PROPOSALS
Kinseido Publishing Co., Ltd. Proposal Form for New Titles
We would like to thank you for considering publishing your materials with Kinseido.
Kinseido is Japan’s leading publisher of ELT materials for the university market. Originally established in 1918, we started publishing for the ELT market in 1951. We pride ourselves on creating innovative materials to support teachers charged with educating Japan’s future.
To help us to evaluate how to best work with you, please take some time to complete our form below, in as much detail as you can. The more detail you provide, the quicker we can evaluate your proposal and come to a decision regarding publication.
Proposal Form
Please read the list below so you know what information we need to make an informed decision about your proposal.
You can send us your answers in the box at the bottom of the Proposal Form below.
Intended TOEIC level: __________ CEFR level: __________
Number of 90-minute lessons will it take to complete one chapter/unit?
Number of 90-minute lessons will it take to complete the book?
List your primary target audience and explain why.
Have you identified any secondary targets?
If you have identified any existing competitors, please list them below.
Write an outline of your project, including an explanation of why your book will sell in the Japan market.
Will you (and your colleagues) be able to use it in your classes/school? If so, how many copies will you use?
Considering your target audience, what price do you suggest for your book?
Is there anything else you would like us to know about your proposal?
Have you submitted all or any part of your manuscript to any other publishers?
If you plan to submit your proposal to any other publishers, please list them.
Have you had anything published by any other publishers?
Please let us know in the box below the current completion status of these items:
Outline
Scope & Sequence
Chapter/Unit Planning
Cover Design
Sample Chapter/Unit
Teacher’s Manual
Audio Sample
Audio Program
Artwork
We promise to quickly acknowledge your submission and then update you regarding its progress after we have reviewed it in one of our editorial meetings.
Thank you once again and let’s hope we can work together from now to provide our teachers and students with excellent titles to maximize their English language skills.