Chapter 420 Be careful
The discussion mainly focuses on two points.
Part of the discussion was in the Weibo area, "Holy shit, how much did Dangdang pay?" "Ten thousand words per thousand words? Martial arts novels usually have 200,000 words, about two million words." "The price is low. Click... Publish the electronic version first, which will have a great impact on the sales of physical books.” Gu Lu's royalties are very high. I heard from my friend's wife that Gu Lu seems to be the only writer who gets 30%, and he can earn millions or even tens of millions from a book."
And other comments, The income of the writer's circle is actually quite secretive, and most people don't know it. For example, the 30% royalty rate mentioned by netizens is almost like a joke.
But it is precisely because it is not clear that there is a need to argue.
President Jian of the People's Publishing House in Shanghai has a very good relationship with Gu Lu, but the former did not "emotionally kidnap" him and still gave him the top treatment with a 23% royalty rate, which was the highest ever. It is unclear whether there will be others in the future.
Those who are more professional, or have some knowledge of the literature and publishing industry, are discussing another issue.
Netizen Venerable Yunzi raised a question:
“Gu Lu’s writing style is unique and changeable. Basically, he uses a certain book as a template and then creates. Or a certain book is a reference to He has a great influence.
The writing style of "Flatland" comes from "From One to Infinity"
The writing style of "Liao Zhai Xinyi" comes from "Border Town".
The text style of "Akechi Kogoro Series Mysteries" comes from Edgar Allan Poe's works.
……”
To put the facts into perspective, this Venerable Yunzi is most likely Professor Chen’s vest. No matter how bad it is, he has attended Professor Chen’s “The Formation of Gu Lu’s Special Style” Course.
Because there are really two brushes, everyone on the earth should know that Wang Zengqi studied under Shen Congwen. Although his writing style is unique, he is indeed influenced by Teacher Shen.
As for Edogawa Ranpo, the name comes from Edgar Allan Poe's name, so it is naturally influenced by him. So in a sense, this is true.
After all, all words in the world have traces to follow. The great thing about literary giants is not that they created an unprecedented style that shocked the past and the present, but that they showed themselves in the words of their predecessors. style.
After saying a lot, Venerable Yunzi proposed a vote at the end.
“Martial arts novels will definitely be affected. Who do you think his style will be? Or which martial arts master’s work have you read.
Jin Yong, Gu Long, Jue Wu, or Huang Master Yi, Wo Longsheng, Zhuge Qingyun?”
This discussion is quite interesting, and many netizens participated. After all, even if they have not read the books, they have watched the TV series.
“I think it’s Gu Long.” “Nonsense, Gu Long’s style is so unique that it can’t be imitated.” “It’s true that Gu Long is so unique, it’s probably Jin Yong.” “What kind of illusion is it that makes you Do you think Master Jin Yong's writing is easy to imitate? "What about Jue Wu? Jue Wu's martial arts novels always have a sense of fragmentation and madness, and it feels like it can happen at any time. The next second someone will go crazy and attack the sharks. Gu Lu has written a detective series, which is very similar to this style. "I feel that the world of Jue Wu and Gu Long is the world, and Master Jin's world is tainted with too much officialdom." ...
The discussion on Douban is still a bit heated. As for Master Huang Yi who was mentioned, even the two following ones were not mentioned at all.
It is probably because netizens are not familiar with it and cannot think of the writing style.
"Style - Master Wen Ruian's writing style is unique, right? As for influence, it seems that he was more influenced by Gu Long?" Gu Lu looked for information on the Internet and saw the discussion.
Of course, he must not have logged in to his account. Since his mistake last year, King Gulu has understood why celebrities online either open a small account or do not log in to their account.
"The whole series seems to have a total of fourteen books. I will just serialize the three most exciting books. It should be the best to let Wen Juxia make a surprise appearance."
"Four Famous Catchers against the Current" "Cold", "Four Famous Captors Meet the Capital" and "The Great Duel Skeleton Painting" are semi-masterpieces, so I won't go into details. At most, we can add another "killing Chu" who writes martial arts novels like poetry.
Read "Killing Chu" to read the brain waves. Readers who like it like it very much, but those who don't like it...
It's a bit of a pity that readers in the parallel world can't read the complete horizontal couplets in the book, Gu Lu thought With.
Shangque: Tang Chou's poison, Tu Wan's vertebrae, Zhao's good intentions, Yan and Zhao's songs and dances.
Xiaque: Iron-handed hands, life-seeking legs, cold-blooded swords, ruthless hidden weapons.
After all, Wen Juxia is abstract and really drawn. The six and a half halls that appeared in the Four Famous Catchers series, Lei Ru, Lei You, Lei Lei, and Dui Tong, Nima directly made up the similarity. But if it's normal, you can also pick out high-quality names such as Fang Zhenmei, Zhuge Zhengwo, Yuan Shisanqian, etc. Gu Lu drew a series of works and decided to hide the abstraction and show the peak, so that all readers can feel the charm of Jin Guliang (there is no Liang in this world), one of the four great martial arts masters!
Don’t worry about the hot discussion on the Internet, take a look at Gu Lu’s search bar - "What gift to give to a girl, the girl will be absolutely satisfied" "What gift to give the girl the happiest without considering the cost"
Two search records, Gu Lu closed Douban and continued his previous search, looking at it carefully.
It is estimated that King Hulu was focused on choosing gifts, so he did not notice at all. Whether Dangdang announced the mysterious guest or the amount of Gu Lu’s royalties, the hot discussion on the Internet was not whether Gu Lu can create a legend. Write a good article Martial arts.
Because the public has the same view as Lao Li, Dangdang executives, and Guo Dafa, no one can light a fire, even a small spark, without occupying the right time, place, and people.
Ignorance is the highest contempt, Mr. Lu Xun is right.
"Uncle Jian? What's going on?" Gu Lu answered the phone.
"Xiao Gu, you asked about your Aunt Fang before, do you want to give me any gift?" President Jian spoke faster, "I definitely can't let you spend money coaxing your Aunt Fang. Money.”
Before Gu Lu could respond, he heard President Jian continue to say, "Your Aunt Fang is someone who likes to hide her inner thoughts. She is not happy at all, and even the person next to me can't completely notice it."
According to this, if an outsider like Gu Lu can clearly feel Aunt Fang's negative emotions, then it is really very bad.
"I am also soft-hearted. I keep talking about the blessings of my children and grandchildren, but I still can't let go." President Jian sighed, "How can any parent be completely confident about their children?"
As soon as he finished speaking, President Jian seemed to realize something and quickly changed his words, "I said Most parents... Ahem, I have an idea. Your Aunt Fang has wanted to go to the Embroidery Art Museum before. "
The Huaxia Embroidery Art Museum is located in Heshi, and of course there may be other cities. After all, in addition to Su embroidery, there are also Shu embroidery, Hunan embroidery, and Yue embroidery (the four famous embroideries). It’s just that Crane City is the largest.
There are Embroidery History Hall, Hall of Fame, Crafts Hall, Special Exhibition Hall and Boutique Hall in the museum. Boutique museums often hold folk activities and so on, and excellent works can be exhibited. Many brands that make Hanfu, cheongsam, and horse-faced skirts will "invite" masters to get themselves an excellent award, so that the price of their clothes can increase.
"Xiao Gu, just take the embroidery over there, and then I will trick your Aunt Fang into going to Crane City on the pretext of going to see the Humble Administrator's Garden, Lion Grove Garden, and Lingering Garden on vacation. When planning the route, set It's a good route to pass by the embroidery shop..." President Jian said with a smile, "Don't look at you. Aunt Fang is very organized, but she is actually a road addict. She can’t even understand the navigation, so as long as she can go to the embroidery shop, it’s fine. "The next story is easy to guess. Aunt Fang passed by the embroidery shop. I definitely want to go in and see my own work.
Wow, no wonder Uncle Jian was able to marry a beautiful wife, it was really easy.
"Does Uncle Jian know anyone from the embroidery shop? I do know people from the tourism department of He City." Gu Lu had participated in events held in Suhang and he asked, "Do you want to go then..."< br>
King Gulu is worried that if Aunt Fang is not selected and ruins the plan, it will not be beautiful.
“No, no need at all.” President Jian said, “The key to this gift is to be seen for your embroidery skills, and for your hard work and youthful talent to be recognized, rather than the honor of being admitted to a boutique.”
"Besides, you will definitely be selected. Your Aunt Fang, when you were young...hahaha." Before he finished speaking, President Jian laughed very happily.
The transmission of human emotions is really amazing. At least Gu Lu understood from the laughter that Aunt Fang was very good when she was young, but Uncle Jian was embarrassed because he pursued Aunt Fang.
"Come out again and tell me this is the surprise you prepared." President Jian said in conclusion while controlling his emotions.
"Such a great surprise, Uncle Jian, just arrange it yourself, I will be your assistant." Gu Lu said.
"Ahem..." President Jian's tone was a little unnatural. His tone was a little squeaky - I can't say it was squeamish, but it felt like there was a three-centimeter threshold that could not be crossed no matter what.
"We are an old married couple, and it is only for young people to prepare surprises. This matter has been arranged like this. As for the funds, I will send it to you right away." President Jian was worried that the other party would try to persuade him again, so he started talking. Let's settle things down.
Gu Lu refused. The whole surprise did not cost much money, but mainly time.
"Uncle Jian, if you continue to be so polite, I will call you President Jian when I'm working." Gu Lu dismissed Uncle Jian's insistence with one sentence.
After everything was said and the other party was about to hang up the phone, Gu Lu suddenly asked, "Why can Uncle Jian come up with such a good surprise? I feel like I can't think of it. It's not just romantic, it's very good."
"This and It doesn't matter if it's romantic." President Jian said, "I'm not a romantic person. When I was young, I was often complained by your Aunt Fang. Are you interested in this?"
"I am. A friend wants to give you a gift," Gu Lu immediately added.
I couldn't see President Jian's reaction on the other end of the phone, but he didn't refute and continued, "Then let's assume that this friend is Xiao Gu, a very close person. You have to ask clearly if he wants to send "Who is the gift recipient for?"
President Jian said, "I also know your Aunt Fang's hobbies and what makes her happy. Do you know about this?"
Hobbies? Gu Lu was startled. The strange girl's hobby was to stand in the United Nations Hall and deliver a speech as the Secretary-General of the Model United Nations, but she had accomplished this by herself.
Other than that... Gu Lu really seemed to realize that he didn't know what other interests Zhou Lin had.
Further, Gu Lu recalled that he didn’t seem to know his sister Gu Jiayu’s hobbies. Did he like to make money? Martial arts culture?
"Do you like martial arts culture? I just want to write "The Four Famous Catchers Series"."
How come you have become the kind of person you hate the most, interpreting everything with your arrangements? Gu Lu patted his head. I seemed to be aware of this problem when I was studying, and I tried hard to correct it, but I made it again unknowingly.
"It's not the same mistake. When I was studying, it was because I felt money, fame and wealth for the first time, and wanted to be someone else's father. It's like a father." Gu Lu analyzed in his mind, "This time, I don't want to understand others at all."
The result orientation of both is the same, and there is an essential difference inside. The former is drifting by itself, while the latter is closed.
Obviously the sense of isolation in this world was eliminated a few months ago. Why has it become more closed off after a few years?
Gu Lu thought for a long time, and the person he knew better was actually his high school classmate Qi Caiwei...
After half a minute of silence, President Jian said, "Xiao Gu, I also want your gift. Make arrangements carefully. Now that you’ve given it away, don’t treat it as a task.”
"Thank you, Uncle Jian. I have benefited a lot from Uncle Jian's teachings every time." Gu Lu thanked him, but he felt that something was wrong?
"Ahem, what, I want to thank Uncle Jian on behalf of my friend." Gu Lu thought of it and immediately added.
Not honest at all. President Jian lamented that young people just care about face. Can't they be more honest when it comes to expressing their emotions?
The two hung up the phone.
Gu Lu looked down at his phone and closed the browser. Don't treat the gift as a task, think about it yourself.
He fell into thinking, and also thinking about Gu Lu's domestic agent.
“Purchase the film and television drama rights of “Mr. Holmes”?” Guo Dafa was confused because he knew very well that it was impossible to hire foreigners to film domestic entertainment, and it was more likely that the protagonist would still be a youngster.
So, are you looking for a young talent to remake Mr. Holmes? Even though Guo Dafa only recognized money and not people, he was still stunned at this moment.
“Can you give us an overview of your company’s filming plan? No, no, no, our company has no interference in the development of copyrights, as long as it does not involve adaptations that violate national security.” Guo Dafa responded, “I’m just curious about your company. plan.”
"Have you seen the famous British drama "Charlotte", Mr. Guo? The background of the stage story is from Queen Victoria to modern times. So it is not a big deal for us to move the story to China, and the protagonist is Sherlock Holmes God-grandson.”
"Didn't the book say that Sherlock Holmes came to China to look for Acorus in order to alleviate his Alzheimer's disease? Wasn't it normal for him to be a godson at that time?" the company representative responded.
Sure enough, there are always more solutions than problems. Guo Dafa understood clearly. It turns out that you want to create a sequel in the name of the novel.
"In terms of price - so many Gu Lu dramas have..." The opposite company started to lower the price.
This touches Guo Dafa’s bottom line. You can mess around with the script, but it’s your mistake to lower the price. He has no guaranteed salary and relies on profit sharing.
Do you think you are squeezing money out of writers? That's all his money!
"Teacher Dagu's new work "From the New World" is about to be released. Your company values this, so you want to buy the copyright. Does it have much to do with the performance of the previous series?" Guo Dafa hit the nail on the head, "Let's open the skylight and tell the truth. You are betting on a new work It can become a best-seller, and Teacher Da Gu’s name will once again become the focus of discussion. I think the film and television copyright fee of 4 million is appropriate, because we can provide a guaranteed service.”
What to open. joke?
The company's budget is only two million, and it only costs two million to purchase the copyright of popular works. What guaranteed service is worth two million? !
(End of this chapter)