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Chapter 231 The Mysterious Oriental
Harvard University has two publishing houses, of which the direct line is Harvard University Press, but unfortunately, it is the other one, Harvard Business School Press, which is well-known and profitable.

It's just that these two books by Su Chen are not suitable for publication by the Business School Press. Speaking of which, these two books can also be defined as academic books.

In Harvard Press, the staff saw Su Chen appearing with Billy.

He asked, "Is there anything I can help you with?"

Su Chen said, "I want to publish two books."

"Publish books?" The staff member frowned slightly, and said, "But our president is not here today, why don't you leave the manuscript and wait for our president to come back?"

Leave a manuscript?

Su Chen shook his head directly: "That's not necessary."

After finishing speaking, he and Billy turned and left.

Looking at the backs of the two people going away, the staff member continued to work hard, and someone asked curiously: "Hey, George, what are those two people doing?"

"It is said that they are here to publish books, but we only publish academic books. These two people may want to publish some kind of stories. They probably think that publishing books will make them famous."

George replied: "But the president is not here today, so they left."

The other person smiled and said nothing.

……

"Where are we going now, man?"

At the gate of Harvard University Press, Billy asked, "Do you want to go to Harvard Business School Press?"

"Walk."

Su Chen nodded without any consideration.

In Europe and the United States, freedom of the press is generally believed in, so the publishing process varies widely, and the publishers are the main ones.

Small publishing companies specializing in publishing services, mainly providing self-publishing services, the publishing process of these publishing companies mainly depends on the needs of customers.

However, the publishing process of large publishing companies has a fixed model, meticulous division of labor, and rigorous process. As long as they get the contract of editorial editor, the publishing company will perfect the work to the extreme and meet the Western reading taste.

It is more suitable for Su Chen's two books to be published by a large publishing house.

What's more, all his books are in English, and he doesn't need a special translation. He just needs to send the manuscript to the editor, and then he can negotiate with him.

Soon, the two were at Harvard Business School Press.

This is the world's most prestigious business book publisher, whose purpose is to be the source of the most far-reaching ideas in the business world.

We have always adhered to strict editorial standards and proactive marketing strategies to bring the best business ideas to the broadest readers.

After explaining the purpose of coming, a staff member immediately took Su Chen and Billy to an office.

At the same time, they also serve tea and water, and the service is pretty good.

As soon as Billy sat down on the sofa carelessly, he crossed his legs.

Su Chen wasn't as disrespectful as he was, but he wasn't very restrained, he just put himself in a comfortable position.

Soon, a man in a suit and leather shoes walked in.

"Hey guys, I heard from my guys that you have books to be published, right?" The man walked up to the two of them and extended his hand politely: "I'm the president, Nick Ian."

Su Chen and Billy stopped sitting and stood up.

"Hello, Mr. Ian, it's my buddy who wants to publish a book." Billy shook hands with him first: "You know, their orientals are too mysterious, and there may be something amazing to publish."

"Oriental?" Ian let go of his hand, and shook hands with Su Chen again: "Japanese Benzene?"

"No, Mr. Ian, I'm Chinese, Su." Su Chen said, he couldn't be angry, and there was nothing to be angry about this kind of thing.

Ian was stunned: "Mr. Su, I'm sorry, damn it, I should guess that you are Chinese, because you Chinese are too mysterious, even more mysterious than Japanese people."

After letting go of his hand, he said again: "Please sit down."

After Su Chen and Billy sat down, they said, "I don't know what kind of books you plan to publish, Mr. Su?"

"I plan to publish two books, about economics." Su Chen said, "I wonder if you can publish them."

"Economics? Then I have to say, buddy, you have come to the right place. We are a business school publishing house, which is just right for this kind of books to be published."

Ian said, "Sorry, you just said two books, right?"

"Yes."

"Then do you need a professional translator?"

"No, I wrote it in English." Su Chen shrugged: "If you ask you to find a translator, the technical terms in this area may be troublesome, so I just write it in English."

After hearing Su Chen's words, both Ian and Billy were stunned.

Billy couldn't help but said: "Dude, you Chinese are so mysterious. It's amazing that both of your books are in English, and it's a professional term."

Ian said: "It would be great if they were all written in English, because the translation of technical terms is really troublesome, but Mr. Su, have you brought the original manuscripts of these two books?"

"Bring it." Su Chen took out the manuscript he had bound.

Of course, the hand-copied version and the original version are kept for myself, so as not to be unclear in the future.

Ian took it, opened it and looked at it for a few times, his eyes became brighter and brighter: "Dude, your English is really good, there is no problem with the words in it, but let me tell you about the process of our publishing house .”

"Okay." Su Chen nodded.

Ian closed the book and said: "For the manuscripts to be published, we must ask peers and industry experts to review them, just like the anonymous review before the publication of academic papers, we can publish only if the review passes, if not, then sorry. "

"it is good."

Ian went on to say: "If the review is passed, we will adopt an active marketing strategy through various channels, including promoting to readers of the authoritative "Harvard Business Review", the most influential and business-minded people in the world. These two books."

"In addition, we have a one-time buyout, and the other is royalties, but we need to determine whether the two books can pass the review."

This is basically the operation now, and there will be such an operation later, but the amount of the share depends on whether the publishing house is black or not.

It's a pity that there is no International Science Technology and Education Research Association, otherwise Su Chen is very likely to get 65% of the share.

Su Chen said: "Yes, but I don't want the review period to be too long. In addition, I don't want to hear bad news such as missing manuscripts."

"It's natural. We will arrange peers and industry experts to review as soon as possible. Both are economics, right?" Ian asked.

Su Chen nodded: "Yes, the titles of the books have been written, one "Macroeconomics" and one "Principles of Economics". This is my address. If you have anything, please feel free to contact me."

He took out his address, the address in the school.

Ian accepted the address and glanced at it: "May I ask, are you a new professor of economics at Harvard?"

"No, I'm an international student who just came from China." Su Chen shook his head, and then said: "Mr. Ian, your publishing house has just started operation, and I believe there is not much business. I hope to arrange my two books as soon as possible. .”

"Okay buddy, just don't worry, we will arrange a jury and peers to review immediately." Ian dare not underestimate him. He can write something about economics. Although he is only an international student, there is no need to neglect the other party's status. .

And the most important thing is that the publishing house has just opened and there is no business.

Ian personally sent Su Chen and Billy out, and then turned back, "Guys, we are here to live, this is our first business, cheer me up."

……

After coming out of the publishing house, Billy looked at Su Chen with admiration: "Dude, I have to say, you Chinese are really too mysterious. Could this be the power from the mysterious East?"

"Fake, put away your damn eyes, I'm not gay." Su Chen was a little upset: "Let's go, find a place to eat first."

As a result, Billy said mysteriously: "Su, do you still want to eat these junk foods? Why don't I find a place where you can show off your oriental cooking skills? My grandfather said that the food cooked by you Chinese is very delicious. In return, I can introduce my sister to you."

"..."

(End of this chapter)