There is nothing wrong with the conditions given by Editor-in-Chief Han.
The first thing he said was that he wanted to increase Wen Ying's serialized manuscript fee.
He also promised to print 30,000 copies for the first time and give 8% royalties.
All these show the sincerity of Editor-in-Chief Han or the magazine. In particular, the fact that Editor-in-Chief Han came to Chengdu in person is enough to show the magazine's importance to the new author Wen Ying and the book "Teenage Idol" - but this importance seems to be mixed with Editor-in-Chief Han's personal emotions. As the editor-in-chief of the magazine, Editor-in-Chief Han realized the value of the book "Teenage Idol", but from a personal standpoint, Editor-in-Chief Han did not 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 circulation of the magazine.
"Aige" is a youth magazine that is very popular among young readers. "Aige" has cultivated many famous youth authors. "Aige" values Wen Ying, but Wen Ying is not indispensable to "Aige".
New authors like Wen Ying should calm down and polish their works instead of trying to negotiate with magazines.
The magazine, or rather Han Qin, knows what kind of treatment should be given to different authors.
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.
Wen Ying would accept it even if she made up an excuse about being stuck in traffic, but... there was nothing.
When Wen Ying heard Han Qin say not to be too greedy, she didn't know how to respond for a moment. There is a huge difference between fighting for one's legitimate interests and being greedy!
"Editor-in-chief!"
Xiao Niu interrupted before Wen Ying could say anything, "We're all here, why don't you listen to Xiao Yu's own thoughts?"
Xiao Niu tried to smooth things over, and Han Qin pursed her lips.
"Okay, Xiaoyu, go ahead and talk. I'm listening. I don't mean any harm. I'm just kindly reminding you because I'm afraid you're too young to be fooled."
Han Qin gave Xiao Niu this face.
Wen Ying originally thought that she could accept conditions that were inferior to Zou Weijun's, but seeing Editor-in-Chief Han's personality, if she said a lesser request, Editor-in-Chief Han would have to push it down. So Wen Ying simply reported the conditions given by Zou Weijun:
"...over 1 million copies, 15% royalties, what do you think?"
So that’s it!
Han Qin just found it funny.
Han Qin had read the first 180,000 words of the book "Teenage Idol", and Wen Ying had not yet submitted the remaining 120,000 words.
For now, "Teenage Idol" is worthy of the publishing treatment given by Han Qin.
But if Han Qin wants to believe that this book can sell 1 million copies, it would be better for her to buy a lottery ticket when she goes downstairs later.
It’s not that Han Qin looks down on Wen Ying, but Han Qin is well aware of the market situation of youth literature.
Is there a book that can sell 1 million copies?
Of course!
But that is the leader in youth literature.
The number of youth literature writers who have sold so many books can now be counted on one hand.
Wen Ying is definitely not one of them.
Wen Ying's idea was too naive and confident.
Even if Wen Ying really had the incredible luck to become a huge hit, Han Qin would definitely not agree.
With 1 million copies sold and an 8% royalty rate, Wen Ying can earn 2.24 million.
If calculated at 15%, Wen Ying will get 4.2 million!
Wouldn't it be better for the magazine to take the difference of nearly 2 million? No one would think that too much money is too hot to handle. Although Han Qin cannot get this money personally, but the 8% royalties for negotiating a best-selling book with sales exceeding one million will definitely be a very impressive achievement in 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 word "really".
Wen Ying thought, that’s not necessarily true.
It seems that Aunt Zou is indeed very generous to her.
15% royalties, no publishing house would offer such a high rate to a new writer.
Zou Weijun's leader agreed because he didn't think that "Teenage Idol" could sell more than 1 million copies, and regarded it as a sliver of meat to keep Wen Ying signing the contract.
Wen Ying thought for a moment, trying to understand Han Qin's thoughts. "So, you can't accept the tiered royalties up to 15%, or you can't accept even tiered royalties?"
Han Qin thought about it and made some concessions:
"I cannot accept the tiered royalty rate. 8% is already my bottom line, but I can adjust the first print run of Teen Idol to 50,000 copies."
If you do not accept tiered royalties, the royalties will be calculated based on the number of copies printed in the first print run.
From 30,000 copies to 50,000 copies, Wen Ying's royalties income reached 110,000.
Han Qin felt that this was a huge sum of money for a minor. If she gave in any more, she would be led by Wen Ying. How could that be possible?
Han Qin glanced at the silent Zou Weijun and reminded Wen Ying, "Our magazine is more professional in how to package youth literature writers and promote youth literature works. If you become a hit, the royalties for your second book will definitely increase. It's 8% now, the second will be at least 10%, and the third, fourth... sooner or later you'll get 15% royalties. Why rush it? Xiaoyu, you're still so young, you have to look forward!"
Everybody wants the 15% royalty.
This is not only economic income, but also industry status.
But some things cannot be achieved by imagination alone, you have to strive for them step by step.
In a sense, Han Qin's words are absolutely golden advice - if Wen Ying had not been reborn, she might have regarded Han Qin as her life mentor.
Ke Wenying is a social animal who works independently in Shanghai and saves enough for the down payment on her own!
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