After Tangning thought for a while, she understood what Garrison meant. Because "Gone with the Wind" has raised readers' expectations for the serialized stories in "City Paper", even if the quality of the serialized stories now published is not as good as that of "Gone with the Wind" before it was published,
"Beauty" was about the same, but for readers, the quality dropped significantly, which caused dissatisfaction and the number of subscriptions naturally dropped significantly.
Although he understood, Tang Ning still expressed that he could not help because he did not write "Gone with the Wind" to make money or to become a literary giant. His main purpose was to bring in private goods and express his opinions and predictions about the Civil War. Now his goal has been achieved
Of course, I don’t want to spend time and energy writing novels anymore. If I have that time, why not play games with Caroline and the others?
But he couldn't stand Garrison's pleading, and an idea suddenly flashed in Tangning's mind, so she reluctantly agreed, "Okay, then I'll think of a way!"
Garrison thought that Tang Ning was going to start writing, but what he didn't expect was that Tang Ning wanted to find a gunman for himself, and the target had already been selected, that is Heidi, because the two collaborated on "Scarlett Scarlett" last time
He was very happy, and he was very satisfied with Heidi's writing style and speed.
As for what to write, he hasn't decided yet, or there are too many options to choose from, and he doesn't know what to copy, so he plans to talk to Heidi, the ghostwriter, first.
It wasn't Tangning's first visit to the Clark family, but for some reason, this time he always felt that the family, from the maid to the master, looked at him strangely, but it was inconvenient for him to ask.
Heidi was naturally very happy to learn that Tang Ning was going to write a new book, and she quickly asked, "Mr. Tang Ning, what kind of story do you plan to write this time?"
But to her surprise, Tangning spread her hands and said, "To be honest, I haven't thought about it yet!"
Looking at Heidi's dazed expression, Tangning explained: "It's because I haven't thought about what to write, so I want to discuss it with Miss Clark to see what kind of themes and stories readers like so that we can start preparing.
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Heidi thought for a moment and then replied: "Of course it is a story similar to "Gone with the Wind"!"
"But the problem is that I have already written such stories in "Gone with the Wind", so it is difficult for me to write similar stories again!" Tang Ning shook her head and replied.
Although Heidi was a little disappointed by this answer, she could understand it, but at this time Tangning changed the subject and said, "But, if the background is changed, we can write a similar story again!"
"Oh? What background?" Heidi asked curiously.
"For example, if you change the background from the United States to the United Kingdom, I believe you will be very interested in stories that take place in the United Kingdom!" The reason why Tangning said this is because in the United States, English and French novels are very popular, which is actually normal.
Phenomenon, after all, Americans themselves are European immigrants, and the country has been founded for a short time and has not yet formed its own cultural characteristics. In addition, the living habits are similar. There are indeed many fine works of English and French literature, and the influence of British and French aristocrats in the United States is also great (otherwise it would not be possible)
There will be so many wealthy Americans marrying down-and-out aristocrats in England and France), so writing a novel set in England will be easy for American readers to accept.
Heidi strongly agreed with Tangning's idea: "This is indeed a good idea, but can I make a suggestion, Mr. Tangning?"
Tangning nodded without hesitation and replied, "Of course!"
"I hope the ending this time can be a happy reunion. Although I can understand the tension and profound expression in literature, most readers still want to see a story of warm reunion!" Heidi suggested.
"Okay, then this time I will write a story about a warm big family!" Tangning said, because he had several cases in mind before coming here, and one of the options was the classic British drama "Downton Abbey"
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As a Downton fan, Downing has watched "Downton Abbey" countless times. It can be said that it was this show that introduced him to the UK, and then to the Premier League and Agatha Christie.
And "Downton Abbey" is also convenient for stuffing some private goods, because "Downton Abbey" itself is about an aristocratic family facing the times and social changes.
Facilitate direct expression of opinions.
Then Tangning began to tell the story of the first season of "Downton Abbey". Of course, he replaced the Titanic with another ship and also downplayed it. Anyway, in this era of great navigation, everyone has a lot of thoughts about it.
We are all familiar with shipwrecks.
Maybe it’s because the Clark family is a big family, and Heidi is no stranger to various conflicts within the family, generation gaps between members of all ages, and various problems between servants and masters, so when she heard
It gave me a sense of immersion, as if this was a story happening in my own home and around me.
Seeing Heidi's concentration, Tangning was very satisfied, so she asked with a smile: "Miss Clark, what do you think of this story?"
"Very wonderful, very wonderful!" Heidi praised without hesitation, and even couldn't help but applaud.
"Are you sure you can write this story well?" Tang Ning asked again.
Heidi was stunned when she heard this question, and she couldn't believe her ears: "Mr. Tangning, do you think so? Me, shall I write this story?"
Tangning nodded and replied: "Of course, you also know that I have been very busy recently. I want to set up a bicycle factory with your brother, and I am very lazy. I don't want to write any more novels. On the contrary, I think you are very suitable for me, Miss Clark."
When it comes to writing novels, especially family-type themes, the last "Scarlett" is the best example, so I would like to ask you, Miss Clark, to write this "Downton Abbey", but there is one thing I must say in advance.
Clearly, all the profits from this time must be yours!"
Tangning originally thought that Heidi would refuse, but she didn't expect that she just hesitated for a moment, then nodded and agreed: "Okay, Mr. Tangning, I have a condition, you must agree to me, otherwise don't talk about these benefits."
, I won’t even write this novel!”
"Oh? What are the conditions?" Tangning asked nervously.
"That is to change the Downton Abbey in the novel to Downing Abbey!" Heidi replied mischievously.
PS: Thanks to book friends "Mainland Yearns for the Ocean", "Happy Entertainer", "Dragon Hunter Deutsch", "Warning Xiao", and "People Press the Road" for their support!