At 8:30 in the evening, Xiao Muyou seemed to be waiting for someone in a coffee shop not far from Yaohua Cultural and Creative Industries. On the laptop in front of her was the manuscript of a novel, which she read with gusto.
Beside, a cup of fragrant coffee was half drunk, and the plate of snacks next to it was not touched at all.
At this time, the door of the coffee shop was pushed open, and two men walked in from the outside. They looked around and finally walked towards Xiao Muyou who was sitting in the corner.
"Is there anyone here?"
A man's voice interrupted Xiao Muyou's interest. She frowned and looked up to see if it was the swinger who used such low-level methods to chat up her. But when she looked up, she saw Qiao Muyi standing with an elegant man.
in front of.
Xiao Muyou glared at Qiao Muyi and said.
"Qiao Muyi, why are you here?"
After Xiao Muyou finished speaking, she looked at the gentle man next to her, gave an apologetic smile, and extended her hand to say hello.
"Are you Teacher Su Wen?"
Compared to being indifferent to Qiao Muyi, Xiao Muyou was much more polite to this man. Su Wen was also flattered. Before coming, Qiao Muyi introduced Xiao Muyou's identity to him.
The executive director of Yaohua Cultural and Creative Industries is a big shot in the field of commercial literature. Even an unknown writer like him has heard of this name.
Not to mention the entire Yaohua Creative Group, which has the largest literary copyright library in China, and its published books are exported to many Western countries. It can be said that Yaohua Creative Group has an unshakable position in the domestic and even global publishing circles.
"Director Xiao is too polite. Just call me Su Wen. It's an honor to meet you today. I didn't expect that my work would be appreciated by Director Xiao."
Su Wen sat down politely and cautiously. Even though the woman in front of him was a few years younger than him, this was his only hope to change his future. If things were not settled tonight, he would have to pack his bags and go back to accept his parents tomorrow.
He was assigned a job with dead wages.
Xiao Muyou noticed Su Wen's nervousness. It was not surprising that many new writers would be involuntarily nervous when they met her for the first time. After all, her words could affect the other person's life.
"I'm sorry, I originally made an appointment to meet, but the company has something to do temporarily. I hope Mr. Su Wen can forgive me. What can you drink?"
Xiao Muyou did not get into the topic immediately, but instead called the waiter over.
"Coffee, thank you."
Su Wen said something, and Qiao Muyi on the side was very relaxed. He took the menu, looked at it, and then said something.
"One cup of espresso, one cup of Americano, thank you."
Then, the waiter left, and Xiao Muyou also spoke.
"Mr. Su Wen, I would like to know what you think of this work of yours?"
When asked this question, Su Wen didn't know how to answer. In fact, he had encountered obstacles everywhere this year and no longer dared to make any requests.
At this time, Qiao Muyi on the side spoke to ease Su Wen's nervousness.
"Awen, Mu You is my friend. Don't be so nervous. Don't worry. If you have any ideas, just ask. This can be discussed later."
When Qiao Muyi said this, Su Wen glanced at Xiao Muyou. Xiao Muyou wanted to glare at Qiao Muyi. After all, it was a work matter and she didn't like too many favors, but when she saw Su Wen's gesture
Looking at her eyes, she still nodded.
"Yes, the conditions are negotiated slowly. As a publisher, of course it is for the purpose of making money, but we also hope that the writers can also make money. It is best to have a win-win situation."
After saying that, Xiao Muyou looked at Qiao Muyi who took the snack in front of her without permission, frowned and said angrily.
"Mr. Qiao, we should be talking here for a long time, why don't you go back first."
"No, no need. I'm fine anyway. I happen to be very interested in literature recently, so I just came here to learn from my teacher."
How could Qiao Muyi leave so easily? He had arranged a meeting to come here tonight, and he was not letting go of the opportunity to show off his presence in front of Xiao Muyou.
Xiao Muyou also knew that what she said was in vain, so she stopped talking to Qiao Muyi and looked at Su Wen.
At this time, Su Wen also spoke.
"I just hope that my book can be published. I also know about the royalties. I want to get 12% of the royalties and print 100,000 copies for the first time."
When Su Wen stated his conditions, his eyes were fixed on Xiao Muyou, but to his disappointment, Xiao Muyou's face did not show much emotion.
After Xiao Muyou listened, he thought for a moment and then spoke.
"Mr. Su Wen, since you know the publishing market, you should know that the current royalties of best-selling authors are generally only about 8% to 10%. Is your 12% royalty a little bit?
It’s too high. Also, the number of first printings is much higher than the market price for newcomers. I admit that your work is very good, but you have submitted it to so many publishing houses and it has been rejected. You should understand that there is a flaw in your work.”
Hearing Xiao Muyou's tactful rejection, Su Wen's heart fell into the ice cave again. He had heard such words more than twenty times. He had gone to all the large and small publishing houses around, and it seemed that he had given
These are all answers.
Su Wen was silent for a moment. He didn't want to give up, let alone go back to live in that small city. He wanted to stay in Kyoto, so he spoke again.
"Director Xiao, I know that the conditions I proposed are a bit high, and I also know that the content in my work is relatively heavy and not suitable for the light tastes of today's young people. However, it took me two years to complete this work, just like
It's my child, and I don't want it to be sold like this."
Having said this, Su Wen paused again, thought about it, and spoke again.
"Director Xiao, I can make some concessions in terms of the number of first printings, but in terms of royalties, this is my bottom line."
Xiao Muyou didn't expect that this man who had hit a wall at every turn would still have such persistence. However, since she was here today, she was bound to take down this work. In fact, what she just said was just a way of testing Su Wen.
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At this time, Qiao Muyi on the side felt that the atmosphere was a bit solemn, so he opened his mouth to act as a lobbyist.
"Mu You, you've already said that Awen's work is very good, but you can't let go of the conditions. This kid has had a hard time in the past two years, and all his energy has been put into this work.
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"Shut up. A layman is interfering with an insider. How about you pay for his publication? Anyway, you, Mr. Qiao, are not short of that much money."
Xiao Muyou suddenly shouted coldly, and Qiao Muyi suddenly lost his dignity. Su Wen on the side also looked surprised. Just now, he thought that Director Xiao was a gentle woman. It seemed to be his own illusion.
"Director Xiao, I'm sorry, Mu Yi is doing this for me too, don't worry, don't worry, we still have business to do with the publication of the work."
Even though Su Wen relieved the awkward atmosphere, he looked at Qiao Muyi again and winked at him. Qiao Muyi curled his lips depressedly and said nothing.
Here, Xiao Muyou seemed to be thinking about something, holding a spoon in her hand and stirring the coffee in front of her. After about a minute, she put down the spoon and looked up at Su Wen and said.
"Mr. Su Wen, are you selling only the publishing rights or the full rights this time?"
Su Wen was stunned for a moment after hearing this, as if he still didn't understand what Xiao Muyou meant.
"What does Director Xiao mean by this? Does Director Xiao have other arrangements for my work?"
Xiao Muyou didn't intend to beat around the bush and nodded.
"Yes, actually I think Mr. Su Wen's work is more suitable for the screen. I want to turn this work into a film and television."
Hearing this, Su Wen was stunned. He had never thought about film and television, or he had never dared to think about it. After all, even the most basic publishing was still uncertain.
"Director Xiao, I don't understand what you mean. You are saying that my novel can be made into a film and television, but is anyone willing to invest in it?"
"Mr. Su Wen, have you forgotten which group Yaohua Cultural Creation belongs to?"
When Xiao Muyou reminded her, Su Wen looked at Xiao Muyou in astonishment and said.
"Yaohua Media?"
It's no wonder that Su Wen didn't expect that in the past two years, he had focused solely on creation and not cared about external things.
"Yes, Mr. Su Wen might as well listen to my opinion."
Speaking of this, Xiao Muyou stopped and took a sip of coffee. Seeing Su Wen nodded, she continued.
"Yaohua Cultural Creation can buy the film, television and publishing rights of the novel "An Ordinary Life" for one million. The copyright period is ten years. My plan is to film and television this work first, and then wait for it to be broadcast on TV
Publish physical books, and with the promotion of TV series, I believe the sales of physical books will be very impressive. Of course, in order to ensure the interests of the creators, we can sign a supplementary agreement, with 100,000 copies as a base. The sales of physical books will be less than 10
For 10,000 copies, you will not get any other profits, but if it exceeds 100,000, we will formulate a stepped compensation price. If it does not exceed 50,000, we will pay Mr. Su Wen an additional 1% of the royalties.
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Xiao Muyou told her the plan she had drawn up. After it was over, she saw that Su Wen was deep in thought. She was not in a hurry to get the answer, but drank coffee elegantly.
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