Chapter 103: Short Stories
Ling Jingsu is still very much looking forward to Wang Defu's evaluation of her work, because she has really put a lot of effort into this work.
But then again, this is probably the smoothest work she has written, because Wang Defu has completely pointed out the path for her, and there is no situation in the process of her creation.
"This work is very well written, it is already ready to be published in Red Rose, and as long as it maintains this quality, it can take the magazine to the next level!" Wang Defu did not skimp on his praise.
Hearing the other party's praise like this, Ling Jingsu only felt that all the efforts she had made before were worth it, in her mind, Wang Defu was not only the most exciting man she had for so many years, but also the other party's literary attainments, which made her extremely admired and admired.
Perhaps it was precisely because of this worship that she was so willing to lower her posture in front of him, and in front of others, she was simply like two people.
Wang Defu then further instructed Ling Jingsu in some details, mainly to make readers more picturesque when reading, and then he still told Ling Jingsu not to let go of himself, and to write according to his outline, which will definitely be popular.
Ling Jingsu only felt a little funny when she heard such an instruction, the man in front of her was really a complete double-standard dog, he could let himself go and laugh at himself, why couldn't she?
As a result, Wang Defu seemed to see what she was thinking, and said to Ling Jingsu: "You will definitely be very unconvinced, but don't forget, you wrote this work to make it sell well, not to let it trigger readers' thinking and give readers any philosophy of life. β
Ling Jingsu rolled her eyes and said: "Okay, okay, you don't know how many times you've said something like that, I always feel that you are more suitable to be an editor than me, I must have written this work according to your instructions, I am not the author of your willful self." β
Wang Defu responded confidently: "Self-willed self also needs capital, although I changed the style of the previous book "Love and Sex", but the effect is not very good, if it does not change the style, it may always be labeled as an H book, but now, it has been regarded as a classic by many literary and artistic young people, and its fame has even made "Red Rose" famous, so that the number of subscriptions to the magazine has increased a lot. β
When Ling Jingsu heard Wang Defu say this, she had to admit that what the other party said was reasonable, if it was written in the original way of "Love and Sex", it might gain more ordinary readers and make the sales of this work even better.
But its reputation,It's bound to be like this,And those literary and artistic young people want to blow this work,I'm afraid they are quite worried,After all, there are many H descriptions in a book that have nothing to do with the main line,Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the author is using this way to water the number of words,In a vulgar way to attract readers' attention and increase salesγ
This will definitely greatly reduce the forced style of "Love and Sex", where can it be sold as carefully as it is now?
And when the title of the third edition of "Love and Sex" is changed to "The Unbearable Lightness of Life" is released, its compulsion will definitely continue to rise, and there is a great possibility that it will become a masterpiece after a hundred years.
You can ask every writer whether they want to write a popular vulgar book or an elegant masterpiece that will last for centuries.
As long as it is a writer who has a bit of pursuit, he must hope that it is the latter, but it is a pity that the talent and talent required to write a high-quality masterpiece that will last for centuries are too harsh, so many writers can only settle for the second best thing and write works that can sell well for the sake of life, whether it is vulgar or not.
"Since you talked about "Love and Sex", it is just right to tell you about the royalties of the second edition of the listing, which is still very considerable, what will you use it for after you get it?" Ling Jingsu finally mentioned this second matter.
Wang Defu showed a gentle smile, didn't think about it, and blurted out: "First of all, of course, it is used to buy you a gift, this "Love and Sex" can maintain such a stable sales, Jingsu, you are indispensable." β
Ling Jingsu was naturally dazzled by Wang Defu again, this handsome man in front of him is really good at pleasing girls, sometimes even if he knows that he is pleasing you, but so what, as long as it is him, even if he just writes blank checks at will, she will feel very sweet and sweet.
Maybe this is the magic of love, knowing that the other party's heart may not be with her at all, but as long as the other party's actions respond to her, and the other party always accompanies her, then she will feel very happy, happy, and fulfilling.
In addition to really thanking Ling Jingsu, Wang Defu is also grateful to Du Shuhuan, another person in the publishing industry, so as long as he is free, he will definitely invite Du Shuhuan to dinner again.
Although Wang Defu is a bit of a leader in the creation of this matter, he is specifically against readers, but in terms of interpersonal communication, he is the kind of person who others are very willing to make friends with him, and once he is recognized as a real friend, then he will never be stingy with his friends, and he will also help his friends when they encounter any difficulties.
Whether it is Ling Jingsu or Du Shuhuan, in Wang Defu's opinion, they can be regarded as his true friends, they have the grace of knowing him, and they can be regarded as discovering him.
It's not that without them, Wang Defu wouldn't be able to make a name for himself in the literary world, after all, gold will always shine, but their existence has made Wang Defu's literary road more relaxed and freehand, which is enough to make Wang Defu grateful.
"Okay, then I'm looking forward to your surprise......" Ling Jingsu pursed her lips and smiled, "By the way, now that you have removed the identity of that 'Yiren lady', your own fame seems to be very great, especially in the field of prose, are you interested in using your real name to serialize on "Red Rose" now?" β
Ling Jingsu still thinks that if there is Wang Defu's work serialized in "Red Rose", she will feel very relieved and down-to-earth, even if Wang Defu wants to play literature and art, it doesn't matter, anyway, he is now famous.
And "Red Rose" is now a little too commercial, and it just lacks works like Wang Defu's previous "The Unbearable Lightness of Life".
"I actually have a new idea for a long story, but I'm not going to serialize it in a magazine, but I do have some short stories that I can publish in your magazine under my real name."
"Hey, there's a new work?"