Gotta Go the Healing Route

"'Thanks to me' I can't afford to say that."

Yuan Shan Ruyue shook his head.

"In fact, even if Kazama-san submits it yourself, that story will probably be selected. Editors don't look at the author to select serial works, they look at stories that are good enough."

"In my opinion, the key to serialization is that your story, Mr. Kazama, is good enough."

"Hey, you're almost done..."

Seeing that she was about to become a dispensable third person, Akane Kazama quickly interrupted.

Fortunately, the sushi restaurant starts from the exit of the station, so you don't need to walk any extra way, just cross the road.

This is a shop decorated in the style of a traditional Japanese classical sushi restaurant. Entering it has a feeling of traveling to an ancient drama.

A female waitress approached, and after confirming the name left by Kazama Xi when making the reservation, she led the three of them to a spacious bar.The three of them sat down, facing the sushi chef's workbench.

Chapter 92 Light Novels

Sitting in front of the bar, a piece of sushi was served under the callused hands of the old sushi chef.

From white-fleshed fish like snapper and flounder, to sushi with bright-skinned fish like smallfin, to red meat like tuna.Then came the rich sea urchin, salmon roe, and signature mackerel sushi.

Akane Kazama couldn't wait to pick up a piece and put it in her mouth, making a contented sound.Seeing this, Yuanshan Ruyue who was sitting on the side smiled and said:

"The mackerel sushi here is very good, and it is famous all over the country. Now is the autumn flood season, and the quality of mackerel is the best."

Judging by his tone, he has obviously eaten here before.

Passing over Akane Kazama who was devoting herself to enjoying the food, Toyama Kisaragi set her beautiful eyes on Xi Kazama on the other side.

"Speaking of which, Kazama-san, your article "From the New World" was very popular after it was published in "Science Fiction World" magazine last month."

"I read some reviews before and chatted with the editor-in-chief. Both professional fiction critics and non-professional literary fiction lovers have given your work and you extremely high praise."

"Is that so?"

Kazama Xi was holding a scroll in her hand, and when she heard what Yuan Shan Ruyue said, she immediately looked at her.

After all, a magazine like "Science Fiction World" does not have a complete reader evaluation system like Weekly Shonen Jump.It is much more complicated to know how the work reacts.

Out of some selfishness, the work "From the New World" was first moved to this world.Although she is very confident in the story, Kazama Xi is not sure how the readers will accept it.

"The editor of "Science Fiction World" should have told you about this kind of thing recently. I even think that if "From the New World" maintains the previous quality, it will definitely enter the ranks of best-sellers after it is published."

Publishing a book is actually not that difficult.

In fact, it is very easy to publish a book. As long as you have money and your works meet the regulations, you can publish a book at your own expense.

The really hard ones are books that are published at the risk of the publisher for the author.But there are so many things to consider.

First of all, the editors of the publishing house first consider the quality of the work, otherwise they will smash their own brand.

Secondly, we must also consider whether it meets the needs of the market.It is easier to publish interesting popular books that can cater to the tastes of mass readers.In contrast, pure literature with artistic and literary qualities will also be published, but the number of printed copies will be much smaller.

Another thing is to look at the author. If the author is very famous, has won any awards, or has the experience of best-selling books before, the publisher will give priority to it after examining the quality of the work.

Of course, the comic publishing house is the one with the least burden. After all, works that are not good enough have been cut in half, let alone a single volume.As for comics that meet the requirements for publishing a single book, there will be fans who will buy it anyway, so there is no need to worry about losing money.

"Published as a book? It's too early to talk about this kind of thing."

Kazama Xi's head was very clear.

If I continue to use my own pseudonym for publishing fairy tales, it may bring some popularity.But on the road of novels, I just opened a vest, and I can be regarded as a complete newcomer.

The quality of "From the New World" is indeed excellent, but after all, the core of the story is that kind of black and dark.Publishers certainly feel the risk.

You must know that even Kishi Yusuke, the original author of "From the New World", has already won many well-known awards before publishing this book.With fame as a guarantee, the publishing house dares to print it with confidence.

"I don't think it's early."

Yuan Shan Ruyue shook his head and said.

"Kazama-kun, do you know what kind of books are best sold in bookstores besides comics, newspapers, study guides and other books?"

"Could it be a pure literary work..." Yuki Kazama said jokingly.

Hearing this, Yuan Shan Ruyue rolled Feng Jianxi's eyes, but then nodded slightly.

"If you say that, there is indeed no problem. But the premise is that the works written by national-level traditional literature writers like Kana country."

"It goes without saying that a book written by a writer of this kind of literacy level must firmly occupy the top of the list within a few months of its release."

"However, that kind of book is basically a masterpiece that the writer has accumulated for several years to write. The cycle is very long."

"The best book in the bookstore right now..."

Yuanshan Ruyue paused.

"The first is books on financial management and books on success."

Hearing that financial books and chicken soup literature were the best sellers, Kazama Xi couldn't help showing a strange look on his face.

"Then there are novels, among which science fiction and suspense novels sell the best."

Compared with pure literature, while maintaining the story, the threshold for reading is much lower.Before the light novels and fantasy novels of the Kana Kingdom made their fortunes, they were definitely the books that could pass the time the most.

"Because it's a sci-fi work with a wider audience, is there a higher chance of publishing it?"

Kazama Xi shook her head.

"But "From the New World" is not the same as traditional science fiction."

"It's really different, but I think it's the most attractive part. Because it's novel enough. It's like the "Death Note" in the comics world. Isn't the reason why this comic is so popular is because it takes a slanted and evil path? "

Kazama Xi thought about it, although comics and novels are completely different fields, but it is true to say so.

"The second is..."

Yuan Shan Ruyue said in admiration.

"Kazama-kun, the way you write stories is very interesting."

It is difficult to evaluate things like writing and writing, but in the end, writing is the way to tell a story.

A good story can attract people to read, but a good writing style can make readers read the whole story more comfortably.

"I can't name the specific technique you use to tell the story, but there is no doubt that it does immerse the reader more in that technique."

In fact, strictly speaking, "From the New World" is a light novel.

This type of novel is written in the spoken language that readers usually use.The author does not tell a story to teenagers, but describes a story that the author himself thinks is interesting from the same perspective as the teenager readers.

A novel packaged by a specific story description technique is characterized by improving the efficiency of the story to the readers.In this way, the threshold for reading is further lowered, and it can be regarded as a type of popular reading in the true sense.

"The writing style is very suitable for readers to read, but the story is definitely not simple and brainless. When the second half of "From the New World" comes out and the entire complete story is revealed, I believe no editor can see it. the value of."

"Speaking of which, Kazama-san, when will the second half of "From the New World" come out? To be honest, I'm curious how the protagonist group can solve the almost unsolvable social model."

Looking at Yuanshan Ruyue's eager eyes towards her, Kazama Xi glanced away guiltily.

"It's almost finished, I'll email it to you in a few days."

Chapter 93 Refusal to sign

In the blink of an eye, another week has passed since the sushi dinner of the three of them, and the ending of the novel "From the New World" has finally been completely silently written by Xi Kazama.

And on this day, just as Toyama Kisaragi said, the editorial office of "Science Fiction World" called Kazama Xi back and informed him of the general situation—whether it was readers, colleagues or critics, they all praised him. Like the tide.

Hearing the editor's words on the phone, Kazama Xi also felt relieved.

"It's just that many readers couldn't accept the death of the young boy Shun. They even sent letters to the editorial office. It can be seen that they like the character you created very much."

The editor named Xiong Tai said with a sigh.

"is it?"

Kazama Xi raised her eyebrows.

Regarding this issue, he also had a discussion with Toyama Kisaragi last time.

"About the death of the characters in the story or the fate of the tragic ending, it's really not the author's bad taste to be honest."

"What is the creative concept of science fiction? In my opinion, the so-called science fiction is that all the characters in the work serve the concepts proposed."

"The meaning of the existence of the characters themselves is to fully reveal the concept step by step. After reading such a work, the most impressive thing to the audience and readers will not be the characters or the plot, but the concept itself. "

Just like Liu's "Three-Body Problem", its soul comes from the 'Dark Forest'.The soul of "From the New World" is the future "New World" itself.

Creating an excellent storyline and character setting is what an excellent creator must do.But in the final analysis, stories and characters are just tools for the author to show his own thoughts and ideas.

A character you love is suddenly killed by the author, and the death is extremely tragic. Do you think the author didn't do it on purpose?

I can only say... yes, the author did it on purpose.

Tragedy is the easiest writing method for readers to empathize with.When you create with this kind of understanding, congratulations, you are not far from the realm of 'old thief'.

But of course, Kazama Xi wouldn't say such things clearly to this editor she didn't know very well.

Seemingly hearing the dissatisfied tone in Kazama Xi's words, Editor Xiong Tai immediately explained:

"It's not that we want to hinder your creative ideas, I'm just thinking that maybe after this story is finished, you can write a short story and put it serially in our magazine."

"lets change a topic...."

Editor Xiong Tai added:

"How is the second half of your work done?"

"Almost, according to the previous contract, I will email the rest of the content to your company's mailbox next week." Kazama Xi replied sternly.

"It's not urgent, speaking of it..."

Xiong Tai tentatively asked, "I wonder if Mr. Kazama has any idea of ​​becoming a professional writer? If you have this idea, maybe you can consider signing a contract with our magazine."

"As long as we regularly publish some short stories in our fixed column. The contract period is not long, we can sign a short contract for a few months."

Having said so much, it took me a long time to do this...

When the editor fully expressed his meaning, Kazama Xi also understood.

Generally speaking, when a potential rookie writer makes some headway in the literary world, a publishing house will come to seek cooperation.

In fact, like a well-known publication, a large number of authors who publish their works on it are often repetitive.This can not only ensure that the quality of the magazine's works will not vary too much, but also retain some regular readers.