A perfect life starting from a light novel writer

May

The weather was hot, and even though everyone was wearing thin clothes, they were still sweating profusely.

Under such a temperature, in the office building of Red Maple Literature, all the employees in the editorial department were in high spirits, and there was no sign of lethargy at all.

After all, it is very rare for a journal like "Red Maple" to have three serial slots in such a short period of time. Everyone is eagerly waiting for next Monday.

"Let me tell you, Lao Zhou, the "Red Dragon" teacher you are responsible for contacting, I heard that there is also a new work to be submitted to the serialization meeting next Monday, right?"

"Oh, yes, although his performance in historical novels cannot be said to be outstanding, but this time he has three serialization opportunities, just in case he is lucky."

"Although there are more opportunities than usual this time, the competition is also much greater than usual!"

"After all, as long as the work can be serialized in "Red Maple", it means fame and wealth. Any novel that can be serialized in "Red Maple", any novel, peripherals, single book, etc., can earn hundreds of dollars in additional royalties. The average salary in Southern Province is less than 4,000. This income is also very tempting for those veteran writers. What's more, if the work is adapted into animation or movies, it is hard to say what the upper limit of income is. ”

"Indeed, who would struggle with money and casually work on a series for half a year and earn a stable income of more than one million? If I have the ability, I will have to accept the competition."

"However, in fact, no matter whether it is "Nandou, Torii, Duoyu, Red Dragon, or Dongmeng, they are not actually the most competitive novel authors in this serialization conference."

"Who is that?"

"That Yuanqing! Now the total sales volume of the first and second volumes of Journey of Youth has exceeded 800,000 copies. The average volume sales of this work have exceeded 400,000 copies, and this data is still rising. This history The results are really advantageous. Except for Yuan Qing, their novels’ historical results are basically the highest with an average volume of between 200,000 and 300,000.”

"Hey, don't panic, haven't you heard of the saying that big is not necessarily better when you are young? The world of light novels is even more cruel. It doesn't need to span so many years. Sometimes just one year is enough for the ups and downs of life. A novel The works we created in the first half of the year were still popular masterpieces, but in the second half of the year, there were many examples of new works that were not approved for serialization due to insufficient quality. "

"But after all, a light novel writer who has created such achievement novels, his new work should not be underestimated! After all, this person is so young, he may be a flash in the pan in the light novel world, but more likely it is youth. The journey may be just a starting point, his beginning.”

In the editorial office, a group of colleagues were chatting privately.

In the editor-in-chief's office, Tang Yin and editor-in-chief Han Yun were reporting on their work.

"Well, that means that your two talented newcomers, Yuan Qing and Ning Yun, are all interested in participating in this serialization meeting, right?"

Although Han Yun is forty years old, she pays attention to her diet and health. She is in a very energetic state and has a touch of elegance in her behavior.

She put down the teacup in her hand and suddenly asked.

"Have you seen the new work of these two people?"

"I've seen it. But the editor-in-chief..." A trace of doubt flashed across Tang Yin's expression.

Generally speaking, Han Yun would not pay attention to these novels to be reviewed before the serialization meeting started.

"Aren't you still thinking about the "New God Ascension" event in the second half of the year? I originally thought that these two talented newcomers might have to have another outstanding novel as their historical achievement resume in order to be selected for the Upper South Province. Seed qualification. But in fact, you also know that whether it is Youth Journey or Yesterday’s Starlight, the results are very impressive." Han Yun said with a smile.

"At least, compared with the new novelists who have emerged in the past two years under the other four large book publishers in Southern Province, the results achieved by the two of them are not only not bad, but also ahead, especially Yuan Qing. Although none of his works are in " It was serialized in a journal of the same level as "Red Maple". However, his works are very popular and are the only new novelists in the province who have an absolute record of success."

In fact, participating in this kind of activity has no substantive benefit to Red Maple Literature.

But there is no obvious benefit, but in other aspects, the benefits to Hongfeng Literature are great.

Whether Xia Yan or Song Lingyun submitted their novels to the "New God Ascension" event to participate in the competition, the copyrights of the participating novels also belong to both of them, so Red Maple Literature has no chance to get involved.

After all, it is a selection event for potential newcomers in the novel world. The organizer has clearly stated that the works are only for competition, and the copyright is 100% in the hands of the creators. Otherwise, the flavor of this event will change. As for Red Maple Literature, the participating novels have not been serialized in the book club’s periodicals from beginning to end, and any profits from the participating novels have nothing to do with the book club.

Then why is Red Maple Literature so keen on doing this kind of thing? I hope Xia Yan and Song Lingjun can get the seed quota.

The answer is not for profit, but for fame.

As long as the book club recommends new novel authors to participate in the seed quota competition, who will actually get the seed quota.

It is certain that the author of this novel will be bound to the reputation of Red Maple Literature to a certain extent.

Whether Xia Yan or Song Lingyun, as long as they obtain the seed quota, Hongfeng Literature can take advantage of the popularity of this event in the Dragon Kingdom.

Promote it vigorously in the southern province to help Hongfeng Literature establish a good industry image.

The novels submitted by newcomers can also become popular, and they have beaten the newcomers of major book publishers in the past two years and won the seed quota. The image of Red Maple Literature that attaches great importance to newcomers has come out.

The reason is the same as if a teacher in a university suddenly wins an award in some well-known international award selection activities, the school where he works will also benefit.

Because of this, Han Yun paid close attention to both Xia Yan and Song Lingyun.

After all, these two are the only potential new writers in the book club. She definitely hopes that both of their new works will be successful in this serialization meeting, so that the two of them will have a greater chance of obtaining this seed spot.

"So, how is the new work of the two of them?" Han Yun asked.

Tang Yin was silent for a few seconds after hearing this. She could probably sense Han Yun's inner thoughts. She was originally worried about how Xia Yan's slow-burning novel, which claimed to be a "comprehensive transcendence" of youth journey, could pass the serialization meeting. Now that Han Yun took the initiative to ask , that might also be a small opportunity.

"Teacher Ning Yun's new work is excellent."

"Oh?" Han Yun became more energetic.

"Based on the novel manuscript she submitted, I think her new novel "Star Sea" should significantly surpass the results of her previous novel "Yesterday's Starlight"."

Tang Yin began to criticize Song Lingjun's works.

The editor-in-chief Han Yun took the initiative to ask about these contents, so he had to give her a good impression first. When the serialization meeting is held next Monday, perhaps relying on this good impression, the novel Xinghai won the serialization meeting.

After all, in serial meetings, ordinary editors only have the right to speak, and the decision-making power has always been in Han Yun's hands.

After blowing on the sea of ​​​​stars, Tang Yin's eyes rolled a few times.

Suppressing her inner guilt, she began to continue speaking with a more confident expression.

"As for Teacher Yuanqing's new work "Unheard Flower Names", it is even better."

Slow down for the next chapter. Why is this happening these days? It’s because I’m too absorbed in watching the Kuangbiao TV series at night, and I’m immersed in Brother Qiang’s world and can’t get out. Therefore, the coding time was delayed a bit.