Reborn Cultural Empire

If this kind of statement is to be true, it will have to wait until the Internet is extremely developed ten years later, and the e-book and e-reading mode will squeeze the traditional paper books.

It's just these considerations, he is clear, but it is absolutely impossible to pierce them in front of the other party. After all, they have a very good relationship with each other. During the cooperation process, he was also treated as the most important writer resource, and he was well done in every aspect.So after a long test, Yu Qiuyu hesitated to say what he really cared about in his heart: "Since you have said that, Lao Liu, then I should also explain to you, I really don't know now. Maybe because of the copyright tax rate of half a click and one store, we completely ignore our friendship. The most important thing I think about now is the foreign market. Speaking of those well-known foreign authors, their books can be bought in our country I won’t talk about those modern literary works in the past, those works of contemporary writers, especially Koichi Akutagawa and Akiki Murakami from the island country, didn’t they win countless prizes in our domestic book market? And our own What about the works of writers? They can only be used domestically, and once they go abroad, they are completely useless. When foreigners hear about it—oh, this is a Chinese writer. I’m sorry I haven’t heard of it. Are their writings good? Then consider Come and think about it, don’t think about it at all.”

After taking a sip of tea, he continued: "As a writer, if you say you don't value fame, it's just lying to yourself. It's not interesting. But what you have to do is to make your works go abroad and go to the world. This is the As far as I am concerned, there is no way to think about it so far. I can only resort to some 'external forces'."

"The 'external force' you mentioned is Yang Yi Publishing?" The old Liu looked at his old friend opposite him.Immediately, he knew what the other party was thinking, because the founder of Yangyi Culture was also a well-known young man in the domestic literary circles. He bought his own novel during a trip to Citigroup half a month ago. Not to mention the North American market, it even rushed to the top three of the New York Times' monthly bestseller rankings. Ordinary people may not know much about it, but they, people in the circle and practitioners of literary work, are very clear about it and then Also very shocking.

New York Times What kind of media is that?It can be said that it is the most influential newspaper in Citigroup.To be able to occupy a place in the authoritative evaluation ranking of that newspaper, whether it is the quality of the novel itself, or the culture of Yang Yi...or the means of operation of Yang Yi, all these domestic companies, even the Commercial Press and Sanlian Publishing Co., Ltd. As long as the eyes are not blinded, you can see that the other party is already ahead of all domestic publishing organizations in terms of developing overseas markets, and it is far from being just one or two steps ahead.Instead, it leaves competitors in the same industry far behind.And my old friend has taken a fancy to the other party's overseas sales channels, which is also the meaning of the question, and it is very reasonable.

At this point, this old Liu dare not say that his unit will definitely be able to achieve the level of Yangyi Publishing.But he was able to pick the bones in the egg and stir up the other party's undecided mind once or twice.So after pondering for a moment, I organized my wording.He expressed his disagreement: "Old Yu, what do you mean? Do you want to use their overseas expansion channels to sell your works to Citigroup Britain? Well, with all due respect, it may be ideal. It’s beautiful, but the reality is cruel. Not to mention how their sales channels are, even the novels of that enchanting little guy this time are all based on one foundation, I think you heard it After the "Twilight Saga" hit news, must have read that book? Obviously, that book was specially tailored for the North American market, targeting the youth market. So you ask yourself Ask yourself, your works are completely different from other people’s works in style, how can you expect those foreigners to understand your exquisite writing? Anyway, I personally don’t think much of it.”

After reaching this conclusion, Lao Liu struck while the iron was hot: "So instead of ten birds in the forest, it is better to have one bird in hand, and stabilize the No.1 throne of traditional literature books in the domestic market first. Our country is ten. With a population of [-] million, is it not as good as the foreign market that looks good?"

What the other party said was exactly what this literary master was worried about. He indeed found a copy of "Twilight Saga" immediately, wanting to see what the secret of the novel's success was hidden. place.But when he read the first three or four chapters of the first volume of "The Twilight Saga", he immediately understood that the success of this "Twilight Saga" was in fact not accidental, and it was definitely not due to luck. It was Yang Yi, who was a writer, who accurately grasped the tastes of foreign readers and wrote such a work in a targeted manner.If this young genius writer's other best-selling books, whether it is "Those Things in the Song Dynasty" or "Ghost Blowing the Lamp", it is impossible to achieve the current stunned results, and since it is purposeful If he writes, his own book cannot achieve the grades of that boy, which is already in his intention.

But anyway, before trying it out, Yu Qiuyu, who is No.1 in domestic traditional literature, will still feel a little bit unwilling after all. It needs to be recognized by foreign readers.

Since Lao Liu on the opposite side has been dealing with him for more than ten years, he naturally knows what is in his heart for a successful person like him, so after seeing that he did not respond for a long time, he took the initiative to offer suggestions He said: "Then you can see if this works. In fact, "Cultural Journey" is sold well in traditional Chinese-speaking regions. Even in the island country, the market taste is similar to ours in China, but it hasn't made much progress, has it? That’s why I personally think about it. Otherwise, you should give us the recopyright of "Cultural Journey" first, and then create another book that is more suitable for foreign readers. Then hand it over to Yangyi Publishing for operation, you say Woolen cloth?"

After listening to Lao Liu's proposal.Yu Qiuyu's eyes lit up, and after thinking for a while.I was very moved. After all, as the other party said, my "Cultural Journey" has indeed gained a very good reputation. It can be regarded as my famous work, but when it comes to the taste of foreign readers Undoubtedly, the adaptability is not so good. If you can learn from Yang Yi's approach and create a work specifically for foreign markets, it may be a hit in overseas markets.So after a little thought.He nodded and agreed: "Your suggestion is quite reasonable, then the re-copyright of "Cultural Journey" will be handed over to you, but the two of us have to agree on the next book now." , we can’t just talk about the friendship between us.”

"Of course. To get the publishing rights of this work, I have overfulfilled the task. How dare I look forward to Shu. No, no, no..." In a good mood, the editor of Yuelu Culture, Immediately, he burst into smiles, and then he didn't care to say more.Immediately, he took out a pre-printed contract from the briefcase beside him and handed it over: "Come on, sign it first. Otherwise, I won't be able to settle down, and I won't be able to eat or sleep anymore. "

Seeing the posture of my old friend.Yu Qiuyu could only smile wryly and shook his head again and again: "Why, I'm still worried that I'll go back on my promise to you. You're just..." While smiling helplessly, he pointed at Lao Liu and shook his head repeatedly.

"Hey, you can't say that. I'm also worried that Yang Yi Publishing will come up with some kind of moth. In the end, you will be turned back with a few words. Be prepared, be prepared." Lao Liu hurriedly apologized, knowing that his behavior was not Some small distrust of Yu Qiuyu himself, and even if it is another guy who is suspicious and narrow-minded, he may even suspect that he is mocking Yu Qiuyu for agreeing to him to some extent—didn’t you also agree earlier? Has Guo Yangyi published it?Take a look, take a look, isn't this also moved by my own opening of my mouth, and then I changed my mind?So at this moment, the editor of Yuelu Culture has an extremely sincere look on his face.

After the two signed the agreement, they continued to chat about the anecdotes in the literary circle for a while, and then at the insistence of Lao Liu, the two had lunch in this club, which was a sign of Yuelu culture, and then waved Saying goodbye, Lao Liu did not forget to explain the meaning of his leader when he was parting: "Don't worry, we will take the initiative to contact them at Yangyi Culture and explain today's matter, so that you won't be difficult to do in the middle... ..."

However, Yu Qiuyu interrupted him before he finished speaking: "You don't need to worry about this. It's because I changed my mind. I can't say that you should be this villain. I will contact Zhao from Yangyi Publishing later." Editor-in-Chief, the old gentleman is also a talkative, reasonable person, and he won’t really blame me for what happened this time. Well, you don’t need to say more, Lao Liu. How can you pass something on to others after you have done it yourself.”

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At Yangyi Publishing, Zhao Shuren, who received a call from Yu Qiuyu, couldn't help being a little stunned, but soon realized that it must be an acquaintance of the other party in the publishing industry who came to him, and he couldn't refuse directly, so he proposed This means changing a book cooperation.

In normal times, Zhao Shuren is naturally the kind of traditional old-school intellectual who is tolerant and honest, and will never be a big deal with a famous domestic traditional literature writer because of such a small matter. Flip.One book is not enough, there is another one. Any industry has a circle, and if you want to go smoothly in the industry instead of struggling, hard power alone may not be able to go smoothly. most important relationship.

However, the problem now is that the "Cultural Journey" was confessed by Yang Yi. After the first copyright expires, he must get the important book published by Yang Yi. It is said that it is a work with strategic significance. Not too much.But now, the other party called and said that the previous agreement could not be carried out, and he could only ask Yangyi Culture to forgive Yun Yun, so that the always good-tempered Mr. Zhao Shuren couldn't help feeling a little annoyed, after all Everyone is a well-known figure in the circle, and they are still a banner in the domestic literary circles. Even if they have not signed a paper agreement, they still have to abide by what should be observed. (To be continued..)