Chapter 322: Famous Detective Dialect
Rongcheng, Editorial Department of "Science Fiction Literature and Art".
Ever since Yang Xiao and others received the handwritten letter from Dialect, they would always pay attention to their mailboxes and phone calls every day when they go to work.
“Have you not received a letter from Teacher Fang yet?”
“I haven’t even made a phone call. I wonder when Teacher Fang will come to Sichuan.”
"It's not an option to wait any longer. How about we write a letter to Teacher Fang?"
"I agree! I can't wait any longer. It's been so painful every day. It's like a year." ! ”
“Instead of having the time, it would be better to find a few more articles. As for the manuscripts that can be used, this issue of the journal can’t just publish Teacher Fang’s novels. At least we have to find three or five more.”
“…”
That’s it. While everyone was talking incessantly, Yao Haijun turned his back to them and quietly flipped through the magazine.
More and more people noticed his strangeness, "Navy, what are you looking at?"
""October"." Yao Haijun was very excited, "There are two amazing articles in this issue. "Good articles."
Yang Xiao asked: "Which two articles?" r>
"One is "The Seventh Night" by Yu Hua, which is magical realism. The editor in charge is Teacher Fang."
Yao Haijun said: "The other is Teacher Fang's new novel , called "Malicious", a realistic mystery novel."
As soon as they heard about the mystery novel, everyone became more interested and flocked to read it.
"Like "Tragedy on the Nile"?"
Yang Xiao frowned.
So far, there are not many overseas mystery novels and movies introduced into the country. There are only a few such as Agatha Christie, Conan Doyle, Matsumoto Seicho, and Morimura Makoto. The most famous among them is Shanghai Stock Exchange. "Tragedy on the Nile" produced by Translation Film Studio.
“It’s different.”
Yao Haijun flipped through "October" and found two brief discussions on mystery novels in dialect in the literary theory section.
One article introduces the genres and characteristics of mystery novels in various countries around the world, and the other article introduces the commonly used rules and writing routines of mystery novels.
“I didn’t expect that mystery novels are no less popular than science fiction literature.” Yang Xiao couldn’t help but sigh after taking a cursory look.
Someone added abruptly: "However, domestic mystery novels are much less popular than our science fiction literature."
"Brother, don't laugh at the second brother."
Yao Haijun said helplessly: "We are all brothers in the same boat. The trend overseas is declining at home. Perhaps the only difference is that our science fiction novels are on the decline. Now that Teacher Fang has fired the first shot, mystery novels are expected to go uphill soon."< br>
“It’s not just downhill, it’s already at the bottom of the valley!”
Another person simply suggested: "How about we try launching a mystery novel magazine, what do you think?"
Yao Haijun said: "You are crazy! Our editorial department specializes in science fiction literature, why? I can switch to mystery novels!"
"But...but..."
Seeing everyone's hesitation, Yang Xiao felt helpless.
After the year, the cultural department promulgated the "Notice on Implementing Self-financing and Responsibility for Periodical Publishing", which stipulated that except for provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government, literary and art periodicals run by cities and counties were not allowed to use administrative Business expenses are subsidized.
This is equivalent to cutting off the final funding of "Science Fiction Literature and Art", forcing the editorial department to raise its own funds and be responsible for its own profits and losses.
Looking around, he stood up to smooth things over: "Put this aside for now. The first priority is to wait patiently for Teacher Fang to come to Chengdu."
Everyone was convinced and planned to pay close attention to everything about Fang. News and news about teachers.
In the past few days since "Malicious" was published, readers, writers, editors, literary critics, etc. across the country have discussed it in various ways from their own perspectives.
For example, journals such as "Literary Research" and "Southern Literary Circle" studied the unique narrative skills of "Malicious" from the perspective of literary and artistic theory.
“Dialect writing has opened up new narrative strategies. The narrative perspective changes frequently, and the narrative structure is scattered and complex.” “It’s like washing playing cards, thoroughly completing the strict and orderly structural pattern of the plot. Confused, but still logically clear It is clear and meticulous, as if he is showing you the messy cards in his hand with a smile, making the timing and spatial position of the movement blurred, making it difficult to distinguish the authenticity. ”
"..."
"It subverts the traditional narrative model. There is no doubt that this will be a highlight of contemporary literature!"
Other newspapers such as "Literature News" and "Literary News".
Not only does he value the genre of popular literature, mystery novels, but he also values the combination of mystery novels and realism. He wrote at length, "In terms of form, Malice is a breakthrough in narrative structure. In terms of content, It is a study of human nature in society. In terms of subject matter, it combines avant-garde experimentation with realism and pragmatism. It is obviously a rare masterpiece. "
And readers are more interested in Tu Yile. I feel that mystery novels are particularly fresh.
Some people who were watching the fun and not taking it too seriously even nicknamed Fang Yan a "famous detective" and suggested that he assist the police in solving the case!
"Dandelion" in Xicheng, "Bell and Drum Tower" in Dongcheng, "Fangcaodi" in Chaoyang, and "Maple Leaf" in Haidian, all newspapers in Yanjing districts have serialized reports on them. The majority of newspaper subscribers are the public security bureaus of each jurisdiction and Police station.
Including the Municipal Public Security Bureau, the police officers are very interested in suspense crime mystery novels such as "Malevolence".
“The autopsy report written by forensic doctor Qin Ming was very professional!”
“I think the forensic team really played a big role in solving the case.”
“ …”
"Is the motive for murder so important?"
"Of course it is. If you believe Li Feiyu's one-sided words, wouldn't it be that Han Li's good reputation will be ruined!"
"We will impose severe punishments. You have to be careful when doing so. If you catch the wrong one, the consequences will be disastrous. "
"It would be great if our bureau had someone like 'Fang Yan' who is good at solving crimes. The monthly targets would be in place."
Everyone was talking a lot. , chirping, one of the policewomen noticed the silent Haiyan, "Haiyan, what are you thinking about?"
"He, after watching "Malevolence", he wanted to write a novel about police solving crimes."
"Hehe, that's absolutely right."
Seeing his colleague answering for him, Haiyan smiled.
The policewoman was very interested: "What are you going to write about!"
Haiyan said: "I plan to write about the experience of plainclothes policemen being sent to Tiananmen Square as undercover agents."
"Okay!"
The male colleague patted him on the shoulder, "Haiyan, I'm optimistic about you. Look at this 'dialect' with the word 'yan'. The hero of the novel he wrote is 'Fang Yan' , with the word 'Yan', and the word 'Haiyan' with the word 'Yan', maybe you are destined to write Police novel. "
The policewoman picked up the aluminum lunch box: "Okay, okay, stop talking nonsense, it's time for lunch, hurry up and line up in the cafeteria."
Hai Yan set it up. He waved his hand, agreed to go home for lunch, packed up his things, and walked slowly back to Dongsitiao Street.
Looking back, I saw that the Humanities Society was opposite my home. I was thinking whether I should submit the novel to "People's Literature" or "October" in the future. After all, the editorial department of "October" has dialects. !
At the same time, a grand welcome ceremony was being held in the cafeteria of the Humanities Club.
Wang Meng took the lead in applauding and warmly welcomed several young talents who were seconded to "People's Literature" such as Fang Yan and Zhu Wei.
The roar of applause almost lifted the ceiling.
In his inaugural speech, Fang Yan did not make an impassioned speech, but repeatedly emphasized that he was just a writer, and he had to rely on everyone to compile publications. His low profile surprised everyone.
But everyone took these words as words of modesty.
Not to mention that during his years as editor of "October", Fang Yan brought the annual sales of "October" to 5 million copies, and successively established a solid position in many literary fields such as love, military, magical realism, etc. The teachings behind him are enough to make the entire editorial department look back.
The first editor-in-chief of "People's Literature" was Shen Yanbing!
The previous editor-in-chief of "People's Literature" was Zhang Guangnian!
So, will the future editor-in-chief of "People's Literature" be Fang Xiaojiang?
(End of this chapter)