I Am a Nobleman in England

In the small conference room of the Southern Daily Echo, Arthur sat in the first place, and Paul the butler stood behind him, listening carefully to the details of the lawyer James, the newspaper editor Jerry, and the publisher Tom. Negotiation process.

　　"According to the agreement, the boss you reserve the right to publish the copyright of books, including print and electronic versions, radio programs, stage programs, and the rights of the author's original sequel.

What you need to promise is that you own the exclusive copyright of this book. During the validity period of the authorization, you promise not to transfer the rights granted to the other party to any other person or entity. At the same time, everything in the book is within the scope of the author's knowledge. Inside, there is no infringement of the copyright, trademark, contract or all other rights of others, and there is no content that damages or exposes the privacy of others. . . "

After listening to his rights and fulfilling obligations in the agreement, Arthur nodded. These are basic conditions. There is no objection. Attorney James continued: "However, the reason why DU TV station will buy it at such a good price this time The film and television copyright of "Bolin Manor" also has additional conditions, that is, I hope that the boss will promise to keep the production of stage programs or writing sequels for five years after the film and television works they produce or seven years after you exercise the rights. behavior."

　　 "It is not a big problem to reserve the copyrights of stage programs for them. I generally don't sell such rights. But writing a sequel is different. This is a big business!"

Hearing the other party’s condition, Arthur couldn’t help but smile and shook his head. Now that he knew he was going to sell the film and television copyrights of "Bolin Manor", Arthur would naturally not be foolish to just sell with a hammer. The original novel could end with a book. , He will naturally be broken in two. He has been writing web articles for so many years, and he has no other skills. He is still very good at out of context and water plots.

　　 One book is sold twice, the main text and the sequel are sold separately, so as to maximize the benefits!

"This is also a focal point of the negotiation. When the right to adapt the first book has been negotiated, they must fight for the right to adapt your original sequel. After all, when the TV series they filmed have very high ratings, Then the author wrote a best-selling sequel, but at this time they can’t touch it. No matter who it is, it is extremely frustrating and unacceptable."

Tom, the head of the publishing house, naturally understands his own young boss’s thoughts. However, if he does not make concessions in this matter, Du Li TV will never agree to it. You must know that "The Silent Lamb" was because of this. There was a very influential and tangible lawsuit.

"Since they insist, then offer the conditions that impress me. If they do not want to pay more, but also want to get the right to adapt the sequel, there is no way. We can sell the sequel to others. Of course, we You can also put it on hold for the time being. When I write a sequel, if they are willing to buy, then they have priority. At the same time, before we accept any offer that is higher than their bid, we can give them ten days to consider their wishes. Not willing to raise the cost to accept this offer."

　　 Arthur raised the corner of his mouth, his eyes shone with sly light, and said with a smile.

　　 Both the butler Paul and the other three have their eyes brightened, and they have a new understanding of the shrewdness of their boss.

　　 "So, James, after you meet them for a while, you insist that the other party must first exercise the right to adapt the first book, pay the price of the copyright, and then negotiate the agency rights for the sequel."

　　 Arthur narrowed his eyes into a crescent shape and looked at the lawyer James. Obviously, Arthur didn't want the final deal to blow. And this method of his own is still very fair, I believe that the other party should also agree to him.

　　 "Okay, Lord. I know what to do." James also replied with a brightened mouth and a smile.

After explaining this matter, Arthur did not end the small meeting. Instead, he turned his eyes to Tom at the publishing house and smiled: "Tom, in a while, people from Random House Publishing House will come over and discuss my other online novel with me. When the time comes, you will contact the other party on my behalf."

　　 "Boss, did you write another novel?"

Hearing Arthur’s words, the four people present were shocked again, especially when they heard Random House, Tom and Jerry looked shocked. As members of the publishing industry, they naturally understood the meaning of Random House. It never occurred to them that another novel they didn't know about was written by the boss, and Random House sent someone to seek cooperation.

　　 "Yes, I was a little bored some time ago, so I wrote a fan novel on the official forum of "Twilight", and I didn't expect it to become popular..."

"God, boss, you wrote "Fifty Shades of Gray"? It's unbelievable... No, I don't mean anything else, I mean, it's crazy, everyone is looking for you , Guessing your identity, did not expect..."

With a big smile on Arthur’s face, he looked at Tom, who was shocked and amazed, and the unknown butler Paul and lawyer James, while the equally excited newspaper editor Jerry looked at him with bright eyes and said: "Boss , I think this is an explosive news. If you can, can you do an exclusive interview? This will make our newspaper sales soar!"

"Haha, don’t worry, after the cooperation with Random House is negotiated, I will give you the opportunity to interview. Seriously, when I wrote it, I just thought it was fun, and even brought some bad taste in it. Unexpectedly, I really didn't expect it to be so popular and liked by everyone." Arthur said lightly, pretending to be 13.

"It's more than popular, it just drives readers crazy. Boss, you have your own publishing house. Why don't you inform me and choose Random House~www.readwn.com~ Can you still trust your own publishing house? "

　　 While Tom exclaimed, the resentful look on his face made all the people present feel uncomfortable and speechless. When he heard Tom's words, Arthur had a chill in his heart, and asked with a very awkward smile: "Have you also sent me a private message online?"

　　 "Of course I did!" Tom's eyes became more resentful.

"Ahem, I really didn't see it, but you can rest assured, I contacted Random House, just to give them the North American publishing rights of "Fifty Shades of Gray". After all, in terms of scale, their advantage It's very obvious. I will definitely give the English version in Europe to Bolin Publishing."

"Great, boss, this is definitely a wise decision!" Tom's face was full of ecstasy, "Boss, don't worry, the publisher will definitely go all out to promote "Fifty Shades of Gray". Hope to become one of the best-selling novels..."

Seeing Tom's joyous appearance and chattering with excitement, the butler Paul and the lawyer James looked at each other. Only the two of them didn't know what was going on. James stretched out his hand and pulled Jerry, who was also full of joy, and asked in a low voice: "Jie Ray, is the novel written by Lord famous?"

　　 "More than just being famous, it has set off a frenzy on the Internet..."

　　 "Really? I'll find and read the content of the novel later."

　　 "Cough cough cough..."

　　 Jerry's old face flushed, looking at James with a serious face, he didn't know what to say, he could only cough wildly like his neck was stuck.

　　 There’s really no way to introduce it. After all, it’s a book of JIN's taboos that can only be discussed in a small circle of readers. . . . . .