Chapter 13 The Proud Rookie Writer
Lee Sung-hyun, who returned to Seoul and lived alone again, didn't feel that his life had changed much. The first thing he did when he got home was to stay in the country, holding his notebook and continuing to refine the outline of his new novel.
As for the negotiation of going to SN Network Company tomorrow, Lee Sung-hyun is not very concerned. He knows very well that the right to adapt the script of the novel is in his hands. If he is not willing to sell, the negotiations will not proceed.
If the other party is willing to accept that he will be the screenwriter of the adapted TV series, then he will continue to talk to the other party. This point was emphasized by Lee Sung-hyun when he spoke to Park Jin-tae.
Compared with other online writers, Li Shengxian actually doesn't care much about this kind of novel adaptation fee. What he cares about is how to adapt the novel he wrote, and he must be in charge, and he doesn't want to pretend to be another screenwriter.
Moreover, the script that has been adapted, Li Shengxian has also spent a lot of effort to correct it. In his opinion, as long as the other party accepts the script he adapted, I believe that the effect of the TV series should not be too bad.
With this kind of self-confidence, Li Shengxian naturally won't care too much about tomorrow's negotiations. As for MBC TV, when he learned that Lee Sung-hyun had already created a script, he was naturally a little curious and wanted to read the script before deciding whether to adopt the original author's script.
When he woke up the next day, Lee Sung-hyun continued to go to the Han River early to exercise as usual. Even at this time, it was a little cold by the Han River. But as long as it doesn't rain, Lee Sung-hyun won't interrupt his physical exercise.
After breakfast, I took a taxi to the location of SN Network Company, and Li Shengxian carried a computer bag on his back and was led by the company's front desk. Soon in the reception room, I saw Park Jin-tae, who was also already at work.
Looking at the polite attitude of the editor-in-chief, Lee Sung-hyun said as usual: "Editor-in-chief Park, haven't the people from MBC come over yet?" ”
I had already spoken to them on the phone, so I guess they were already on their way. As far as I know, MBC is very optimistic, and you have done some market research on the TV series adapted from this novel!
I sent a director who might be the director of this TV to come and talk to you about it myself. But in my opinion, they sent the director over in person, presumably to see if your adapted script meets their requirements! ’
'It's okay, about the adaptation of the novel. If they didn't adopt my script, I wouldn't agree to sell the rights to the adaptation. Presumably, Editor-in-Chief Park should know that I don't really care about making money from this.
Rather than the cost of adapting the novel, I would like to try my hand at the profession of screenwriting. If it is MBC, they feel that the script I adapted does not meet their requirements. I will continue to retain the right to adapt the script of the novel. ’
Looking at Lee Sung-hyun, who has an indifferent attitude, Park Jin-tae, who already knows his extraordinary family background. also smiled and said: "Sage Xi, your ability to write novels has been recognized by the public. I think MBC knows that too.
In Korea, writers are very respected. You are the original author of the novel, and if you adapt your own novel, I believe your readers will be more at ease. What's more, young writers and screenwriters like you are really rare in Korea! ”
While Park Jin-tae was chatting with Lee Sung-hyun, the negotiators sent by MBC also arrived at SN. And Lee Sung-hyun also quickly saw that Lee Yoon-jeong, the director in charge of this negotiation.
For this female director, Lee Sung-hyun doesn't know much information. But for Lee Yoon-jeong, Lee Sung-hyun's youth is also beyond her imagination. This also made her a little suspicious, is the script written by this young man really reliable?
After the three parties were done, Li Yunzhen also said politely: "If I hadn't seen a real person, I really couldn't believe that such a romantic novel would have come from Writer Li." It seems that Writer Li is really young and promising! ”
In the face of the politeness of the female director, Lee Sung-hyun also said directly: "Thank you Li PD for your compliment, about this cooperation, I believe Editor-in-Chief Park has already told you." I will not allow others to adapt my novels on my behalf.
Of course, I know that my youth may cause you some concerns. Before I came, I had already written five episodes of the script based on the novel. Although it was my first attempt at screenwriting, I believe that no one knows better than me how to adapt my novel. ”
From the computer bag, he took out the printed script, and Lee Sung-hyun handed it directly to Lee Yoon-jung. Such straightforward words made Li Yunzhen somewhat surprised, but she took over the script with a smile.
My opinion on this adaptation of the novel is clear. Please also read the script I wrote first, and if you think the script can be used, then we will continue to talk.
If you feel that my script doesn't meet your requirements, then there's no point in continuing the conversation. Although, I also want to see the novels I wrote can be adapted into TV for more people to see.
But I take the adaptation right of the novel very seriously. Besides, this is the first novel I've ever written, and I hope I'm the one who adapts it. If you think that my requirements are too demanding, then this cooperation will be forgotten. ’
These words sounded a little arrogant, which made the MBC staff who accompanied them a little angry. After all, they are representing MBC TV, a mere rookie writer, shouldn't we be humble in the face of them?
Only Park Jin-tae knows that Lee Sung-hyun, a rookie writer, is really different from other writers. The other party doesn't expect to be famous by writing novels, and they don't care how much profit the novel adaptation can bring.
This seemingly desireless situation naturally does not need to be too humble. If you can't do it, if you can't pull it down, this is the attitude that Lee Sung-hyun gave to Park Jin-tae. And when these words came out, although they were a little harsh, they were also telling the truth.
Compared with the staff who accompanied her, Lee Yoon-jeong, who got the script, naturally read the novel published by Lee Sung-hyun in its entirety. Regarding the adapted script, Lee Yunzhen's first reaction was, is the other party really a high school student?
As a female PD of a TV station, Lee Yoon-jung has also directed some works. Although it's not a long-form TV series, I've seen a lot of TV scripts. And this script doesn't look like it was created by a non-professional at all.
With a hint of surprise, Li Yunzhen quickly said: "Sage XI, have you ever studied script writing?" I was really surprised by the script you adapted. This script is very professionally adapted! ”
As soon as these words came out, the staff who came with them were also a little dumbfounded. They all know that although Li Yunzhen is a female PD, she has always been very serious and demanding in her work!
For her to say this is enough to show that the script is excellent. It sounds a little strange that such a young Li Shengxian can create a web novel that has attracted attention.
can be so young and able to write a script that amazes Lee Yunzhen, which shows that this young man is not simple. Including Park Zhentai, who heard this, was also very surprised. On the contrary, it was Li Shengxian, and his expression did not change much when he heard this.
The last time, the editor-in-chief Park signed a publishing contract with me, and mentioned the possibility that the novel could be adapted for television. I don't want others to make my novel unflavored. I also thought that I would learn about script writing by myself.
The scripts of these five episodes were determined by me after repeated revisions based on the script creation knowledge I found on the Internet. If Li PD thinks that I can write this script, then I will write the follow-up script according to the content of the novel.
In short, more than any of you, I care more about the effect of the TV adaptation of the novel. Therefore, if we can reach a cooperation, I will be very serious about writing the follow-up drama. If there is a need to amend, it can also be discussed. ’
In fact, only Li Shengxian knows that he will write such a professional TV script, and it is more of the light of those memories in his mind. After all, those masters who have extra memories are strong in writing novels and scripts!