There is nothing wrong with the conditions given by Editor Han.
He immediately said that he would give Wen Ying an increase in the serialization fee.
He also promised to print 30,000 copies for the first time and give him an 8% royalty.
All these show the sincerity of Editor Han or the magazine, especially the fact that Editor Han personally came to Chengdu, which is enough to show that the magazine attaches great importance to Wen Ying, a new author, and the book "Teen Idol" - but in this regard, it seems that
It was also mixed with Editor Han’s personal emotions. As the editor-in-chief of the magazine, Editor Han realized the value of the book "Teenage Idol", but from a personal standpoint, Editor Han didn’t like Wen Ying who was causing trouble for her!
What is the relationship between the author and the magazine? Who is dominant and who is secondary depends on the author's status and the magazine's circulation.
"Egger" is a youth magazine that is very popular among young readers. "Egger" has cultivated many famous youth authors. "Egger" values Wen Ying, but Wen Ying is not indispensable to "Egger"
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New authors like Wen Ying should calm down and polish their works instead of trying to negotiate terms with magazines.
The magazine, or Han Qin, knows what kind of author should be given and what kind of treatment should be given.
Han Qin came to Chengdu for work.
But Han Qin didn't like this business trip, so she was an hour late without even an explanation.
Even if she made up an excuse about a traffic jam, Wen Ying would accept it, but... there was nothing.
Hearing Han Qin say not to be too greedy, Wen Ying didn't know how to reply for a moment. There is a big difference between fighting for one's own legitimate interests and being greedy!
"Editor-in-Chief!"
Xiaoyu interrupted before Wenying could speak, "We are all here, why don't you listen to Xiaoyu's own thoughts?"
Little Salamander tried to smooth things over, and Han Qin pursed her lips.
"Okay, Xiaoyu, just tell me. I'll listen. I don't have any ill intentions. I just want to remind you out of kindness. I'm afraid you'll be fooled if you're too young."
Han Qin gave Xiao Sala this face.
Wen Ying originally thought that she could accept the conditions that were inferior to Zou Weijun's, but looking at Editor Han's character, if she asked for inferior conditions, Editor Han would have to press harder, so Wen Ying might as well give it to Zou Weijun.
Conditions reported:
"...More than 1 million copies, 15% royalties, what do you think?"
That’s so!
Han Qin only thought it was funny.
Han Qin has read the first 180,000 words of the book "Teenage Idol", and Wen Ying has not yet submitted the remaining 120,000 words.
For now, "Teenage Idol" is worthy of the publishing treatment given by Han Qin.
But to make Han Qin believe that this book can sell 1 million copies, she might as well go downstairs and buy lottery tickets later.
It’s not that Han Qin looks down on Wen Ying, it’s that Han Qin is well aware of the market situation of youth literature.
Is there any book that can sell 1 million copies?
Of course!
But that's a leading figure in youth literature.
There are so many youth literature writers who have sold so many books that I can count them all on one hand right now.
Wen Ying is definitely not one of them.
Wen Ying's idea was too naive and confident.
Even if Wen Ying was really lucky enough to become a hit, Han Qin would not agree even more.
With 1 million copies, based on an 8% royalty rate, Wen Ying can earn an income of 2.24 million.
Calculated at 15%, Wen Ying would get 4.2 million!
Shouldn't the difference of nearly 2 million be taken by the magazine? No one would think it's too much money - although Han Qin can't get the money personally, but with 8% royalties, he can negotiate sales exceeding one million
A best-selling book must be a very beautiful addition to Han Qin’s work resume!
Han Qin said bluntly: "Your idea is too naive. No one will really agree to this condition."
Han Qin emphasized the pronunciation of the word "zhen".
Wen Ying thought to herself, that's not necessarily the case.
It seems that Aunt Zou is indeed very generous to her.
No publishing house would offer such a high royalty rate of 15% to a new writer.
Zou Weijun's boss could agree because he didn't think "Young Idol" could sell more than 1 million copies, and saw this as a meat and potatoes holding Wen Ying back from signing the contract.
Wen Ying thought for a while and tried to understand Han Qin's thoughts, "So you can't accept the tiered royalties up to 15%, or you can't even accept the tiered royalties?"
Han Qin thought for a while and made some concessions:
"I can't accept stepped royalties. 8% royalties are already my bottom line, but I can adjust the first printing of "Teen Idol" to 50,000 copies."
If you do not accept tiered royalties, then the royalties will be calculated based on the number of copies printed.
From 30,000 copies to 50,000 copies, Wen Ying’s royalties income increased to 110,000.
Han Qin felt that this was a lot of money for a minor. If she gave in further, she would be led by Wen Ying. How could that be possible?
Han Qin glanced at Zou Weijun, who was silent, and reminded Wen Ying: "How to package youth literature writers and how to promote youth literature works. Our magazine is more professional. If you become an instant hit, the royalties for your second book will definitely increase. Now.
It's 8%, the second one is at least 10%, the third one, the fourth one... Sooner or later you can get 15% royalties, so why rush? Xiaoyu, you are still so young, you have to know how to look forward!
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Everyone wants to get 15% royalties.
This is not only economic income, but also industry status.
But some things cannot be achieved by just imagining them. You have to work hard step by step.
Han Qin's words are absolutely good words in a sense - if Wen Ying is not reborn, she may still regard Han Qin as her life mentor.
It can be seen that Wen Ying is a social worker who works independently in the magic city and saves enough for the down payment on her own!
Wen Ying understood what Han Qin meant. No matter how many copies of "Young Idol" could be sold, it would be a matter of the future. Wen Ying could not and was not qualified to negotiate the price now.
The 8% royalty is the magazine's position for new authors, and Han Qin will not make an exception for Wen Ying.
"Teacher Han, I understand what you are thinking. Can you give me some time?"
Wen Ying still didn't refuse.
Han Qin stood up and said, "Yes, but you'd better make a decision within today. It's not easy for us to come here and we have to return early tomorrow morning."
Han Qin picked up her bag and left before Zou Weijun could speak.
The little salamander followed closely.
Wen Ying and Xiao Sala couldn't say anything in person, so they only had time to exchange mobile phone numbers. Now the two finally didn't have to rely solely on QQ to communicate online.
Wen Ying and Zou Weijun were the only two people left in the office. Zou Weijun smiled and asked Wen Ying how she felt.
"This is your first book. If you only regard writing as a hobby, then just concentrate on writing. If you want to become a full-time writer in the future, you must learn to negotiate sooner or later."
Writers cannot live in a vacuum and don't understand anything. That's called working behind closed doors.
Rich social experience and life experience can help writers write better works, so Zou Weijun didn't say anything just now and left the home field to Wen Ying.
Wen Ying shook her head, "Editor-in-Chief Han is a very independent person, and she will not agree to stepped royalties."
If it weren't for editor Xiaolu's sake, Wen Ying would have rejected Han Qin just now.
Wen Ying was mentally prepared to sign a publishing contract with the magazine on sub-par terms, but the conditions given by Editor Han were more than sub-par?!