つ [増補版]』の主な特徴は何ですか？
朝日新聞の記者である近藤康太郎氏が、25の具体的な文章技巧を解説。文章術だけでなく、企画力や思考法、さらには書くことを通じた実存的な思索まで網羅しており、増補版にはラランド・ニシダ氏の解説が加筆されています。
どのような読者を対象としていますか？
書くことに苦手意識を持つ人、これから表現を始めたい初心者、そしてプロのライターや記者まで、幅広く対象としています。
本書で学べる具体的なテクニックは何ですか？
「つかみ（冒頭）の三行」「起承転結」「常套句の回避」「一人称」「文体」「リズム」など、実用的な文章技術が紹介されています。
増補版にはどのような新要素がありますか？
お笑いコンビ・ラランドのニシダ氏による解説と、「文庫版おわりに」が新たに収録されています。
著者の近藤康太郎氏はどのような経歴ですか？
朝日新聞社の記者であり、作家、評論家、百姓、猟師の顔も持ちます。ニューヨーク支局勤務を経て現在は九州で活動し、コラム「多事奏論」などを担当しています。