Works published thanks to posts on note have now surpassed a cumulative total of 400 titles. On note, where over 75 million works (as of the end of February 2026) have been published, opportunities for publication are diversifying, including cases where posts gain attention and catch the eye of publishers, and cases where winning a contest hosted by note leads to publication. note's mission is to "enable anyone to start and continue creating," and the company is also focused on supporting creators in expanding their range of activities. Currently, submissions are being accepted until July 8 for the "Sousaku Grand Prize 2026," one of Japan's largest creative contests that leads to book and video adaptations. About Books Born from note Since the launch of the note service in 2014, the ways creators and publishers connect have expanded. Initially, cases where note posts gained attention and led to publication were the main focus, but since the "Sousaku Grand Prize" began in 2022, there has been an increase in publications stemming from the contest. By genre, essays and business/economics are the most numerous, followed by comics, food, lifestyle, and novels, showing a wide range. In recent years, award-winning works from the "Sousaku Grand Prize" have been adapted into dramas and comics, leading to media expansions beyond just book publications. List of Books Born from note https://note.jp/n/nc10c68860a69 note's Initiatives to Support Creator Debuts note's role is to provide an environment where creators can continue to create. Through posting on note, they can advance to new stages, experience changes in their daily lives, and make new connections. We support them in having many such experiences. We have been working on initiatives such as holding regular contests, the "Creator Support Program" which introduces popular creators to media partners, and the job request tab feature that makes it easier for creators to accept work by clearly displaying their skills and ach