Chapter 55 Entering the North American Market
The Huaguo Youth Daily published an article titled "Young Writer in the New Era—Chen Linfeng."
[In 1984, a cartoonist named Akira Toriyama began serializing a comic called Dragon Ball in Weekly Shonen Jump, which started the neon comic craze for more than ten years.
In 1999, a young writer named Chen Linfeng released his first novel. In the following years, his exciting novel style attracted widespread attention among young writers.
More and more young writers are beginning to learn this kind of plot and story design, and a number of best-selling works have emerged.
Some submit manuscripts to publishing houses, while others move to online serialization.
Popular literature is becoming a craze.
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The article details Chen Linfeng’s various achievements since he first published the article, including the number of domestic and foreign novels published. His popularity in various places has even roughly estimated the monetary benefits he received.
This is the first time that an important media outlet has systematically introduced him in detail.
The report regards him as the most important benchmark figure among the new generation of writers. He is influencing more and more young people and has a huge impact on the entire literary publishing industry.
Once the article was published, it aroused huge attention in China and was reprinted by many media.
This time the new book is released, Chen Linfeng did not do any book signings. He already has a sufficient fan base, and the specific publicity effect can be found out from his school.
Some students in the same class are asking about Chen Linfeng’s new book. Obviously these good students don’t pay much attention to the news on weekdays.
After the new book was released, it failed to surpass the record set by "Jieyoujie Commissary", with sales reaching 400,000 copies in the first week.
This is already an incredible achievement. The sales of other physical book authors have seen a relatively obvious decline, but Chen Linfeng's first-week sales can still be maintained at this level.
This is completely sales data that transcends the times, making people dream back to the last century.
At the same time, Chen Linfeng’s works officially entered the American market for the first time.
Kodansha helped connect Disney Publishing and Universal, and talked about an 8% royalty rate for non-newcomers, which can be said to be a relatively conscientious price.
I have long heard that Kodansha and Disney are closely related, and looking at it this way, it is indeed true.
Chen Linfeng’s book is on sale in the beautiful country for the first time, so of course he has to go to North America to participate in promotional activities.
Although not many people in the beautiful country know him, he must have an attitude and not let Kodansha and Disney Publishing lose face.
Editor-in-chief Noma...oh, now I will call him deputy editor-in-chief Noma. Last time he was promoted due to his merit and became the second person in the editorial department, second only to the chief editor.
And because of his profound background, his authority in the editorial department has skyrocketed, and sometimes the editor-in-chief has to give in.
Noma returned the favor this time, not only helping Chen Linfeng get in touch with Disney Publishing Company, but also giving him a ride on the horse and going to Beautiful Country with him to introduce a Disney executive.
Chen Linfeng went to Neon first, and then the two flew to Los Angeles together.
After arriving at the place, after a day of time difference adjustment, Noma led Chen Linfeng to meet with Peter, the senior executive of Disney Publishing Company.
Peter is in charge of publicity and publishing at the publishing house. Like Noma, he is also a second-generation person with a profound background. The two have a very good relationship.
How good is it?
Let's put it this way, when Peter went to Neon, he accepted Noma's hospitality, and the two of them shared the same girl in the nightclub.
After a short exchange of greetings, the three of them knew English and there was no problem in communication.
Noma recommended to Pete, "This is the author I discovered personally, Chen.
Today, one of his books has sold more than 8 million, and the sales of all his works have exceeded 20 million. Ben."
Pete looked more serious, such a writer deserves attention no matter where he is.
Noma continued to introduce, "Now his new book is partially linked to your new Hollywood movie "Resident Evil"."
Pete nodded. He knew this. There are no secrets in Hollywood.
Noma emphasized, "The most important thing is that the quality of the new book is very high. When I was reading it, I couldn't stop, and the plot was extremely exciting.
The content of the novel is also very diverse. There are people of all kinds, and I think it fits the book market of Emily Ken. "Noma, you are very active," Pete said with emotion. He rarely sees his friends working so hard.
It seems that the news that Noma was promoted because of the sales of a young writer's work is true.
"I'm sorry, I will always praise excellent works." Noma leaned slightly.
"Okay, I will pay more attention to this book."
After achieving his goal, Noma retreated. Later, he will travel to the beautiful country for a while, so it is also convenient to help recommend this time.
Chen Linfeng expressed his gratitude to Noma. The rest depends on whether Pete can do his best.
He is still just a newcomer to the beautiful country. If he wants to open up the situation, he must have enough publicity and exposure.
The traffic brought by Constantine Pictures is only one aspect, the publicity from Disney Publishing is also very important.
Peter returned to the company and asked his subordinates for a sample book of "Infinite World".
The translation, finalization, and printing of this book have been initially completed. We are just waiting for publicity to be launched before it can be put on the shelves for sale.
He has dealt with many books like this, so he doesn't think this one is special.
Although that young writer has achieved very good results abroad, in order to break into the North American market, he has to go through the hurdle of being a newcomer again.
Even though Peter has a background, he will not use it easily, because if he cannot achieve good results, his position in his father's heart will be lowered.
Be aware that he has many competitors.
“I’m afraid I’m going to disappoint Noma.”
Pete also has a lot of daily work. By the time he finishes his work and thinks about reading, he is already getting off work.
He took the book and prepared to read it when he went home.
When a friend recommends something for the first time, it is always necessary to give him face, otherwise it will be difficult to talk to him if he is asked later.
Peter returned home and took a shower. Then he remembered that he had made an appointment with his bed partner for a friendly match today.
“But it’s still early, let me watch it for a while first.”
Peter sat on the sofa and looked through the books.
"Well, it turns out that it is linked to the Resident Evil in this way, which is interesting."
"Why is this SHuaiXiLI so stupid? Doesn't he know that Chu is the intelligent elite set by the author?"
“Haha, look, you are going to die.”
“Fuck! Fuck! How could Chu die?”
Peter became more and more fascinated as he watched.
"Tuk tuk tuk", at this time someone knocked on the door outside, but Pete turned a deaf ear.
After a while, the phone on the coffee table rang.
Peter answered the phone impatiently.
"Peter, are you home?"
"Yes, I'm here."
"Then why don't you open the door for me?"
"Um, I'm sorry, I didn't hear the knock on the door." Pete said, My eyes are still staring at the book.
He said without thinking, "I still have something to do now, please call back later."
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"What are you talking about? Didn't you call me here today?"
Peter suddenly realized that this was the arrival of his bed partner.
He glanced at the door hesitantly, then looked at the book at hand, and then said painfully, "I thought about it, today is not suitable. Let's make an appointment another day."
The other party was simply unbelievable, how could such a thing happen.
"Shit, did you find a new bed partner and just abandoned me so easily? You..."
Peter hung up the phone immediately.
He kept watching until late at night, and finally saw that the protagonist group was wiped out by the enemy, leaving only the protagonist resurrected with props.
When Pete was thinking about how the protagonist should resurrect his teammates one by one, he turned back and found that there was no follow-up.
“What’s down there? Why is it gone down there!”
(End of this chapter)