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For example, Nancy Meyers, the director of "A Born Couple" who has a good relationship with Sid, and the producer Mr. Charles, with their introduction to veterans who have worked hard in Hollywood for more than ten years, can at least get a chance to be taken seriously by the film company.

But they were all in England now, far from quenching their thirst, and Sid felt that even with their support, it would be difficult to succeed - because he was too young!

What age is sixteen?

I didn't even go to college, I didn't even graduate from high school. In the Hollywood director circle, 30 years old is considered a beginner, 40 years old is a normal working age, and there are a lot of people who are still struggling even if they are fifty or sixty years old.

What film company would take a 16-year-old "kid" like him seriously?

So the main attack is not good, it must be detoured.

The upcoming release of The Da Vinci Code was Sid's first stepping stone. With the success of "The Da Vinci Code", Sid's easiest way now is to sit back and wait for the harvest, but blindly waiting for boredom is not Sid's style.

He picked up a disposable mobile phone he bought and dialed the number of a person he had befriended in his previous life, hoping that his phone number had not changed, otherwise it would be in vain. After a while, a voice came from the other side: "Hello, Studio Stephen King, who are you looking for?"

Sid couldn't help but perk up, "Hello, I'm Dexie, the editor of Random House. Sid smiled and opened his mouth to say, "We have a new book that is about to be published, and we would like to ask Mr. Stephen King to write a review. ”

It is an unwritten rule in the publishing industry to ask well-known writers to write prefaces and recommendations for new books that publishers are optimistic about, but Stephen King has never liked to rely on other people's newcomers to publish a book, he often said, "I think that in those years, if we wanted to work hard for our careers, we had to beat them down with one punch and one kick, and now all the children are all killed by spoiled sissies!", so he rarely writes book reviews for others.

"I'm sorry, but Mr. Stephen King hasn't written book reviews for many years now. Words of rejection came from the other side of the phone.

"No, no, we don't force Mr. Stephen King to write a book review, but we want to send the manuscript to the master, and if the master likes it, he will be willing to write a book review. Even if the master didn't write it, we can accept it. Sid said with a smile, not giving the other party a chance to refuse at all.

"Well, Mr. Stephen King now hardly accepts any requests for book reviews. Although the other party was still opposed, Sid immediately keenly noticed the loosening of the other party's tone.

"Well, as a sign of our sincerity, we are willing to fund $50,000 for Mr. Stephen King and $10,000 for you. Sid seduced like a demon.

The other side of the phone said with a smile: "I'm sorry, are you bribing me?"

"Really?" said Sid, pretending to be dumbfounded, "no, we at Random House just want to express some gratitude to Mr. Stephen for his generosity and your hard work. ”

"......" heard Sid's words, the other party was silent for a moment, Sid played with the pencil in his hand without hurry, he knew that many of the assistants were mostly graduates who had just graduated from college.

Many college students in the United States rely on student loans to complete college, but the income after entering the society is far from enough to repay the college loans, so this seems to be a small $10,000, but in fact, it is a considerable temptation for those who need it.

Sid is gambling, betting that the other party will give a "convenience" for money, of course, even if it fails, it will not matter, but if it succeeds, it can speed up the publicity effect of "The Da Vinci Code".

After a long period of time, Sid wondered if the phone was broken, but the other side of the phone finally said again: "Okay, then you can send me the manuscript of the novel, and ...... That one. ”

"Of course, of course. Sid was overjoyed, and secretly clenched his fists and replied, "What is your address and bank account number?"

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As a world-renowned figure in the world of thriller and suspense novels, Stephen King has always been known for his high prolific performance.

But this does not mean that he is indifferent to other writers, and he still maintains the habit of reading novels every day.

After he finished breakfast that day, Stephen King comfortably brewed a cup of cat poop coffee and tasted it. Then he saw the little assistant sit across from him with a look of wanting to say nothing.

He put down his coffee cup impatiently, "What's wrong?" ”

"Boss, that, here's a suspense novel written by a newcomer, recommended by someone else. The little assistant said in a hurry.

"Oh, you're looking for a book review again?" Stephen King sneered, "Okay, take it, and say I'll take it." ”

Stephen King glanced at the cover of the manuscript, "The Da Vinci Code? What the hell is the name? Is this a suspense novel? What is the mentality of newcomers nowadays, who are not good at writing books, and only know how to pick some sensational names, thinking that they are releasing records?" Stephen King grumbled, throwing the book on the side of the table.

At this time, a car stopped in front of Stephen King's Courtyard, and then a few chirping voices broke in: "Grandpa, let's play." ”

It turned out that Stephen King's children had come for the weekend with their grandchildren and granddaughters, "Oh, Lisa, Luke, Eddard, you're here." Seeing his grandson, Stephen King, who was already angry, immediately greeted him with a smile, and the assistant looked at the manuscript on the dining table, sighed, picked it up and moved it to the coffee table in the living room, and left after setting it up properly.

After a day in the wild with his grandchildren, King returned home and the family gathered around the table for dinner.

"Well, what about Luke?" suddenly noticed that a child was missing, and the crowd jumped up, "It can't be that we forgot him in the wilderness." ”

"Who made him so bored, he didn't play anything normal people play all day long. A little guy complained.

"Ed, don't say that about your cousin. ”

Just when everyone was about to call the police, a thin little boy walked down from the stairs with a thick book manuscript: "What are you arguing about?"

"Where have you been!?" asked the boy's mother excitedly.

"I've been upstairs reading Grandpa's new book. The little boy said, holding up the thick manuscript in his hand.

"New book, Dad, have you started writing again?" asked curiously.

"New book?" Stephen King himself was puzzled by the second monk, "show me." He took it and saw that the cover of the manuscript was "The Da Vinci Code".

It turned out to be the new book "asking for a book review" left by the assistant in the morning.

"Luke, how is Grandpa's new book?" As a legendary master figure in the United States, the literary atmosphere in the family of Stephen King is very strong, and everyone has their own opinions on the novel.

"It's amazing, I almost forgot to go to the bathroom all day today to watch it in one sitting!" Luke said excitedly.

"Disgusting~~~" Several adolescent granddaughters expressed their "contempt" in unison.

"Is this book so powerful?" said Stephen King, curiously opening the manuscript of The Da Vinci Code.

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In late September, just as the school was reopening, Random House was busy with the publication of The Da Vinci Code.

"Where's the template for the cover design?" asked Durant aloud.

"Yes, the designer has already brought the sample. The assistant hurriedly brought up the design sample.

When Durant looked at it, a picture of the Mona Lisa occupied the top, and below it was the big words "Da Vinci Code" with a hollowed-out on a white password background.

"Very good! This one passed, and the text content such as the name of the author and the publisher was immediately added. Durant clapped his hands and said, "Also, has anyone seen where the people from the typesetting team have gone!Damn! I want the text layout!!"

At this time, the head of the typesetting team suddenly rushed in like a gust of wind, and he shouted while running: "Durant, Durant, ......"

"Thank God, I thought you couldn't get out of the pit you fell into. Durant shouted speechlessly, "Where's my text typography?"

"This, look at this, Durant!" the head of the typesetting team "snapped" and threw something in front of Durant.

"What the hell are you doing, man!" Durant jumped up: "It's all a design draft, it's all TM messed up." ”

The head of the typesetting team pointed to the thing, and Durant took a closer look, and it turned out to be today's "New York Times".

The head of the typesetting team quickly flipped to the literary page, and on the headline of the literary page, a row of amazing titles immediately attracted Durant's attention: The author of "The Da Vinci Code" is too shameless!

Durant hurriedly looked down, who knew if he didn't know, he was startled when he saw it.

The text of this headline reads: The author of The Da Vinci Code is the most shameless and disgusting writer I have ever met. It's been a long time since I've seen a writer so good at setting traps to trick his readers, luring them to hold their breath and chase the plot, and to blatantly take pleasure in it!

The Da Vinci Code is fascinating. It's almost perfect for those who love to explore history, those who love tricks, those who love to guess puzzles, and anyone who is obsessed with bizarre stories.

"Wow, wow, whoa, this, the New York Times, has anyone recommended The Da Vinci Code?" Durant covered his head in surprise and exclaimed.

"Look at the signature, Durant!" said the head of the typesetting team, pointing to the end of the front-page article.

Durant looked at it and was taken aback by the "Author: Stephen King"

"Shi Shi Shi, Master Stephen King!?" Durant immediately stammered, "That Stephen King of Carrie the Witch......?

"Hey, Durant. The head of the typesetting team stopped Durant's excitement and asked a crucial question: "What do we do now?"

Durant took a deep breath, "Contact the major bookstores immediately, negotiate with them about the shelves, and then contact the printing house immediately, damn, is the final draft of the cover ready!!"