Literary Superstar

Chapter 35: The industry is shocked

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Most editors in the same industry know each other, so the editors of "Science Fiction World" are asking one by one to see if it is true.

"What? Please speak louder, I didn't hear you clearly."

This group of editors are well aware of the status of "Selected Novels" in the industry, which is not accessible to ordinary people. Even many traditional writers may not be able to appear on the stage of this magazine.

"I said, "Rural Teacher" will be published in the next issue of "Selected Novels"!"

"It's true that newborn calves are not afraid of tigers. Only newcomers dare to recommend science fiction novels, but he was rejected in the end."

"Talk to you next time."

"Holy shit, my friend just replied and said it was true. It was submitted by a new editor, and it was actually accepted."

The two of them chatted and waited for the road to clear, and wasted their time in traffic jams.

After hearing Lin Han's words, Wang Yifan, as an industry insider, almost bit off his tongue and asked hesitantly: ""Selected Novels"? Are you sure they are willing to reprint a science fiction novel!?"

Wang Yifan took a deep breath, "This is big news. It's surprising not only to you, but also to the entire science fiction world. It's much better than the sales volume."

"I heard that the new editor was a well-connected person, and the editor-in-chief of "Selected Novels" was too embarrassed to refuse, so he agreed. Basically, it was approved because of the editor's face."

The editors at the two desks next to him also pricked up their ears, ready to hear the inside story.

Chen Chuhe glanced at the intern, educated him and said, "Of course I believe him, but you have to verify this kind of thing. Come up with evidence and shut up those people directly."

"I'm so surprised. No matter how it got on the page, it's big news. Mainstream literature is finally not so repulsive to our science fiction novels."

"In the final analysis, this is just Lin Han's good luck. If other science fiction novels can meet such a bold new editor, they will definitely be able to get it."

Lin Han didn't care about Wang Yifan's sudden increase in volume, "Yes, the contract has been signed. After they finish editing the manuscript, it will be posted. It will be available soon. I did not expect such a day."

"If there are 10,000 to 20,000 members of the Writers Association, if they all have to give face, can "Selected Novels" still be in business? I think it is because of the high quality of the novels, especially the description of reality, which is deep in the bone marrow and makes people despair. See a glimmer of hope.”

"Maybe he is a member of the Writers' Association. After all, this is a magazine owned by the Chinese Writers' Association, so it should give him some face."

"Perhaps he has an acquaintance in "Selected Novels". Some magazines have abandoned the literary spirit. If you have money, you can get into it."

"It's not bad. After you finish this matter, just submit the manuscript. I think they want to rush the sales volume in the last month."

Other people a little further away also talked about this matter. Their magazine actually didn't receive any news. Normally, they would notify the original magazine.

Originally, "Science Fiction World" had attached great importance to Lin Han and was willing to pay up to 5,000 words per thousand words to invite him to continue writing articles. But now Wang Yifan discovered that Lin Han had quietly become the first person to appear in "Selected Novels" in the past three years. "The science fiction writer whose identity has changed so quickly is a bit hard to accept.

Wang Yifan didn't expect that everyone didn't believe Lin Han, and some people even started asking others on QQ or calling others. Even Chen Chuhe quickly took out his mobile phone, found a friend's phone number in the address book, and sent a text message.

"Anyway, I don't believe it. You should find someone to confirm it. This news is too exciting."

"Yes, it has been many years since science fiction has been published in such an orthodox literary publication. This is the first time in recent years."

"Teacher's Literature, right? No problem. We also contacted "Selected Novels" to reprint it, so two magazines invited us, which is really a good thing."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Han turned to look at Chen Jiaxuan. She was staring at him with a smile on her face, "Feeling happy now?"

"Didn't I call to make an appointment with Lin Han? I wanted him to publish a new novel in the 12th issue. But he told me that "Selected Novels" had signed a contract with him and the next issue would be on sale."

"Master, don't you believe Teacher Lin too?"

"It's okay, it's okay. I'll try to keep working hard in the future. As long as we write well, science fiction novels will one day attract mainstream attention. Although they are niche, they are all speculations about the future and have their own value."

"Well, then you should think about your new book. I hope it will be as good as "Country Teacher". Goodbye."

"Okay, okay, I plan to contact their editor-in-chief directly to see how much importance they attach to your article. I also want him to help introduce a publishing house or something."

At the same time, in the editorial department of "Science Fiction World", Wang Yifan, who got the first-hand news, didn't even care. He directly said to his master Chen Chuhe: "I just called Lin Han and he said that "Country Teacher" was "Selected Novels" reprinted it!"

"I don't believe it. How could a mainstream cultural magazine like "Selected Novels" take notice of this novel? "Country Teacher" is of very good quality, but science fiction has always been discriminated against, and it actually succeeded this time?"

The entire editorial department suddenly became silent. All editors and other staff turned their attention to Wang Yifan and Chen Chuhe, wanting to make sure that this was not an auditory hallucination.

"Could it be that he wants us to increase the price of his new book in order to increase his own self-esteem? In this way, he can increase his bargaining chips. After we sign the new book contract, he will tell us that he has been rejected by the novel selection. .”

Just like the education system magazine "Teacher's Literature", it also wanted to reprint "Rural Teacher", but it first communicated with the editorial department of "Science Fiction World", and then Wang Yifan relayed it to Lin Han.

Frightened by the sudden voice, Chen Chuhe quickly pulled Wang Yifan's arm and asked: "How on earth could it be? Why do I sound so mysterious?"

"Really or not? I want to call an acquaintance to see if he is lying. If he is, it would be bad. Our magazine cannot deal with authors with bad character. This is a matter of principle. .”

Before Chen Chuhe could speak, an editor next to him spoke up: "Really or not, it's been a long time since a science fiction novel appeared in "Selected Novels". Why can he be listed on it?"

These two editors are both experienced, and they tend to complicate things. Their words immediately spread throughout the editorial department.

Lin Han chuckled softly. He also knew how shocking the news was. No science fiction novel had appeared in a mainstream publication like "Selected Novels" for several years. He was the only one, which of course he should be proud of.

"Wow, this is really shocking news!" Wang Yifan couldn't hide his surprise. This was almost a lifetime series.