New Book Release: 'How to Write Award-Winning Novels for Creators' Taught by Professional Editors & Novelists
Nihon Bungeisha will release a new practical guide on May 1, 2026, combining the perspectives of novelist Jin Hideshima and the editorial team of the 'Nola' creative platform to reveal evaluation criteria for winning writing contests.
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Nihon Bungeisha Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will release 'How to Write Award-Winning Novels for Creators: Taught by Professional Editors & Novelists' (Written by Jin Hideshima, Supervised by Nola Editorial Department) on May 1, 2026, as the latest addition to the popular 'Creator Series'.
This book is a thorough explanation of how to write novels to win awards, featuring a collaboration between professional novelist Jin Hideshima, author of all books in the Creator Series, and the editorial team of 'indent', which operates the creative platform 'Nola'. It is an unprecedented practical guide that merges the perspective of editors who have seen numerous works with the practical wisdom of a writer.
■ What is an 'Evaluated Novel'? — Revealing from an Editor's Perspective
Many books explain how to write novels, but most focus on the 'how'. This book, however, delves into the criteria behind the judging process—'why a work is evaluated' and 'why it falls short'. Editors first see the 'entrance' to the work—titles, summaries, and synopses—not the main body. If these aren't polished, the charm of the work won't be conveyed. This book systematically organizes these often-overlooked points.
■ Novelist x Editor — The 'Strongest Duo' of Industry Professionals
A major feature is the involvement of professionals from both the 'writing' and 'reading' sides. In addition to Jin Hideshima, a novelist active on the front lines, the Nola Editorial Department, which has managed many contests and reviewed vast amounts of submitted works, participated as a supervisor. This combination of 'writing pro x selection pro' provides practical and essential content beyond mere technical theories.
■ Power of Design to Move Stories — Creating Characters and Structures
The book specifically explains character design, the skeleton of the story. Sub-characters function as 'devices' to move the story—those who make the protagonist hesitate, encourage decisions, or change situations. By clarifying these roles, stories develop more three-dimensionally. Unique traits in speech, personality, and appearance also leave strong impressions on readers.
■ Entrance Design: Titles, Chapters, and Synopses
Titles, summaries, and synopses determine the first impression in contests. The book advocates for the importance of unifying these with a single design philosophy. Consistency from title to synopsis leads to better readability for judges. It also touches on the value of 'not explaining everything' in titles to create a 'hook' that stimulates reader imagination.
■ Preparation and Final Steps That Make a Difference
Uniquely, the book goes beyond 'how to write' into what to do 'before' and 'after' writing. It verbalizes the design before writing and details the final steps to polish the completed work into an 'evaluable form'. This knowledge breaks down creation—which often relies on intuition—into a reproducible process.
■ Recommended for:
- Those who apply to contests but don't get results.
- Those who don't know what their work is missing.
- Those who want to know the criteria for evaluated works.
- Those who want to start creating seriously.
It's perfect for those aiming to be a level above.
This book is a thorough explanation of how to write novels to win awards, featuring a collaboration between professional novelist Jin Hideshima, author of all books in the Creator Series, and the editorial team of 'indent', which operates the creative platform 'Nola'. It is an unprecedented practical guide that merges the perspective of editors who have seen numerous works with the practical wisdom of a writer.
■ What is an 'Evaluated Novel'? — Revealing from an Editor's Perspective
Many books explain how to write novels, but most focus on the 'how'. This book, however, delves into the criteria behind the judging process—'why a work is evaluated' and 'why it falls short'. Editors first see the 'entrance' to the work—titles, summaries, and synopses—not the main body. If these aren't polished, the charm of the work won't be conveyed. This book systematically organizes these often-overlooked points.
■ Novelist x Editor — The 'Strongest Duo' of Industry Professionals
A major feature is the involvement of professionals from both the 'writing' and 'reading' sides. In addition to Jin Hideshima, a novelist active on the front lines, the Nola Editorial Department, which has managed many contests and reviewed vast amounts of submitted works, participated as a supervisor. This combination of 'writing pro x selection pro' provides practical and essential content beyond mere technical theories.
■ Power of Design to Move Stories — Creating Characters and Structures
The book specifically explains character design, the skeleton of the story. Sub-characters function as 'devices' to move the story—those who make the protagonist hesitate, encourage decisions, or change situations. By clarifying these roles, stories develop more three-dimensionally. Unique traits in speech, personality, and appearance also leave strong impressions on readers.
■ Entrance Design: Titles, Chapters, and Synopses
Titles, summaries, and synopses determine the first impression in contests. The book advocates for the importance of unifying these with a single design philosophy. Consistency from title to synopsis leads to better readability for judges. It also touches on the value of 'not explaining everything' in titles to create a 'hook' that stimulates reader imagination.
■ Preparation and Final Steps That Make a Difference
Uniquely, the book goes beyond 'how to write' into what to do 'before' and 'after' writing. It verbalizes the design before writing and details the final steps to polish the completed work into an 'evaluable form'. This knowledge breaks down creation—which often relies on intuition—into a reproducible process.
■ Recommended for:
- Those who apply to contests but don't get results.
- Those who don't know what their work is missing.
- Those who want to know the criteria for evaluated works.
- Those who want to start creating seriously.
It's perfect for those aiming to be a level above.