Chapter 220: Instigating the stupid brother
Chu Xing was talking to a few friends who knew each other, although Su Shichen could only see Chu Xing's back at this angle and couldn't see his front, but in this direction of Su Shichen, he could see another person who was quite familiar to him - the original disk!
It is the original disk who co-wrote "The End of the Earth" with the original residence, and then was completely defeated by Su Shichen in the science fiction confrontation. He's only met twice in total, and it's only two times if you count this one, but grudges aren't just a confrontation.
The first time was a sensational speech held by the Writers' Association, and it took a lot of effort to prepare the speech, but it was suppressed by Su Shichen's on-the-spot performance. At this time, Yuan Pan was having a good time talking with Chu Xing and several other famous writers.
"By the way, silly brother, I've always wondered what the hell is going on this time? Listening to the chairman's tone, he seemed to be in a hurry, and he personally called my mobile phone. Su Shichen asked.
"You stupid brother and I'm also confused, I also received a call from the chairman and hurried here. Originally, I was still working on the outline of my new book, but I was interrupted and I was out of inspiration. Shi Chen, you also know that when you are older, your memory is easy to be bad, and not every author can be constantly inspired. The pile of meat on Ji Wen's body shook when he spoke, it was very spectacular, "I just looked, although there are not many authors who have received invitations from the Writers' Association this time, but the ones who have received invitations are either very famous or very prestigious, look at this battle, this time the matter is not small!" ”
"Silly brother, didn't you tell me last time that there was a big change in the Writers' Association? Is this the purpose of announcing this today? Su Shichen suddenly remembered what Ji Wen said to him last time at Ji Wen's house.
"We'll find out in a moment. I'm not the master, silly brother, so of course Xi won't know so clearly. ”
Those present were all urgently found by the chairman of the Writers' Association, and they were all authors at the core of the Writers' Association. Su Shichen quickly grasped the key point from a large paragraph of the stupid brother's words. It seems that this time the matter is definitely not small, but what is it?
Ji Wen also seems to be quite unsociable, and he didn't see him greet anyone else except Su Shichen in the Writers' Association. "I knew it must be a classic when I heard your hacker creativity before, but after I watched "The Matrix I: Hacker Mission", I was still taken aback by the excitement of the novel, and the whole book was like a bomb ......" As he spoke, Ji Wen looked around and whispered, "Shi Chen, I heard a little wind." The ...... that arose from 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, the best young writer Shi Chen, you deserve it, there is nothing to argue about this. I received the news that the General Administration of Press and Publication's best work of the year could probably be "The Matrix I: Hacking Mission". ”
Su Shichen heard a new word from Ji Wen's mouth. Sideways asked: "Didn't you say that the General Administration of Press and Publication will only have two awards: Best Young Author and Writer Author?" Where did this best work come from? ”
"A new award, compared with stupid brother me, Shi Chen, your intelligence is really lagging behind, and the hacker book can be said to be a miracle of Huaxia Publishing in terms of popularity and sales. So there's a very good chance you'll win this award. Kiwen took two steps forward. As if this was the only way to show the solemnity of the tone.
"Although the probability is very large, but it is not 100%, Shi Chen You can find time to hold a few book signing sessions, this kind of book signing and book launch activities can be said to be a weapon for the author, but I found that this weapon Shi Chen you don't like to use very much, alas, it seems that this is the gap between strength." Ji Wen looked self-pitying and self-pitying.
"I think so, spend your time on publicity. It's better to write the work well, so I rarely hold book signing sessions. ”
"Yes. Either you don't do it, or you make a splash, and I still remember the sensation caused by the hacker's new book launch. Ji Wenpu's fan-like palm patted his bulging belly, and then made a little scared look, "I have also participated in a lot of book launches, but it is the first time I have seen a new book launch conference into a concert battle, and I want to be spectacular!" ”
"Sign and sell books, and I'll discuss with Aunt Wang when I have time." Su Shichen nodded slightly.
A heavyweight award is really important for a book, just like in the previous life, after "Farewell My Concubine" won the award for best film at the Cannes International Film Festival in France, it was released in 74 theaters in the United States, and won more than $5 million at the box office. This time the best work of the year must be won! Although Su Shichen said that he wanted to discuss with Wang Ni, he had actually decided in his heart.
"Although it is very important to prepare the novel to confront Chu Da, you must not be sloppy. However, hackers still need to hold book signings in major cities in China. Ji Wen said enviously, "Speaking of which, Shi Chen, your boss is really good, and he has almost covered everything for you." ”
In fact, it should be said that Su Shichen is Wang Ni's boss.
Su Shichen heard a hint of something different from Brother Silly's words, and then asked with a whim, "Brother Silly, isn't the publishing house you are staying in right now?" ”
Ji Wen's almost invisible chin nodded, and Su Shichen's interest rose: "Is it because of the remuneration sharing?" ”
This is the only reason for conflicts between authors and publishers. However, Ji Wen shook his head, and then slowly said the origin of the matter: "The publishing company I work for has a great influence on my works, often I ask me to add some commercial plots, and also let me delete some important foreshadowing. ”
I'm afraid this kind of thing is even more serious than the manuscript fee. Originally, the author has his own ideas for novels, and you say that you are the editor-in-chief of a publishing house, and you are not the author, and you don't know the author's thoughts, so why do you demand this and that for the work? If the editor-in-chief is really so awesome, then simply write it yourself.
"Silly brother, are you signing with the publishing house a person or a book?" If it's human, there's some trouble.
"Books. But I've signed three books, and I've already published two, plus the one I'm currently writing. The three-book contract has expired. Ji Wen sighed, "But this time, the idea of this book has not been submitted, and it has been rejected by the editor-in-chief of the publishing house." ”
"And such a publishing house? It's not a buyout contract, it's just a sharing contract, how can it be so severe? Su Shichen had an expression of righteous indignation, as if he was the one who was trapped, this was the first step. When pulling someone, the first thing to do is to stand aside with the other person.
However, what Su Shichen said is also the truth, if the publishing house gives a buyout contract, then there is the right to suggest. But the division is different.
"Otherwise, silly brother, after you finish writing this book, you will jump to our Shanshi company directly. In the book division above the silly brother you are absolutely assured, according to the silly brother your current popularity and sales. It's no problem to take one more than 15 percent. As for the question of the work. Anyway, I've been writing novels for so many years, and no one in the company has ever interfered with my novels. To be honest, Su Shichen's words bewitched Ji Wenyi, and it was not this fifteen percent share that moved him, according to Ji Wen's current popularity, it is estimated that even if he jumps to a publishing house casually, he can get this price, and what Ji Wenyi moved was the freedom of the publishing company.
Ji Wen knew that Su Shichen was a very out-of-tact person and often made some amazing moves. It's like being a screenwriter and a cartoonist, or writing a novel that is completely different from the previous novel after the end of a novel, and then a best-selling book series is forcefully pitted. With such an unspeakable deed, the Shanshi company didn't interfere at all, which is really TM powerful!
Su Shichen saw that Ji Wenyi was moved, so he continued to increase his firepower: "Maybe stupid brother, you don't know, the position I hold in the company is equivalent to the editor-in-chief, and staying in one company is good to take care of each other, don't you think?" ”
Ji Wen has absolutely no doubts about Su Shichen's status in Shanshi's company, Su Shichen, an author who wants to be popular, popular, and fast, will be valued no matter which publishing company he is in.
In addition, although Shanshi Company has been established for less than five years, it is definitely the top in the industry in terms of sales channels, first of all, in terms of marketing and sales, the publishing house should have it, covering the sales network of 34 provinces. Our company has other publishing companies do not have, that is, online sales, our company has a special network sales website, the traffic is still very high, there are many publishing houses will also act as an agent for books to our company's website, so say, silly brother, don't hesitate, don't miss it! ”
Su Shichen's words dispelled a little hesitation in the stupid brother's heart, the sharing is not bad, and the publicity and sales are more powerful, what else do you disagree with?
"I said Shi Chen, when did you change careers to become a pimp?" The flesh on Ji Wen's cheeks seemed to tremble when he smiled.
Although Su Shichen is known by some media as the author of a publishing house by one person, the more well-known authors in a publishing company, the better. The addition of 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'm not trying to create a quiet writing environment for you, silly brother! Silly brother, you don't want others to point fingers at your future works, right? Su Shichen's words grasped Ji Wen's lifeline.
"I still have an appointment with the publisher for a book, and I'll talk about it when the book is finished." Although Ji Wen's words were vague, Su Shichen could hear that Ji Wen had already agreed, if there were no accidents, Brother Silly would join Shanshi's company after this book!
I also pulled a powerful writer to the company, so do you need to take this opportunity to pull some more authors to the company? Build Shanshi into an aircraft carrier in the publishing industry. Then Su Shichen dispelled this thought in his heart, the authors who could be invited to this kind of core meeting this year were either famous or very high-level. This kind of author is either his own boss, or he is regarded as a treasure by the publishing house, the kind of publishing house signed by Ji Wen is wonderful after all, and even if he succeeds in poaching, such a righteous and bright poaching is estimated to attract the dissatisfaction of the entire publishing industry.
"Silly brother, do you want to go together to see Chu Da's demeanor?"
"Forget it, I'm the worst at this kind of socializing." Ji Wen waved his hand.
"Then stupid brother, you go and sit down first, I'll go and know the first person who knows Chinese writers." Su Shichen walked straight towards Chu Xing, who was talking, and he had long wanted to meet him.
"Chu Da, I've been admiring it for a long time. I am Su Shichen, but I am a loyal reader of Chu Da. Although Su Shichen suddenly inserted the conversation, he didn't seem very abrupt and rude, and at the same time pulled the eyes of several people over.
finally saw Chu Xing face to face, Chu Xing was wearing a straight suit, not a handsome guy and a beautiful man in the traditional sense, but his temples were slightly white, and his deep gaze gave people an elegant and comfortable feeling.
Su Shichen was looking at Chu Xing, and Chu Xing was naturally looking at Su Shichen, and he ...... to Su Shichen (To be continued......)
PS: ps: Today the kitten tried three more and sprinkled flowers~