"Editor-in-chief, are you afraid that Xiaoxiang Qingkong will be poached by People's Literature? If so, why should we write to Xiaoxiang Qingkong about People's Literature's request for her to write an article?" Xie Yu asked in confusion.
Xin Zhao sighed softly, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. She slowly said, "Xie Yu, People's Literature was founded by someone. In the past, many famous writers started, grew, and finally reached their peak in People's Literature. It is also a place where many writers yearn to submit their works and have them published.
People's Literature is still the most authoritative national-level literary magazine in China. Although it has just resumed publication, the news has not been widely publicized. After a period of time, when the news spreads, People's Literature will not even need to commission articles, as a large number of writers will submit their works to People's Literature.
If we concealed the fact that People's Literature and Xiaoxiang Qingkong had commissioned us to write, and Xiaoxiang Qingkong found out about it, what would she think? She would think we were hiding something from her and weren't sincere enough.
In this circle, credibility and reputation are crucial. Once you lose the trust of writers, it will be difficult to regain it.
Moreover, the fact that People's Literature commissioned her to write an article is itself a recognition of her talent. This is a good thing and we should be happy for her instead of hiding it.
We may not be as famous as People's Literature, but we can use money to preserve the clear sky of Xiaoxiang.
Xiaoxiang Qingkong has only written three novels, including this one I have in hand. As a new writer for People's Literature, his royalties won't be very high."
After hearing this, Xie Yu nodded thoughtfully: "So, we can use a high royalty fee to keep Xiaoxiang Qingkong. I see, editor-in-chief, you are really far-sighted."
"Write the letter as soon as possible and send it out today.
If Xiaoxiang Qingkong really wants to submit his work to People's Literature, Xiaoxiang Qingkong should be well prepared.
The first issue of People's Literature, after its resumption, must be published as soon as possible, so there won't be much time for Xiaoxiang Qingkong to prepare. "Xin Zhao waved at Xie Yu, motioning her to leave.
And she began to read Xiaoxiang Qingkong's new work.
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On the second night, Zhang Wenmin brought back a letter to Zhang Qiurui.
Zhang Qiurui opened it and saw a remittance slip and a letter.
After Zhang Qiurui finished reading the letter, he understood why Xiaoxiang Magazine replied so quickly.
"Interesting, People's Literature commissioned me to write an article.
They asked me to write for their magazine when it resumed publication this year. Am I famous now? "After reading the letter from Xiaoxiang Magazine, Zhang Qiurui quickly understood why they replied so quickly.
There are two good news for Zhang Qiurui.
The first good news is that People’s Literature commissioned me to write an article.
As China's literary temple, People's Literature is undoubtedly a recognition of Zhang Qiurui for being invited to write for it.
This not only means that her work has attracted the attention of the industry, but also indicates that her creative career will enter a new level and she will have the opportunity to present her novels to a wider readership.
Xiaoxiang Magazine is just a comprehensive magazine. Whether in terms of sales or audience, it is not as broad and profound as People's Literature.
Write, you must write.
The second good news is that starting from the third novel, Xiaoxiang Magazine increased my remuneration to ten yuan per thousand words.
Zhang Qiurui also understood in his heart that this was a commission from People's Literature and Xiaoxiang Magazine was afraid of losing a potential author like him, so they increased the remuneration as a means of retaining him.
After all, excellent authors are always a scarce resource, and each of their works may become a bestseller, bringing huge profits and reputation to the magazine. A best-selling author in a magazine is a postcard of the magazine, which increases its visibility and attracts submissions.
Zhang Qiurui made up his mind that he had to submit articles to People's Literature and also to Xiaoxiang Magazine in order to make money. He could not fall behind on either side.
I have only written three novels, one of which has not been published yet. I am a complete newcomer. If I submit my manuscript to People's Literature, even if it is accepted, I am afraid that the remuneration given by People's Literature will not be high.
If you want to make money, you still have to rely on Xiaoxiang Magazine.
But which novel should I write for People's Literature?
Zhang Qiurui fell into deep thought and couldn't make up his mind for a moment.
Zhang Qiurui, who was undecided, made up his mind and copied the "Sorrow's Grocery Store" to write his daily life.
"The Convenience Store of Sorrow" is a widely acclaimed novel in later generations. It has touched the hearts of countless readers with its unique narrative structure and profound emotional resonance.
Its sales volume ranked among the best, and it became the best-selling book for four consecutive years.
Zhang Qiurui decided to draw on its creativity, but not simply to copy it. Instead, he wanted to maintain the essence of the original work while incorporating his own thoughts and China's cultural background to create a work that has both the style of the original and rich Chinese characteristics.
It cleverly interweaves the various confusions people face in modern society with the wonderful events that happen in the grocery store, and through letters and replies, it shows the kindness, tenacity and hope in human nature.
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"Qiurui, how come the amount this time is almost less than the last two times combined?" The next day, Zhang Qiurui handed the remittance slip to her second brother to withdraw the money. When Zhang Wenfu came back with the money and handed it to Zhang Qiurui, Zhang Wenfu was shocked again.
When did writing become so profitable?
"The royalties have increased a bit, so here's the amount. Here! Second brother, this money is for you." Zhang Qiurui generously gave her second brother a big unity banknote this time.
"Didn't we agree on five dollars? Why did you give me ten dollars?" Zhang Wenfu took the big unity note in a daze and asked foolishly.
"I earn more, I have more money, so I give more."
However, today Gao Erping happened to make a surprise visit to the county. As soon as she entered the door, she saw the second son and the sister-in-law whispering to each other, and it seemed that they gave each other something.
Moreover, Gao Erping vaguely heard that if one earns more and has more money, he will give more.
Combining what she had heard before about the conversation between her sister-in-law and her second brother's wife, and now after "seeing" the "conspiracy" and conversation between her sister-in-law and her second brother, Gao Erping was even more certain that the second brother and her sister-in-law had embezzled part of the money from selling mushrooms.
"Qiu Rui, second brother, what are you doing?" Gao Erping walked up and asked with a hint of anger on her face.
"Sister-in-law, why are you here at this time?" Zhang Qiurui heard her sister-in-law's voice, hid a big bundle of unity behind her back, and after an idea came to her mind, she instantly recharged the money into the trading supermarket.
Her second brother was quicker, folding the money and putting it in his pocket as if it were nothing serious. He turned around and said with a smile, "Sister-in-law, you came up today. Did something happen at home?"
Afterwards, Zhang Wenfu glanced at Zhang Qiurui with some curiosity.
There was a big bundle of unity, but Qiurui didn't have any money on his body, and his hands were empty. He didn't see anyone hiding any money around. Zhang Wenfu was a little curious about where Zhang Qiurui had hidden the money, and why he hid it so secretly.
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