Song Foxiang looked at Wen Ying eagerly, with longing in his eyes.
In this life, Song Foxiang has only asked for help a handful of times. If his friend Editor Wan saw this scene, most of the remaining hair on Editor Wan's head would fall off in shock.
——If Lao Song had realized this earlier, and with the blessing of his early fame in the cultural circles of Chengdu, he would have become a senior executive of a publishing group, let alone the editor-in-chief of a magazine!
Song Foxiang, who never asked for help, lowered her head to ask for advice. Wen Ying did not take the opportunity to manipulate Song Foxiang's thoughts. At this moment, Wen Ying was extremely envious of Song Chan... It was not that she envied Song Chan for going abroad as an exchange student, nor did she envy that Song Chan could be admitted to Yale. Not admitted, but I envy Song Chan for having such a good father!
If Lao Wen is half as strong as Song Foxiang, how can Wen Ying compete with Lao Wen in a battle of wits and courage? The fragile relationship between father and daughter, as plastic as plastic, has long been tempered like steel!
"Editor Song, don't say 'ask for advice', you can tell me any ideas you have. We are talking about peer exchanges. With your writing skills, Editor Song, once you find your creative position, it is not easy to write a best-selling book." Disaster!"
Hearing Ying's words, Song Foxiang almost held back tears.
Wen Ying not only agreed happily, but also gave him enough face, saying that this was an "exchange" between colleagues.
If Wen Ying, who just won the first prize for new concept essay, said this, Song Foxiang would regard it as offensive. Now Song Foxiang is asking for help, and Wen Ying can still have such an attitude. Song Foxiang feels extremely comfortable: No wonder Seniors in the industry like Mr. Fu admire Wen Ying. One of the reasons is that she can write. After getting along with Wen Ying for a long time, you will know how lovable her character is. Some young writers have best-selling works, but she is far behind her as a person. , on certain occasions, he did not give any face to his predecessors in the literary world!
"When I say asking for advice, I mean asking for advice!"
Song Foxiang stopped drinking. He shamelessly changed places with his nephew Song Shao and poured out all his plans for the past few days to Wen Ying.
Chen Ru was very interested in the details of Song Chan's admission to Yale. Seeing that Song Foxiang was not talking about sex tonight, Chen Ru suppressed her eagerness and chose to chat with Song Shao.
Of course, the content of the chat is also inseparable from Song Chan. Song Shao should know a little bit about what Song Chan relied on to successfully apply, right?
Chen Ru didn't know if Song Shao himself had the intention to study abroad. If so, which prestigious school Song Shao was targeting. Chen Ru wanted to refer to the selection of top students.
No one paid any attention to Wen Dongrong. Comrade Lao Wen listened carefully to the conversation between Song Foxiang and Wen Ying.
The guy surnamed Song was so awesome just now, why don't you bow your head and ask a high school girl for advice now?
There's nothing you can do about it, who can say that your genetics are really good~
There is nothing wrong with giving birth to a daughter who can write novels with a pen that can write materials!
Wen Dongrong's face glowed red, forming a strong contrast with Song Foxiang.
"I definitely don't know how to write about young love. If you force me to write it, I can't write it well either."
Song Fo feels homesick.
Before asking Wen Ying for advice, he himself also researched the best-selling book market. Working in a publishing group has this advantage, and he can easily obtain the statistical data of the publishing industry in recent years.
Youth literature books sell very well, and Wen Ying is one of the best.
In addition to youth literature, sales of interpretation books have also increased due to the influence of TV programs. Books such as "The Red Mansion" to "Three Kingdoms" and "The Analects of Confucius" have been interpreted by famous writers in their own way, and their own fame has increased. The original influence of the works explained above makes this kind of books frequently appear on the best-seller list.
There are also works by foreign famous artists, original works of popular film and television works, and competition among domestic novel books is very fierce.
Song Foxiang can understand why most of the works are popular, but there are a few works that Song Foxiang really can't understand.
Can you make money by making a bunch of hokey phrases?
It is not shameful to make money by writing, but it is too shameful to make money by writing such works. Song Foxiang can be embarrassed but cannot be completely shameless. In his opinion, these works are not even up to the standards of publication!
But not only was it published, it was also very popular. Song Foxiang couldn't help but wonder: What is happening with the current book market?
Song Foxiang said he was asking for advice, but it was more like an outpouring of emotion. Apparently these doubts had been weighing on his mind for more than a day or two!
Wen Ying listened patiently, nodding in agreement from time to time. When Song Foxiang's excitement calmed down a little, Wen Ying almost organized her words:
"Editor Song, I have also seriously thought about the issues you mentioned. What kind of works should I write to cater to the market? I hesitated before writing "Xunyong". It would be safest to write another book similar to "Young Idol". Readers
The group is fixed and there is no big risk in sales.”
"But you still gave up playing it safe and wrote "Xun Yong"!"
Song Foxiang raised his voice: "The story structure of "Xunyong" is large, the plot is slow, and the subject matter is far different from the two books you have published. At that time, several editors were worried about you. Unexpectedly
"Xunyong" is still popular after being serialized for two issues!"
He changed the subject matter when asked, but it still succeeded. Song Foxiang felt that Wen Ying had a thorough research on the book market because of this.
Wen Ying told the truth, "Before the serialization, I thought that the results would not be too bad. I really can't tell how popular it will be. This is a risky subject. I wrote it for some personal reasons. "Xunyong"
It's just the first book in the Jiuding series. I'm not sure whether this series will be popular. I'm not sure whether previous readers will continue to read my new books... In fact, the book market is constantly changing. The best-selling themes this year will be the same next year.
It has become a leftover subject, a topic that no one has written about this year. It may soar into the sky next year. There are too many factors affecting this market!"
Chasing the market and writing books based on trends?
Then you can only eat other people's leftovers.
Readers' preferences are indeed changeable, but there are so many people in China. Students are readers, office workers are also readers, and even retired people. Practitioners of all ages in society and from all walks of life have their own reading needs.
Some readers want to read love stories, some readers like to read suspense and excitement, and some readers have only loved "street stall literature" for several years. Their reading taste is very personal and should not be guided by outsiders.
Some of the books that Song Foxiang cannot accept happen to be the favorites of a certain group of people. They are best-selling because they accurately hit the spiritual needs of some readers!
No writer can capture all readers, and some readers find Nobel Prize-winning works ugly.
Wen Ying feels that Song Foxiang does not need to insist on analyzing the market. Since there are people reading any type of work, what Song Foxiang needs to do is to delve into the field he is good at and write about a subject well so that readers who like it can take the initiative.
Come closer!
"So I wrote "Xunyong". If the previous readers don't like reading it, I will indeed suffer a loss, but as long as I write well enough, there will definitely be new readers who like this kind of subject matter. I know what I am good at
The core of storytelling remains unchanged. It doesn’t matter what context the story takes place in! In the same way, Editor Song, only you know what you are good at.”
What are you good at?
Good at writing poetry!
However, the development of society makes people impetuous, and the golden age of modern poetry has passed. There is no poetry collection in Song Fo Township that has entered the best-seller list.
Besides writing poetry, what else was he good at? Song Foxiang racked his brains.
Wen Ying wanted to remind the great poet of Song Dynasty, considering that his parents were still present, he stepped on the brakes - Song Foxiang was romantic and passionate. He should rely on his rich experience to specialize in the field of male and female emotions, and maybe he could become a famous person in the emotional field.
It's good to be able to write poetry. The words and sentences are composed like poetry, which will definitely touch the emotional needs of crazy men and resentful women.
Wen Dongrong was still satisfied after hearing this, "Say, why don't you say it?"
Song Foxiang looked at Lao Wen with disgust. There was no room for an old man to interrupt in the conversation of an intellectual!
Song Foxiang smiled slightly, "I have gained something, there is no need to talk about it anymore!"
Regardless of whether you think it through or not, this guy must pretend.
Wen Dongrong laughed: If the "Yale" brand hadn't been too strong, how would the person named Song have a chance to speak tonight?
The two middle-aged men's eyes collided and then looked away at the same time.
After checking the eyes, the other person is indeed a very annoying person!
Except for Lao Wen and Song Foxiang, who disliked each other, the rest of the meal was very satisfying. It could be said that the host and the guest enjoyed themselves.
After the meal, Chen Ru was completely attracted to Song Shao.
On the way home, Chen Ru asked Wen Ying: "I heard that Song Shao also wanted to study abroad. Do you have any ideas?"
Chen Ru initially expected Wen Ying to attend a prestigious domestic university. Now that Wen Ying has reached this level, Chen Ru has higher expectations.
Water flows to lower places, and people move to higher places.
Editor Song's daughter Song Chan can go to Yale, and Song Shao also plans to go abroad. Wen Ying is no worse than the Song siblings, so why can't they give it a try?
Wen Ying was not surprised at all that Song Shao wanted to go abroad to study. Song Shao had gone abroad in his previous life. Only with the experience of studying abroad could Song Shao take an academic route.
But Wen Ying had no such plan to let Wen Ying go abroad!
"I'm going to Shanghai to go to college. Didn't we buy all our houses in Shanghai?"
Houses are meant to accommodate people's lives, not to bind them. Wen Ying said that if Chen Ru went to Shanghai to get those two houses, she would be able to sell them right away.
Mother and daughter could not reach a consensus on this issue and were a little unhappy when they returned home.
Wen Dongrong also wondered: "Isn't it bad to study abroad?"
It’s not that I always admire foreign countries. Foreign universities do have strong brands and are very popular in China.
Wen Ying couldn't laugh or cry: "What is suitable for others may not be suitable for me. Anyway, I have never thought about studying abroad. You must have forgotten that I can choose which university to study and what major to study."
This is the content of the bet that Wen Ying made after her high school entrance examination. Wen Ying was the winner of the bet at the time.
Chen Ru and Wen Dongrong were immediately speechless.
At the same time, Xie Qian was frequently checking his mobile phone at home.
Forget about having dinner with Song Shao, now even the "good night" text messages are becoming more and more casual, coming and going, especially not on time!
