Chapter 204 Bai Miao’s Vision
At the meeting, Li Tianfang listened carefully to the various theories of the representatives, which really broadened her horizons.
"Everyone should plow their own land, not the land that others have plowed", advocating "change the word, change the idea, change the way of writing",
Create your own independent art world , open arms to welcome "the arrival of the pluralistic state of novels", which is "the vital expression of socialist literature."
"Diversity" became the most common topic at this conference.
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Li Tianfang was very inspired.
Of course I think so as a writer, but as a magazine editor you have to consider the actual situation.
For example, the novel in front of me is incompatible with the style of the magazine.
She pondered for a moment and said: "Minghua, I know that you have vigorously promoted avant-garde writing in the past two years. Personally, I am inclined to publish this novel, but." Li Tianfang emphasized: "It's still I have to let Editor Zhang review it.”
Fang Minghua was stunned for a moment, but he still said: “Okay, let Editor Zhang check it.”
As the editor-in-chief of the editorial department of "Yanhe" magazine, Zhang Pixiang has been in a semi-retired state for the past two years and is not very busy.
Basically, the three deputy editors each take care of their own piece of land, and the deputy editor will take the initiative to let him read the articles that he is unsure about.
For example, today.
Li Tianfang went to Zhang Pixiang with the manuscript, and Fang Minghua sighed softly.
With Editor Zhang’s mentality of seeking stability, this manuscript will probably be useless in the end.
Sure enough, the next afternoon, Li Tianfang came to Fang Minghua with the manuscript and apologized that it had not been approved by Editor Zhang. The content of this novel was quite absurd and did not conform to the style of Yanhe magazine.
"Sorry, Minghua." Li Tianfang said sorry.
"It doesn't matter."
If I were in the novel group, I would still argue with reason, but now that I am in the poetry group, no one will be happy if I meddle in too many things.
Let time prove everything.
After Li Tianfang left, Fang Minghua took out the stationery in the drawer and wrote a reply to Liu Sola. The letter said that I personally felt that the novel was well written, but it did not fit the style of "Yanhe" magazine. The relevant leaders thought after reading it Not quite appropriate. "
"Comrade Liu Sola, I suggest you find another magazine to submit your article to. Fang Minghua wrote, then paused: "You can apply for "People's Literature". Chairman Wang Meng is now the editor-in-chief. He appreciates avant-garde novels very much." "
OK!
After the letter was written, Fang Minghua rode to the post office along with the original manuscript and mailed it out.
Soon after, this novel appeared in "People's Literature" 》 Issue 3, 1985, caused a sensation
On the afternoon of the next day after Fang Minghua returned Liu Sola's manuscript, Bai Miao got into Fang Minghua's office.
"Brother Bai, I haven't published any novels recently, so I can't treat you to a guest." Fang Minghua said in a joking tone.
"Look at what you said. It seems that I am looking for you just to treat you?" Bai Miao retorted, sat down opposite him and asked: "Minghua, that novel you showed Editor Li, "You have no choice"? "
"Returned?"
"Sister Li said that it can't be published if it doesn't pass the review by Editor Zhang. We can't hold it here, right?" Fang Minghua asked rhetorically.
“What a great novel.” Bai Miao sighed after hearing this.
“You also read it?”
“Well, Team Leader Li brought it to me the day before yesterday. I thought it was very good and suggested that she publish it immediately, but she insisted on letting Chief Editor Zhang Look, this is great, it’s crazy!”
“It seems that you also appreciate this kind of novel.” Fang Minghua said with a smile. "Yes, Minghua, I feel it now."
“What do you feel?” Fang Minghua picked up the teacup and took a sip.
“The literary world is about to change! The so-called scar literature in the past is no longer popular! And traditional realist writing techniques will also be outdated! Modernist works that will be popular in the future! What about stream of consciousness, magical realism, and root-seeking? Literature is popular! Minghua, you are a revolutionary pioneer in this regard!"
When he heard the word "revolutionary pioneer", Fang Minghua almost spit out the tea he drank in his mouth.
“Brother Bai, looking at your words, I seem to have been righteous.”
"Just kidding, I meant that the stream of consciousness writing you advocated two years ago has finally been recognized by the literary world and has a large number of followers."
Fang Minghua smiled slightly and said nothing.
“So, I think our Yanhe magazine should also keep up with the trend of the times and vigorously publish some avant-garde works!” Bai Miao continued.
"That's a matter for your novel group and has nothing to do with our poetry group." Fang Minghua said leisurely.
“Sister Li is a nice person, easy-going but a little timid and doesn’t have many opinions. If it were me, I would publish it in the latest issue immediately!”
Fang Minghua didn't answer.
If it is not conducive to unity, it is best not to say it.
"Minghua, have you seen the latest notice on domestic journals recently issued by the state?" Bai Miao suddenly changed the topic.
"Is this what you are talking about?" Fang Minghua took out a newspaper "Guangming Daily" from the drawer and there was an announcement on the front page.
"Notice of the State Council on the implementation of self-financing and responsibility for periodical publishing"!
"Yes, that's it."
This was released on December 29, 1984. The main content is to promote various journals to improve quality, strengthen management, improve operations, and implement self-financing to adapt to the construction of the four modernizations and demands for economic reform.
The most important point is: "Literary periodicals run by administrative offices, cities, and counties below the provincial, autonomous region, and municipality levels are not allowed to use administrative fees to subsidize them!"
That is to say, municipalities Class-level publications will have to find their own food starting from January 1st, and the state will no longer provide financial subsidies!
"Although our "Yanhe" is a national-level publication, I think the subsidies will be gradually reduced in the future. This is the general trend of reform, so we must find ways to continue to expand the magazine's sales! If you don't follow Times have changed, how can readers buy it? ”
Well, that makes sense.
This Bai Miao is very independent and has good vision. No wonder he will become the vice president of Lu Academy in the future.
Fang Minghua thought in his heart, and said with a smile: "Brother Bai, let's just let you be the editor-in-chief of the magazine, let's do a great job!"
"Me? Forget it. ? Your mass base is not good, I think you are good! If you are smart and can write and speak, you might as well become the deputy editor! Some people are opposed to it. Fortunately, the poetry group is not your novel group. Are you digging a hole for me again?”
"So what if you object? Aren't you still doing your job well?" Bai Miao leaned forward and said in a low voice: "According to internal information, Editor Zhang will retire next year, no, it has already passed the Gregorian calendar year, it should be at the end of this year. "
"Is this an open secret? It's time to stop!" Fang Minghua laughed.
“Listen to me, we are reforming from top to bottom, engaging in contracting, and engaging in elections! In the future, our magazine may elect the editor-in-chief! We must be responsible for our own profits and losses!”
“Really? ?”
Fang Minghua doesn’t know much about the history of “Yanhe”.
"Let me tell you, if you are involved in elections, I recommend you to be the editor-in-chief!"
(End of this chapter)