In less than a month, negotiations for the copyright of "The Pricey Engagement: The CEO's Mute Wife" have already begun.
Not only this book, but also the copyright of the previous book "The Boss" has been renegotiated.
The traditional Chinese copyright of "The Overbearing President" was sold once. Originally, the publisher was just giving it a try, and the tens of thousands of dollars were not worth it.
Who would have known that it would sell out all of a sudden. Even if many people have read the magazine, they still want to collect another one, not to mention that the main market is still on the other side of the road. It must be the pocket book of the year.
After tasting the sweetness, the other party was unwilling to give up the vast mainland market, so it directly wanted to buy the Simplified Chinese copyright.
Editor Guo Mu: If "The Boss" is in talks again, will it be a buyout or a share-based arrangement?
Editor Guo Mu: The buyout is 80,000 and the royalties are 8%.
This Life Is No More 996: If he is willing to pay 100,000, buy it out.
Although Ding Wei wants to cover up this vest for the rest of her life, and her internal view of this novel written without moral integrity is very complicated, this does not stop her from wanting to make money.
According to the current market, it is hard to say which one is better, the buyout method or the royalty sharing method.
According to market conditions, the book "The Boss" has a total of 100,000 words, and the maximum price will not exceed 15 yuan. Considering that the traditional Chinese version is priced at 9 yuan, then the pocket book in the mainland market should be priced at the same price.
So, buying it out doesn't sound like a good deal, but first of all, you have to consider that this is her first book and the word count is short. Although 80,000 yuan is a bit low, it can still be considered the market price.
But if you use royalties, the sales royalties are calculated based on the book price * royalty share * quantity.
In other words, if 10,000 copies of this book are printed for the first time, then what Ding Wei can get is 9.9*0.08*10000=7920.
If the sales volume is good and 100,000 copies are sold, then its share will be similar to the buyout price.
Although the actual sales volume may be more than 100,000 by then, there is still a vast piracy market, and publishers may not be willing to give more copies.
And no matter which line you are in, you have to consider another situation——
On the one hand, the publishing house falsely reported data. For example, it printed 10,000 copies and reported 9,000 copies.
Another aspect is arrears.
Because the profit sharing is calculated once printed, if the payment is in arrears, the front line of tens of thousands of dollars will be stretched out, which will cause invisible damage and depreciation of the remuneration.
Ding Wei thought it would be better to buy out the 100,000-word pocket book and settle it quickly.
80,000 yuan was her bottom line, so of course she wanted to get more.
When I first sold the book in traditional Chinese, the sales volume of the book had not yet been fully confirmed, so 30,000 yuan was not too much to sell in traditional Chinese.
But now that she has proven her strength, she guessed that the other party would be able to agree to the 100,000 yuan.
This amount of money is neither too much nor too little, and the magazine's share will be deducted, which will also make her more confident about the down payment that she has almost saved.
Ding Wei is going to be in a hurry for money soon, and the more she can get, the better.
When she said this, the editor also confirmed:
"Well, I originally suggested this. After all, the unit price of this book is too low if it is based on royalties, and the battle line is very long. If you want to buy a house, this is not cost-effective."
She also felt this.
Ever since we booked two houses within our unit, it may have been related to money, so editor Guomu has been paying attention to the issue of housing prices, consciously or unconsciously, during this period.
Then, she was horrified to find that housing prices in the imperial capital were really rising.
She and her husband are both from Imperial City. She is 45 this year and her husband is 45. They have been working in the workplace for half their lives, but now their combined salary is only 10,000 yuan.
Of course, sometimes there are some large bonuses and the like, which will greatly increase their deposits, but in general, there is only so much.
The couple has been working hard for ten or twenty years and can only save several thousand yuan a month. However, the housing prices outside are now as high as ten thousand or twenty thousand yuan per square meter.
Upon realizing this fact, editor Guo Mu was trembling in his heart.
If this trend continues, they will have to wait for several years to buy a house, and with the little money they have on hand, they will be unable to buy a house within the company.
Another point is that when she made the decision, her husband was already in a daze, and Guomu was also in a hurry and didn't care.
When she turned around and paid half of the deposit, her husband discovered it.
Fortunately, she had this plan in the first place, but she didn't expect her to act so quickly. The two of them quarreled but didn't get into a fight, but they had some bickering and were depressed for a few days.
But after Guomu analyzed the matter with her husband, the couple went to check out several nearby real estate properties, and when they came back, their expressions were both happy and worried.
It is precisely for this reason that he and she are now more and more attracted to Ding Wei——
Not only because Ding Wei is a potential stock, but also because of the opponent's strength.
A little girl has discernment, but they are still stupid when they see such obvious facts. What does this prove?
It's not that they have no discernment, or that the other person has really good discernment.
Look more and pay more attention, you are always right.
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Ding Wei also had the same idea.
However, 100,000 yuan, whether it could be negotiated or not, was only a small income, so she asked again:
"Where's the mermaid book?"
Speaking of this, Guomu became excited.
The book "Mermaid" is 100,000 words far longer than they thought before. If it is serialized, they can negotiate the copyright.
But more than 300,000 words.
According to the serialization speed of their "Youth", it will basically take one year.
The magazine is very happy. They have read the entire manuscript. Basically, they don’t have to worry about the C position of "Youth" for the whole next year. However, because the battle is too long, the author wants to sell the copyright and publish it.
The dealer can't see the serialization effect, so a few more conditions have to be attached to the intermediate operation, which is not easy to negotiate for a while.
The magazine plans to wait until the serialization is completed before negotiating the copyright.
But Guomu knew that Ding Wei was short of money now, so he discussed:
360,000 words can be divided into two volumes.
Now it's almost New Year's Day, and it won't be long before we celebrate the New Year again. Let's negotiate the price before the New Year. After the New Year, we will apply for a registration number over there and arrange to start construction. The contract states that there will be a slight delay of two months, and here we will get half of it.
The serialization is over.
The publisher can just sell the first volume.
This plan is very thoughtful, and it has not been done before. However, it also represents a huge concession in interests, and it is not very cost-effective for both the author and the magazine.
Originally, I just mentioned it. According to what Ding Wei said in the previous chat, the down payment is almost enough, so it is okay not to sell the copyright so quickly.
Guo Mu believes that she can raise hundreds of thousands in three months this year, and next year...at worst, she will find a way to delay the payment of the house from her employer.
That is, it is a matter of walking around the relationship.
Although it is troublesome, it is not impossible.
There is always room for maneuver when it comes to matters within the unit.
…
But I never expected that it would be the same publisher who took a fancy to "The Boss".
Come to think of it, the sales volume of "The Boss" in traditional Chinese is indeed very good, otherwise the other party would not happily express their optimism upon hearing the name "Xiao Bailian".
After reading the entire book, I immediately accepted it.
The buyout is 150,000, and if it’s royalty sharing, it’s the same 8%.
Ding Wei shook her head.
She replied directly:
"I was a newcomer in the first book, but the newcomer's achievements are obvious to all. Naturally, this second book cannot follow that requirement."
Editor Guo Mu: That’s what I said too. Don’t worry, if you have any requests, just ask and I’ll try my best to discuss them.
Ding Wei is also very direct:
"The minimum buyout cannot be less than 500,000, and the minimum royalty share cannot be less than 12 points."
Having said that, there is still room for negotiation, and she also leaves room for bargaining.
Editor Guo Mu: I know your books are very good, but this is only your second one, and your reputation has not been fully established yet. If you want to buy out, I think you can strive for 300,000 to 400,000, and a 10% share of the sales royalties is still okay.
Others are difficult.
This Life Is No Longer 996: I forgot to tell you that the film and television rights of Mermaid have been sold, and the film and television adaptation has been put on the agenda. Once it is broadcast, it will definitely boost book sales.
Editor Guomu:???
Editor Guo Mu:!!!
Editor Guo Mu: Oh my god, when did it happen?
This Life Is No Longer 996: Introduced by a friend to Xinghai Film and Television Company, the film and television copyright is 800,000.
This was the last contract they signed yesterday, and the 800,000 yuan was due to Mr. Bai's favor.
Not to mention that this money will be counted as investment in the end. It is probably because Bai Shanshan is afraid of losing money and wants to replenish Ding Wei, but she does not accept it, so she can only adopt this method——
If compensation is not accepted, then the copyright fee should be increased a little, and the share ratio will be higher at that time.
What are biological sisters? These are biological sisters.
Ding Wei didn't say anything more.
Bai Shanshan is still a bit stubborn in nature.
Just like she initially wanted to give Ding Wei her cell phone at a cheap price, but after being rejected, she went to great lengths to get so many from home, just to let her use a good one.
Ding Wei remembered this feeling.
But now that I have told it to editor Guo Mu, on the one hand it is a surprise, and on the other hand, it undoubtedly increases the bargaining chips.
Film and television copyrights are not expensive these days. Since the sales here are 800,000, of course the publishing side must keep up.
Guo Mu is even more thoughtful:
"If you have this 800,000 yuan, it is more than enough to buy an apartment. Then you can not rush to negotiate the copyright of this Mermaid book. You can wait until it becomes famous and the price will be higher."
Ding Wei really wanted to agree.
But 800,000 is not the case.
She was really afraid that housing prices would rise, so she had no choice but to "tell the truth":
"After I got 800,000 yuan, I reinvested in the crew."
In other words, after coming and going, she still didn't get a penny.
Editor Guo Mu:......!!!
Why are college students these days so courageous?
One moment you take out a loan to buy a house, the next you make money, and then you turn around and invest it?
"Which crew? Who is the director? Which company invested in it?"
this……
This hasn’t started yet, how would Ding Wei answer?
Never Again 996: Keep it secret for now.
All right.
The editor didn't ask whether it was reliable or not.
As smart and bold as Ding Wei is, she definitely doesn't need to worry too much.
As for whether you can make money, part of it depends on luck, and no one can say for sure now.
Finally, Guomu sighed and said happily:
"Okay, anyway, I know you sold the film and television rights for 800,000 yuan. If you use this to negotiate with others, your requirements may really be able to be negotiated a little closer."
If the deal is settled, my bonus will be much larger.
After all, these days, there are really not many movies with copyright fees worth hundreds of thousands.
…
After the conversation between the two ended, Ding Wei still felt a little guilty.
After all, the 800,000 yuan is said to be invested in the crew, but in fact, their company has not yet gathered all the people.
If nothing else goes wrong, Mermaid will be regarded as the first work after the establishment of the company.
Originally, Li Mingyi planned to film the costume drama of the empress first, but considering that modern dramas are simpler than ancient dramas, which is just suitable for the various departments of the new company to run in, she changed it.
Now, the full draft of the novel has been provided to the screenwriter.
It has to be said that the original Bagua Film and Television Company was very stingy in other aspects, but the three screenwriters they hired had no idea how they were so discerning, and the scripts were written quite brilliantly.
Although sometimes it is not very well-founded, the plot and three views are very suitable for Ding Wei, and Bai Shanshan and Li Mingyi also have no objections.
Although people watch the best sex between mothers-in-law and mothers at all times, since they are in this industry, they are still young, so who doesn’t want a reputation!
Besides, nowadays, most of the plots in TV dramas have a very good outlook on life. They are serious about falling in love, and they are serious about their careers.
The special effects, costumes, and props may be shoddy, but the actors are acting with heart, and the director is also filming...
In comparison, the overall situation can be considered prosperous.
So even if it is a new company and a new department, Ding Wei can only be happy to see that Mr. Bai is so reliable in his work (mainly because he has enough investment money) and that Mermaid will be the first film.
…
At the same time, while Ding Wei is coding, she also has to find time to write about the love-hate entanglement between the empress, the eldest princess, the prime minister and the general that she talked about during the last meal.
This part involves a lot of serious ancient strategies, and Ding Wei is somewhat struggling with this. Now she wrote an outline and filled it in in detail, but she always felt that she was stuck here or there.
It was really painful to write.
Because I was thinking about this all afternoon, I rarely even slept well during the afternoon nap, and I felt groggy during class in the afternoon.
It happened to be the black-hearted Lao Wang's class again, and she didn't dare to take a nap, so she could only hold on and listen to the class.
Lao Wang did not appreciate Li Bai or Tao Yuanming today, so they began to study Xin Qiji.
Ding Wei was confused. No matter how interesting Lao Wang's class was, she could only remember the question "Lian Po is old, can he still make a living?"
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but think of the worldview about the sanctification of poetry that she had given up on before.
In that worldview, she set up Tao Yuanming's poems to have a cage effect that can pull people into a small world.
I wake up in the morning to sort out the wasteland and filth, and return home with a moon load and a hoe.
The people who were pulled into the small world were either throwing excrement or farming... and they still didn't have enough to eat.
It can be called a double torture both mentally and physically.
…
Now that Lao Wang was talking about Xin Qiji, she thought of another setting——
Xin Qiji's poems have their own devouring aura. For example, the protagonist encounters a Qinghe River bursting its banks and a raging flood. At this moment, he quickly writes the poem "Yongyu Le·Jingkou Beigu Pavilion Nostalgic", and then activates the secret skills brought by the poem to open a large
Mouth, swallowing tons of raging floods into a unique space——
Then with a domineering touch of his mouth, he answered loudly:
"You're not old, you can still eat!"
Thinking of this, Ding Wei couldn't help but laugh, and then quickly shook her head——
No, no, the mood of this poem is wrong.
"Lian Po is old, can he still make a living?" It is obviously expressing the frustration of having no way to serve the country. Why did Dayu control the flood here?
Failed in Chinese language.
Otherwise, let's change it to the battlefield.
The enemy is facing, flying arrows, meteors, and thousands of arrows. The protagonist opens his mouth and swallows all these swords——
"Classmate Ding Wei."
A devilish voice sounded.
Ding Wei came back to her senses instantly.
The summons of the devil old king.
Lao Wang stood on the stage, like an ordinary skinny old man. He took a sip of water from the thermos cup and asked with a smile:
"Ding Wei, I see you shaking your head sometimes and giggling stupidly. It sounds like you are feeling something."
"Come on, let's tell everyone about Xin Qiji from your perspective..."
