Chapter 61 Contracts and Lawyers
Twelve royalties, a first printing of 60,000 copies, and a contract of eight years.
This is the content of the contract terms sent by Zheng Ye to Sun Peng, of course, talking about a book on Condor shooting. After reading the fifteen-page contract, Sun Peng was quite satisfied: although he also compromised the term of the contract to five years because the royalties and first printing figures were very ideal, it was really a very good standard for a newcomer.
And......
In the world of China, the price of books is also high!
After learning some things after being reborn, Sun Peng realized that there are also very happy things about living in China on the earth, such as his profession as a doctor who was once scolded by countless people, and for example, the publishing industry where countless people bought pirated books because they were too expensive. A novel by an ordinary writer, the kind of 200,000 words, is priced at least 40 yuan, and if it is a work by a well-known writer, it is even more exaggerated, and books of 60 or 70 or even 100 yuan are also very common.
This set of condor archery is priced at least two hundred!
The price is high, and if the royalty rate is 12%, Sun Peng can get more than 1 million copies for the first printing of 60,000 copies!
"Tsk, I can't think about it anymore."
Wiping a handful of saliva that was about to run down, Sun Peng shook his head to dispel the thoughts in his head. Now is not the time to think about whether to clean up the old house or buy a good car first when you get the money, the most important thing at the moment is not how to spend the money, but the contract that has just been released, you must find a professional to help you take a look, otherwise what if you are cheated by that guy......
“…… What is this? ”
After receiving the envelope handed over by Sun Peng, Sun Ya asked suspiciously. The cousin suddenly ran to the company to find her, which made Sun Ya particularly surprised: Isn't this guy usually the most impatient to see him?
"Contract!"
Blinking his eyes, Sun Peng also said helplessly: "To put it simply, I wrote a novel on the Internet, and my grades are not bad, so some publishers want to publish a physical book...... That's the contract they gave me......"
"Wait, you wait!"
Without waiting for Sun Peng to finish speaking, Sun Ya's mouth opened wide in surprise: "What did you just say?" Have a publisher want to publish your novel? ”
Sun Ya had heard about her cousin writing novels, but she had never taken it seriously.
In Sun Yana's solidified impression, the cousin is a guy with mediocre appearance, mediocre ability, and mediocre personality, except for his figure that can make people "shine"! The only thing worth saying is that Sun Peng is the only male in the generation of the old Sun family, and this is what Sun Ya hates about him the most - almost every elder in the family looks at him so differently!
This guy is right in front of you......
Can write novels? And the publishing house is willing to publish?!
The corners of her mouth twitched slightly, Sun Ya really couldn't help but want to laugh, but she desperately held back. Judging from previous experience, if he really laughed out loud, this guy in front of him would definitely be furious...... This is in your own company, and if you are ashamed, you will be ashamed!
It's a pity that Sun Ya didn't know that her cousin had already seen her expression.
However, Sun Peng at this time was no longer the Sun Peng of the past, so he didn't see those expressions, nor did he hear the tone of his cousin's words, but nodded and said: "Yes, there is a publishing house that wants to publish the novel I wrote, and a contract has been drawn up...... Aren't you a lawyer? I just want you to show you this contract, just don't let people do anything in it. ”
"Uh...... It's all true? ”
Looking at Sun Peng's serious face, the smile in Sun Ya's eyes gradually disappeared.
Although he didn't like to see his little cousin very much, Sun Ya also knew that the other party was not a guy who liked to joke...... So, is all this true?
"Tear up!"
Flipping the envelope in her hand, Sun Ya immediately tore open the contents and then looked at it from the first page.
"Scholarly Press?"
Seeing the name of the publishing house on the cover of the contract, Sun Ya was slightly surprised: as one of the largest publishers in China, Sun Ya had certainly heard of their names, and also knew that the strength of this publishing house could squeeze into the top ten in China!
Legend of the Condor Heroes.
Twelve percent of royalties.
The first printing was 60,000 copies.
The term of the contract is eight years.
……
Looking at them one by one, Sun Ya raised her head from time to time to glance at her cousin, and at the same time, the expression on her face kept changing subtly - this kid really wrote a very good novel? Otherwise, how can you explain such generous terms, and the other party is still one of the largest publishing houses in China?
"Second sister, are you turning too fast?"
Watching Sun Ya turn the pages page by page, Sun Peng was a little uneasy, and asked with bared teeth.
"Nonsense, I'm just looking at the main content."
Rolling her eyes, Sun Ya said angrily: "After I have a general understanding, I will naturally check them carefully one by one...... And I'm not a professional intellectual property lawyer, so I have to consult my colleagues in the law firm at least two or three days! ”
"Oh, that's good."
Hearing his cousin say this, Sun Peng suddenly felt relieved.
"But this book ...... Did you really write it? ”
Sun Peng was relieved, but his second cousin was still a little uneasy, and asked cautiously, "I mean...... I've never heard you mention it, so why is it going to be published? And it's such a big publishing house, such good conditions! ”
"Well, I told you, you just don't believe it."
Shrugging his shoulders, Sun Peng responded lightly.
In fact, whether it is writing a novel or a script, Sun Peng has never deliberately concealed his relatives, for example, every time he goes to his uncle or aunt's house, they ask what they have been busy with recently, Sun Peng will tell the truth. In his concept, hiding from his family like in countless novels, and using the excuse of being afraid of the other party's worries or something, is just self-deception.
It's just that most of the relatives don't care much about his words.
Of course, it can't be simply blamed on them, after all, Sun Peng's performance in the past was really bad, and he didn't just write novels, compose music, create short animations or something? It's just that it's hot for three minutes every time, and it's hard to stick to it, and what is made every time is ......
Listening to her cousin's words, Sun Ya's face also had a hint of embarrassment.
In the whole family, I am afraid that Sun Ya has the deepest prejudice against him, the two have never dealt with each other, how many years have they been fighting? Now that she suddenly found that her cousin, who she didn't look down on, was performing so well, Sun Ya felt in her heart...... It's weirdly tight!
Of course, in addition to the loss, Sun Ya's happiness is also indispensable.
If she doesn't deal with it, it is also her own cousin, where is Sun Peng unhappy if she mixes well? Just like many relatives usually have an indifferent relationship, but when you really encounter something, they must be the first to stand up.
After thinking for a while, Sun Ya nodded seriously and said, "Okay, you put me here, I'll give you a good look, and I promise that there won't be any ghost left!" ”
"Hehe, then please!"
Grinning, Sun Peng raised his eyebrows and said, "Second sister, why don't you just be my full-time lawyer...... Or what about a broker? This is just my first novel, and the second book is already on the shelves, so there are many more cases where I need to sign a contract in the future......"
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Comrades, a brief note about the update.
Just last week, I quit my job. Because of my family, I gave up my job that paid well and was going to work as a family cook for a while. So starting in September, I should have a lot of time to work on my hobby, which is writing novels.
But before September 1st, I have to take my child and take her around to see and play.
So in the past month or two, I basically take my children to travel outside until the day of primary school, and I am afraid that the update will not be stable during this period. Therefore, it is recommended that it will not be requested, and of course there will be no rush to put it on the shelves. Every day, everyone reads slowly, I write slowly, September is the time to break out, haha.
Thank you for your continued support, and I would like to explain it to you.