Chapter 220
Chu Xing was talking to several friends who were familiar with each other. Although Su Shichen could only see Chu Xing's back from this angle, he could see another familiar person in this direction - Yuan Pan!
It was the Yuan Pan who collaborated with Yuanju to write "The Last World" and was completely defeated by Su Shichen in a science fiction confrontation. He had only met Yuan Pan twice in total, and this time he had to count it twice, but the grudges were not just about the confrontation.
The first time was a sensational university speech held by the Writers Association. Yuan Pan spent a lot of effort to prepare the speech, but was suppressed by Su Shichen's on-the-spot performance. At this time, Yuan Pan and Chu Xing and several other famous writers talked about Zheng Huan.
"By the way, silly brother, I have always wanted to know what happened this time? I heard from the chairman's tone that seemed to be very anxious, so I personally called the phone to my phone." Su Shichen asked.
"You silly brother, I'm also confused. I also received a call from the chairman and rushed over. I was still writing a new book outline, but if I was interrupted, I would be inspiring. Shi Chen, you know that it's easy to have bad memory when I get older, and not every author can be inspired." The pile of meat on Ji Wen's body trembled, which was very spectacular. "I just looked at it. Although there were not many authors who received the invitation this time, the invitation was either very famous or very high-profile. Judging from this scene, this time the matter is not small!"
"Silly Brother, didn't you tell me last time that there had been a major change in the Writers Association? Is it just to announce this matter today?" Su Shichen suddenly remembered what Ji Wen said to him at Ji Wen's house last time.
"I'll know after a while. I'm not the boss, so of course the chairman wouldn't know so clearly."
Those present were all the Chairman of the Writers Association urgently asked, and they were also the authors of the core writers of the Writers Association. Su Shichen quickly grasped the key point from a long passage from Sha Ge's words. It seems that this time the matter is definitely not small, but what is going on?
Ji Wen seemed to be quite unsociable. In the Writers Association, he did not see him say hello to anyone except Su Shichen. "I heard your hacker's creativity before and knew it must be a classic, but after I watched "The Matrix i Hacker Mission", I was still shocked by the excitement of the novel. The complete world view of the whole book is like a bomb..." As he said. Ji Wen looked around and said in a low voice, "Shi Chen, I heard a little wind, the one that rose up in the General Administration of Press and Publication..."
"Best young writer, right? I've heard the news a long time ago." Su Shichen snatched the conversation.
"No, you deserve the best young writer Shi Chen, you deserve it. There is nothing to argue about. The news I received is that the General Administration of Press and Publication's best work of the year may be "The Matrix i Hacking Mission."
Su Shichen heard a new word from Ji Wen and asked in a slight manner: "Didn't the General Administration of Press and Publication only have two awards: Best Young Author and Writer Author? Where did this best work come from?"
"A new award. Compared with Shaman, Shi Chen, your information is really behind. The book Hacker is a miracle published by China in terms of popularity and sales, so it is very likely that you will get this award." Ji Wen took two steps forward, as if only in this way can you show the solemn tone.
"Although the probability is very high, it is not 100%. Shi Chen, you can take time to hold several book signing and book sales parties. This kind of activity such as book signing and book launching parties can be said to be a weapon for the author, but I found that you don't like to use this weapon. Alas, it seems that this is the gap between strength." Ji Wen looked self-pitying.
"I think it's better to write better than spending time on publicity. So I rarely hold these signing and book sales meetings."
"Yes, either don't do it or make a big splash. I still remember the sensation caused by the hacker's new book launch conference." Ji Wen slapped his round belly like a ponytail, and then looked like a little boy was afraid. "I have also attended many new book launch conferences, but it was the first time I saw the new book launch conference into a concert. That scene wanted to be spectacular!"
"Sign up and sell the book, I will discuss it with Aunt Wang when I have time." Su Shichen nodded slightly.
A heavyweight award is really important for a book, just like after "Farewell My Concubine" won the Best Movie Award at the Cannes International Film Festival in France in the previous life. It was released in 74 theaters in the United States and won more than 5 million US dollars in box office. By the time Su Shichen was reborn, he still maintained the record of Chinese art films in the United States. This is the influence of a fatal award on the performance of the work. This year's best work must be won! Although Su Shichen said he wanted to discuss it with Wang Ni, he had already decided in his heart.
"Although it is important to prepare for the confrontation between Chu Da and the Great. It is not easy to be careless. However, it is still necessary for hackers to sign and sell books in major cities in China." Ji Wen said enviously, "When it comes to this, Shi Chen, your boss is really good. He has almost made up everything for you."
In fact, it should be said that Su Shichen is Wang Ni’s boss.
Su Shichen heard a different meaning from Brother Sha’s words, and then asked with a sudden inspiration, "Brother Sha’s, isn’t you a good publisher you are now?"
Ji Wen's almost invisible chin clicked, and Su Shichen was interested: "Is it because of the royalty share?"
This is the only reason for conflicts between authors and publishers. However, Ji Wen shook his head and slowly told the origin of the matter: "The publishing company I work in has a great impact on my work. I often ask me to add some commercial plots and also ask me to delete some important foreshadowings."
This kind of thing is probably even more serious than the manuscript fee. Originally, the author had his own ideas for novels. You said that you are the editor-in-chief of a publishing house, but you are not the author, and you don’t know the author’s idea, so why do you require this and that work? If the editor-in-chief is really so awesome, then just write it yourself.
"Brother Shame, are you signing a person or a book with the publisher?" If it is a person, it will be a little trouble.
"The book, but I signed three books and published two of them, plus the one I am currently writing. The contract for the three books has expired." Ji Wen sighed, "But the concept of this book has not been submitted yet, it was denied by the editor-in-chief of the publisher."
"There is also a publishing house like this? It's not a buyout contract, it's just a share of the contract. How could it be so strict?" Su Shichen looked indignant. It seemed that he was the one who was cheated. This is the first step. When pulling people, you must stand aside with the other party.
However, what Su Shichen said was the truth. If the publisher gave a buyout contract, then there would be a right to suggest it, but the share was different.
"Or why. Brother Sha, after writing this book, you just jump to our Shanshi company and forget about it. Brother Sha, you are absolutely relieved to divide the book. According to Brother Sha, you have no problem getting more than 15% of your current popularity and sales. As for the problem of your work, anyway, I have written novels for so many years, and no one in the company has ever interfered with my novels." To be honest, Su Shichen's words made Ji Wen's intention move. What touched him was not the 15% share. According to Ji Wen's current popularity, it is estimated that even if you just jump to a publishing house, you can get this price. What Ji Wen is interested in is the freedom of the publishing company.
Ji Wen knew that Su Shichen was a very casual person and often made some amazing actions, just like being a screenwriter or a cartoonist or writing a novel that was completely different from the previous novel after the end of a novel. In addition, it was a series of best-selling books. Such a huge story, the Shanshi company did not interfere at all. This is really amazing!
Su Shichen saw that Ji Wen was moved, so he continued to increase his firepower: "Maybe you don't know that the position I hold in the company is equivalent to the editor-in-chief, and staying in the same company can take care of each other. Do you think?"
Ji Wen has absolutely no doubt about Su Shichen's status in Shanshi's company. Authors like Su Shichen who want popularity, speed and speed will be valued no matter which publishing company they are in.
"Also, although Shanshi Company has been established for less than five years, it is definitely the top industry in terms of sales channels. First of all, in terms of market sales, publishers should have everything, covering sales networks in 34 provinces. Our company has other publishing companies that do not have, that is, online sales, our company has a special online sales website. The traffic is still very high, and many publishers also represent books on our company's website. So, silly brother, don't hesitate, don't miss it when you pass by!"
Su Shichen's words dispelled the last bit of hesitation in Sha Ge's heart. The share was good, and the publicity and sales were both good. What else would you disagree with?
"I said Shi Chen, when did you change careers and become a pimp?" Ji Wen smiled and the flesh on his cheek seemed to be trembling.
Although Su Shichen is called by some media that he can support the author of a publishing house by one person, the more well-known authors of a publishing company, the better. Joining an author like Ji Wen will definitely increase the strength of Shanshi's company, and the largest shareholder of this company is himself, which is why Su Shichen is so attentive.
"Hehe, I want to create a quiet writing environment for Brother Sha! Brother Sha, don't you think that others will point fingers to your future works, right?" Su Shichen's words grasped Ji Wen's lifeline.
"I have an appointment with the publisher to have a book, and I will talk about it when the book is over." Although Ji Wen's words were vague, Su Shichen could hear that Ji Wen had agreed. If there were no accidents, Sha Ge would join Shanshi's company in the future!
He also brought a powerful writer to the company. Do you need to take this opportunity to attract some authors to the company? It turned Shanshi Company into an aircraft carrier in the publishing industry. Then Su Shichen dispelled the idea in his mind. The authors who could be invited to this core conference this year are either famous or very high-ranking. This kind of author is either a boss himself or a treasure by the publishing house. The kind of publishing house signed by Ji Wen is weird after all, and even if he successfully poached, such a righteous and open poaching will probably attract dissatisfaction from the entire publishing industry. Although Shanshi Company is strong, it is not strong enough to fight against the entire industry, so it is better not to do such unethical things.
"Does the stupid brother want to go and see Chu Da's style together?"
"Forget it, I'm the worst at socializing time." Ji Wen waved his hand.
"Then stupid brother, just go in and sit down first. I'll get to know the first Chinese writer." Su Shichen walked straight towards Chu Xing who was talking, and had long wanted to meet him.
"Chu Da, I have been acclaimed for a long time. I am Su Shichen, but you are your loyal reader." Although Su Shichen suddenly inserted into the conversation, he did not seem abrupt and impolite, and at the same time he also pulled the eyes of several people.
Finally, I saw Chu Xing face to face. Chu Xing was wearing a straight suit. He was not a handsome man in the traditional sense. However, his temples were slightly white and his deep eyes gave people a sense of elegance and comfort.
Su Shichen was looking at Chu Xing, and Chu Xing was naturally looking at Su Shichen. He was talking about Su Shichen... (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations, monthly votes, and your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m. Read.)
ps:ps: Try the kitten today for the third update, sprinkle flowers~
Chapter completed!