Chapter Twenty-Seven: The Sword Goes Sideways
Yuemi was stunned by Weng Ruyu's words, and she didn't know how to interface at all, after all, although she likes to read comics, she is not crazy and obsessed, so she is not particularly clear about the classifications inside, and she can roughly distinguish between male comics and female comics. That's why there is a name for the evil way, the royal way, that is, when you see it on the cover of the comic magazine, you will have a level of understanding of "ah, it sounds so powerful".
However, Lin Lin nodded from time to time while listening, and seemed to have some common language with Weng Ruyu.
"Then, then I'll talk to Sanshan when I go back, and continue to think about that...... Is there a plot of evil manga? Not knowing how to react, Yue Mi asked a little dumbfounded after a long time.
That's pretty much what it means, but I'm afraid that just saying something like this won't provide any inspiration for Mr. Miyama." Weng Ruyu nodded and continued, "Sanchuan-san, you also know, the length of comics that can be published in a comic magazine is limited, and what will happen to those comics that are not popular? ”
"Yes, cut it in half, finish it early, and then give the vacated spot to other new comics."
It's a very common thing, at least Tsukimi often sees some comics he doesn't like quickly disappear from the magazines he buys in every issue.
"Yes, once a comic loses popularity, the editorial department will cut it in half, and the reason why these comics are not popular can be roughly boiled down to the following points." Weng Ruyu raised his fingers, "First, there are huge loopholes in the plot, or simply the plot collapses, such as suddenly telling readers that the heroine they like is actually a villain, and she is married to the boss behind the scenes, which is roughly the feeling." ”
"That's really bad, if it were me, I'm afraid I'll never read the manga drawn by that author again......"
"It's good to be able to understand.,So let's talk about the second point.,The work created is too regular.,Can't compete with other comics of the same type.,And then be cut in half.,The reason why this happens.,Well,Mikawa-san, will you send the magazine's reader survey form?"
Weng Ruyu asked another question, and Yuemi thought about it and immediately shook her head: "Basically, it won't be sent...... I don't have any comics that I like to send a reader survey to support. ”
"That's right.,But if you should have read the reader survey form.,Then you should also know.,On the reader survey form,There are only three comic works that you like that you can fill in.,And "Shonen Weekly",No,To be precise, most comic magazines rely on the information fed back from the reader survey form to count the popularity of comics.,Then readers will naturally fill in the survey form with comparison.。
Yuemi nodded, trying to understand it himself: "Do you mean that if the comic is too ordinary and has no highlights, it will be difficult to gain an advantage in the same type of comic, and let the reader fill in this comic on the reader questionnaire, and then lead to a halving?" ”
"Yes, that's what it means, so as your editor-in-charge, I think it's necessary to tell you a tip to make your work relatively stable and gain popularity." Weng Ruyu suddenly blinked playfully.
It is precisely because Mr. Miyama has the strength to use this trick that I will tell Mr. Mikawa about you. She said.
In fact, Lin Lin had almost guessed what Weng Ruyu wanted to say, and sure enough, she continued to speak, and said the answer that Lin Lin expected: "Since there will be fierce competition between comics of the same type, then it would be good to choose a slightly less popular theme, although this may not be loved by all readers, but at least it can steadily gain the support of some readers who like unpopular works." ”
Although Weng Ruyu said it was very reasonable, Yuemi always felt that something was wrong: "But...... It's too unpopular and most people won't like it......"
Yes, it's that "you're playing my .jpg" feeling.
Weng Ruyu snorted at this, and then continued: "It depends on Mr. Sanshan's mastery of this level, and the reason why I hope Mr. Sanshan will create works with unpopular themes is actually for the sake of Mr. Sanchuan." ”
Ha?
Three big question marks appeared on Tsukimi's head.
Then Weng Ruyu continued to explain step by step: "Yes, Mr. Sanchuan, do you think that as a rookie cartoonist, you may go against those veteran cartoonists?" Even if you and Mr. Miyama create a good work, there is no way to compete with those old works that have accumulated a large number of fans for a while, right? Instead of going head-to-head, it is better to find another way to choose the side battlefield. ”
Weng Ruyu is reasonable, not to mention whether Yuemi's next comics are excellent, even if she has successfully created works that are not inferior to those old comics, but first, the length is still short, there is not enough accumulation, and secondly, it is ...... There is really no shortage of brain-dead fans in this world - Mr. xxx's work is the first in the world! Don't accept the battle!
To sum up, Yuemi shook a little and began to agree with Weng Ruyu's statement.
After all, she is still a girl in her first year of high school, and Yuemi doesn't know how to hide her expression, so Weng Ruyu immediately noticed the fact that Yuemi was moved by herself, and then pursued it: "If it were other authors, I wouldn't give such advice, because it is a dangerous move to go sideways, and if you are not careful, I am afraid that you will lose all the games, but I believe that Sanchuan and Sanshan have such a talent, your painting and the story of Sanshan teacher, maybe this is just the right path for you." ”
She said this very frankly, whether she or Yuemi, or even Lin Lin, who was still quietly listening, knew that if she created an unpopular theme and failed to win the love of some readers, I am afraid that Yuemi's serialization would be cut in half after a few issues.
So this makes Yuemi can't help but think about it carefully, although now she is about to get the silver award bonus of the Rookie Cup, and there will be no shortage of funds for the time being, but she has to be strong, if the comics she drew were only serialized for a few issues and were cut in half, the little self-esteem in Yuemi's heart can't allow such a thing to happen.
"I know..... I'll have a good discussion with Sanshan later, thank you editor Weng for your suggestion."
Yuemi stood up solemnly and bowed her head to Weng Ruyu to thank her.
"No, that's what an editor should do...... Anyway, it's almost noon, and now that it's almost over, are you hungry? Weng Ruyu also stood up and waved his hand politely.
At this time, Yuemi's stomach screamed at the right time, and when she heard the not very loud sound, Yuemi's face immediately turned red.
"It seems that I'm hungry, so there's a good western restaurant nearby, let's go eat together, well, I'll treat you~"
Weng Ruyu glanced at Yuemi with a smile, then picked up the bill and began to settle the bill, while Yuemi followed behind her.
"Well, I have a ...... with money"
"Peace of mind, occasionally inviting the author to dinner is also one of the editors' jobs, and there is no need to have a psychological burden."
“…… Well, I'm sorry for you......"
In the end, Yuemi still softly agreed to Weng Ruyu.