Zhao Han looked at Lin Han in surprise. He clearly didn't believe that this beautiful beauty could be his agent. He thought she was a cunning man. Now after seeing Chen Jiaxuan's appearance, he relaxed. The young The agent means there is no experience.
"Laddered royalties?" Zhao Han touched his watch and fell into thinking. This seemed to be a good solution.
"Hello, Mr. Zhao, I am Lin Han's literary agent. I am now fully responsible for his literary agent status." Chen Jiaxuan smiled and stretched out her hand. She already had a plan. Anyone who underestimated her would suffer a lot. deficit.
"Hello, Mr. Zhao, I am Lin Han's literary agent. I am now fully responsible for his literary agent status." Chen Jiaxuan smiled and stretched out her hand. She already had a plan. Anyone who underestimated her would suffer a lot. deficit.
Zhao Han coughed lightly. He also knew that the Renmin University Press and Popular Book Publishing Center, which he was in charge of, had not published science fiction novels for some time, so he would be very cautious in trying and not allow too big a surprise. error.
"Xiao Chen, this is too outrageous. I can't agree to it at all. Many authors who have sold more than one million copies do not enjoy the 15% royalties. Our publishing house can only give 13%."
When Lin Han heard this, he couldn't help but raise his lips. He had discussed this issue with Chen Jiaxuan in text messages before, and now it was finally here.
So, Chen Jiaxuan took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that Mr. Zhao is also a lover of science fiction novels. If this book is published in your publishing house, you will definitely be the first to read the whole story. Moreover, People who like science fiction understand science fiction best. Others discriminate against science fiction. Don’t you want to change their opinions? How is the quality of this book? What does it mean to science fiction fans and non-science fiction fans? Only you Most clearly.”
"In fact, I haven't held a formal evaluation yet, and the process of our publishing house has not been completed. I just don't want to miss such a good novel." Zhao Han smiled and began to change his attitude and take the warm-hearted route.
Chen Jiaxuan had no objection to this. She took out a piece of paper, drew a ladder pattern on it, and wrote at the bottom: "If the first printing is 50,000 copies and the final sales volume is less than 100,000 copies, then we will take 5 % royalties. If the first printing is 100,000 copies and the total sales volume is less than 200,000 copies, we will get 8% royalties. When the total sales volume is less than 500,000 copies, the royalty rate will be 10%. If the sales volume exceeds 50,000 copies, we will get 8% royalties. If it exceeds 1 million copies, it will be calculated at 15%."
"Xiao Chen, this is too outrageous. I can't agree to it at all. Many authors who have sold more than one million copies do not enjoy the 15% royalties. Our publishing house can only give 13%."
"To be honest, there are not many science fiction works in the book market now. Many books are unsalable after printing. We cannot guarantee that this book will be able to sell hundreds of thousands of copies, so we are more careful in printing. The first printing We can only give out 50,000 copies." Zhao Han began to lower the price. He did not want to divide the profits of his publishing house. Unless it is a sequel to a famous book, he would be more cautious in the first printing of any book.
"Hello, Ms. Chen, Xiao Lin is a potential writer, and it would be great to have you help him explore commercial value."
Chen Jiaxuan smiled brightly, and said with a smile: "I have no objections. Being able to cooperate with Mr. Zhao and having Renmin University Press publish for us is simply the most wonderful thing."
It was clear to the onlookers that Liu Jun had been watching silently. He had to admire Chen Jiaxuan's approach. He clearly wanted the stepped royalties from the beginning, but he didn't say anything and developed towards it step by step without being impatient.
"It's like this. The publishing agreement we signed with your company is only for simplified Chinese publishing rights. If there is electronic sales, we will charge additional royalties according to the general proportion. What do you think?"
"That's no problem. We won't publish an English version or a traditional Chinese version. As for the electronic copyright, we will put it on Douban Reading, Amazon and other places through e-books. The sales volume cannot be faked, and the royalties will be paid with 30% of the sales."
"Laddered royalties?" Zhao Han touched his watch and fell into thinking. This seemed to be a good solution.
However, Chen Jiaxuan didn't buy it. The royalty was too low and she couldn't accept it at all. This was Lin Han's debut novel. It wasn't going to be a blockbuster, but at least it couldn't hold him back.
Lin Han and Liu Jun looked at each other, and then completely entered the drama mode to see how the old fox and the little fox were fighting.
"Laddered royalties?" Zhao Han touched his watch and fell into thinking. This seemed to be a good solution.
Chen Jiaxuan showed her mobile phone, "I have discussed it with the editorial department of "Science Fiction World" before, and they agreed to allow the novel "I, Robot" to be serialized in the magazine. Now the contract has been reviewed by the legal department of our studio. . The price is a commercial secret and cannot be disclosed, but it is definitely a celebrity-level price. So we think this book has the potential to sell well, and the 5% royalty is a bit unacceptable."
All Zhao Han had to do was sit on the ground and pay back the money. The two of them were negotiating back and forth, and it took a while before they finally stopped.
"Hello, Mr. Zhao, I am Lin Han's literary agent. I am now fully responsible for his literary agent status." Chen Jiaxuan smiled and stretched out her hand. She already had a plan. Anyone who underestimated her would suffer a lot. deficit.
When Lin Han heard this, he couldn't help but raise his lips. He had discussed this issue with Chen Jiaxuan in text messages before, and now it was finally here.
"Hello, Mr. Zhao, I am Lin Han's literary agent. I am now fully responsible for his literary agent status." Chen Jiaxuan smiled and stretched out her hand. She already had a plan. Anyone who underestimated her would suffer a lot. deficit.
Chen Jiaxuan showed her mobile phone, "I have discussed it with the editorial department of "Science Fiction World" before, and they agreed to allow the novel "I, Robot" to be serialized in the magazine. Now the contract has been reviewed by the legal department of our studio. . The price is a commercial secret and cannot be disclosed, but it is definitely a celebrity-level price. So we think this book has the potential to sell well, and the 5% royalty is a bit unacceptable."
However, Chen Jiaxuan didn't buy it. The royalty was too low and she couldn't accept it at all. This was Lin Han's debut novel. It wasn't going to be a blockbuster, but at least it couldn't hold him back.
"That's no problem. We won't publish an English version or a traditional Chinese version. As for the electronic copyright, we will put it on Douban Reading, Amazon and other places through e-books. The sales volume cannot be faked, and the royalties will be paid with 30% of the sales."
Fortunately, "Science Fiction World" was extremely generous and gave him a manuscript fee of 2,500 per thousand words. In the future, novels of thousands of words will be published on it every month, which at least guarantees Lin Han's income.
Lin Han and Liu Jun looked at each other, and then completely entered the drama mode to see how the old fox and the little fox were fighting.
"Don't worry, Mr. Zhao. I've already conceived it now, and I'm just waiting to go back and write it all out. I will definitely give it to you before New Year's Day, and the quality will not be lower than the previous one."
Chen Jiaxuan smiled brightly, and said with a smile: "I have no objections. Being able to cooperate with Mr. Zhao and having Renmin University Press publish for us is simply the most wonderful thing."
So, Chen Jiaxuan took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that Mr. Zhao is also a lover of science fiction novels. If this book is published in your publishing house, you will definitely be the first to read the whole story. Moreover, People who like science fiction understand science fiction best. Others discriminate against science fiction. Don’t you want to change their opinions? How is the quality of this book? What does it mean to science fiction fans and non-science fiction fans? Only you Most clearly.”
"Hello, Mr. Zhao, I am Lin Han's literary agent. I am now fully responsible for his literary agent status." Chen Jiaxuan smiled and stretched out her hand. She already had a plan. Anyone who underestimated her would suffer a lot. deficit.
"To be honest, there are not many science fiction works in the book market now. Many books are unsalable after printing. We cannot guarantee that this book will be able to sell hundreds of thousands of copies, so we are more careful in printing. The first printing We can only give out 50,000 copies." Zhao Han began to lower the price. He did not want to divide the profits of his publishing house. Unless it is a sequel to a famous book, he would be more cautious in the first printing of any book.
"Hello, Mr. Zhao, I am Lin Han's literary agent. I am now fully responsible for his literary agent status." Chen Jiaxuan smiled and stretched out her hand. She already had a plan. Anyone who underestimated her would suffer a lot. deficit.
When Lin Han heard this, he couldn't help but raise his lips. He had discussed this issue with Chen Jiaxuan in text messages before, and now it was finally here.
"In fact, I haven't held a formal evaluation yet, and the process of our publishing house has not been completed. I just don't want to miss such a good novel." Zhao Han smiled and began to change his attitude and take the warm-hearted route.
"It's like this. The publishing agreement we signed with your company is only for simplified Chinese publishing rights. If there is electronic sales, we will charge additional royalties according to the general proportion. What do you think?"
"Don't worry, Mr. Zhao. I've already conceived it now, and I'm just waiting to go back and write it all out. I will definitely give it to you before New Year's Day, and the quality will not be lower than the previous one."
"That's no problem. We won't publish an English version or a traditional Chinese version. As for the electronic copyright, we will put it on Douban Reading, Amazon and other places through e-books. The sales volume cannot be faked, and the royalties will be paid with 30% of the sales."
"Mr. Zhao, let's not talk secretly. In fact, I have contacted some publishing houses in private, and they have all read the manuscripts, but we did not choose to sign a contract. Not every publishing house is called Renmin University Publishing House. , their distribution channels and sales scope are far inferior to yours. You must have read this book. If it can only sell 50,000 copies, then it is better not to sign a contract for publishing to save trouble. "
So, Chen Jiaxuan took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that Mr. Zhao is also a lover of science fiction novels. If this book is published in your publishing house, you will definitely be the first to read the whole story. Moreover, People who like science fiction understand science fiction best. Others discriminate against science fiction. Don’t you want to change their opinions? How is the quality of this book? What does it mean to science fiction fans and non-science fiction fans? Only you Most clearly.”
The sales of books in this world are very high. You can know the overall level from "Science Fiction World" which usually sells 800,000 to 900,000 copies. Therefore, the standard set by Chen Jiaxuan is asking for sky-high prices.
The reason is actually very simple. That is because Renmin University Press represents mainstream literature. Its position in the domestic publishing industry is really not that of other publishing houses. Many textbooks used by students are even printed by Renmin University Press. If "I, Robot" can be published and sold by such a publishing house, it will mean that Lin Han has officially entered the ranks of writers and has been recognized by people in the publishing industry.
After Zhao Han thought about it, he found that this method was indeed a good solution to the problem. "This method is good. Let's talk about it in detail."
Chen Jiaxuan showed her mobile phone, "I have discussed it with the editorial department of "Science Fiction World" before, and they agreed to allow the novel "I, Robot" to be serialized in the magazine. Now the contract has been reviewed by the legal department of our studio. . The price is a commercial secret and cannot be disclosed, but it is definitely a celebrity-level price. So we think this book has the potential to sell well, and the 5% royalty is a bit unacceptable."
"Tsk, tsk, Xiao Chen, don't let up at all. Let's do this. 6% is my biggest concession. I can't give a higher number, because the sales of science fiction novels are indeed not as good as expected, unless there is some impact."
All Zhao Han had to do was sit on the ground and pay back the money. The two of them were negotiating back and forth, and it took a while before they finally stopped.
Lin Han turned to look at the energetic Chen Jiaxuan. Her pretty side face shone slightly in the sun. Her delicate skin seemed to have no pores, and her serious look was very eye-catching.
"Laddered royalties?" Zhao Han touched his watch and fell into thinking. This seemed to be a good solution.
"To be honest, there are not many science fiction works in the book market now. Many books are unsalable after printing. We cannot guarantee that this book will be able to sell hundreds of thousands of copies, so we are more careful in printing. The first printing We can only give out 50,000 copies." Zhao Han began to lower the price. He did not want to divide the profits of his publishing house. Unless it is a sequel to a famous book, he would be more cautious in the first printing of any book.
"You are so awesome, little girl. No wonder Xiao Lin asked you to be his literary agent." Zhao Han finally let out a breath, and he stretched out his hand to shake Lin Han's hand, "Come on, write, I want to see it soon End of story.”
This is similar to being published in "Selected Novels", in that you no longer limit yourself to a small area.
The cost of the electronic version is very low, and it is almost additional to the simplified version, so the author can get 30% directly, and the rest is divided between the publisher and the website. This is basically a universal ratio.
"Don't worry, Mr. Zhao. I've already conceived it now, and I'm just waiting to go back and write it all out. I will definitely give it to you before New Year's Day, and the quality will not be lower than the previous one."
The reason is actually very simple. That is because Renmin University Press represents mainstream literature. Its position in the domestic publishing industry is really not that of other publishing houses. Many textbooks used by students are even printed by Renmin University Press. If "I, Robot" can be published and sold by such a publishing house, it will mean that Lin Han has officially entered the ranks of writers and has been recognized by people in the publishing industry.
It was clear to the onlookers that Liu Jun had been watching silently. He had to admire Chen Jiaxuan's approach. He clearly wanted the stepped royalties from the beginning, but he didn't say anything and developed towards it step by step without being impatient.
Zhao Han coughed lightly. He also knew that the Renmin University Press and Popular Book Publishing Center, which he was in charge of, had not published science fiction novels for some time, so he would be very cautious in trying and not allow too big a surprise. error.
Chen Jiaxuan smiled brightly, and said with a smile: "I have no objections. Being able to cooperate with Mr. Zhao and having Renmin University Press publish for us is simply the most wonderful thing."
The cost of the electronic version is very low, and it is almost additional to the simplified version, so the author can get 30% directly, and the rest is divided between the publisher and the website. This is basically a universal ratio.
"It's like this. The publishing agreement we signed with your company is only for simplified Chinese publishing rights. If there is electronic sales, we will charge additional royalties according to the general proportion. What do you think?"
The cost of the electronic version is very low, and it is almost additional to the simplified version, so the author can get 30% directly, and the rest is divided between the publisher and the website. This is basically a universal ratio.
"Now we have reached a consensus? The royalty rate is 5% for less than 200,000 copies, 8% for 200,000-500,000 copies, 10% for 50-100 copies, 12% for 1-2 million copies, and 14% for copies above 200. You have no objection. Are you done?" Zhao Han wiped the sweat from his head, he was really tired talking to young people.
The reason is actually very simple. That is because Renmin University Press represents mainstream literature. Its position in the domestic publishing industry is really not that of other publishing houses. Many textbooks used by students are even printed by Renmin University Press. If "I, Robot" can be published and sold by such a publishing house, it will mean that Lin Han has officially entered the ranks of writers and has been recognized by people in the publishing industry.
"Hello, Ms. Chen, Xiao Lin is a potential writer, and it would be great to have you help him explore commercial value."
Why did Chen Jiaxuan and Lin Han give up negotiating with other publishing houses and choose to go with Renmin University Publishing House
After Zhao Han thought about it, he found that this method was indeed a good solution to the problem. "This method is good. Let's talk about it in detail."
So, Chen Jiaxuan took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that Mr. Zhao is also a lover of science fiction novels. If this book is published in your publishing house, you will definitely be the first to read the whole story. Moreover, People who like science fiction understand science fiction best. Others discriminate against science fiction. Don’t you want to change their opinions? How is the quality of this book? What does it mean to science fiction fans and non-science fiction fans? Only you Most clearly.”
The so-called stepped royalty rate refers to adjusting the royalty rate according to the agreed sales quantity. For example, what is the royalty rate when the sales volume is less than 50,000 copies, what is the royalty rate when the sales volume is 100,000 copies, and what is the royalty rate when the sales volume is above 500,000 copies. These are more flexible. Suitable for people who have confidence in themselves.
Chen Jiaxuan had no objection to this. She took out a piece of paper, drew a ladder pattern on it, and wrote at the bottom: "If the first printing is 50,000 copies and the final sales volume is less than 100,000 copies, then we will take 5 % royalties. If the first printing is 100,000 copies and the total sales volume is less than 200,000 copies, we will get 8% royalties. When the total sales volume is less than 500,000 copies, the royalty rate will be 10%. If the sales volume exceeds 50,000 copies, we will get 8% royalties. If it exceeds 1 million copies, it will be calculated at 15%."
"In fact, I haven't held a formal evaluation yet, and the process of our publishing house has not been completed. I just don't want to miss such a good novel." Zhao Han smiled and began to change his attitude and take the warm-hearted route.
"Mr. Zhao, let's not talk secretly. In fact, I have contacted some publishing houses in private, and they have all read the manuscripts, but we did not choose to sign a contract. Not every publishing house is called Renmin University Publishing House. , their distribution channels and sales scope are far inferior to yours. You must have read this book. If it can only sell 50,000 copies, then it is better not to sign a contract for publishing to save trouble. "
Zhao Han coughed lightly. He also knew that the Renmin University Press and Popular Book Publishing Center, which he was in charge of, had not published science fiction novels for some time, so he would be very cautious in trying and not allow too big a surprise. error.
Lin Han turned to look at the energetic Chen Jiaxuan. Her pretty side face shone slightly in the sun. Her delicate skin seemed to have no pores, and her serious look was very eye-catching.
The reason is actually very simple. That is because Renmin University Press represents mainstream literature. Its position in the domestic publishing industry is really not that of other publishing houses. Many textbooks used by students are even printed by Renmin University Press. If "I, Robot" can be published and sold by such a publishing house, it will mean that Lin Han has officially entered the ranks of writers and has been recognized by people in the publishing industry.
"Hello, Ms. Chen, Xiao Lin is a potential writer, and it would be great to have you help him explore commercial value."
"To be honest, there are not many science fiction works in the book market now. Many books are unsalable after printing. We cannot guarantee that this book will be able to sell hundreds of thousands of copies, so we are more careful in printing. The first printing We can only give out 50,000 copies." Zhao Han began to lower the price. He did not want to divide the profits of his publishing house. Unless it is a sequel to a famous book, he would be more cautious in the first printing of any book.
However, Chen Jiaxuan didn't buy it. The royalty was too low and she couldn't accept it at all. This was Lin Han's debut novel. It wasn't going to be a blockbuster, but at least it couldn't hold him back.
This is similar to being published in "Selected Novels", in that you no longer limit yourself to a small area.
"It's like this. The publishing agreement we signed with your company is only for simplified Chinese publishing rights. If there is electronic sales, we will charge additional royalties according to the general proportion. What do you think?"
After Zhao Han thought about it, he found that this method was indeed a good solution to the problem. "This method is good. Let's talk about it in detail."
"That's no problem. We won't publish an English version or a traditional Chinese version. As for the electronic copyright, we will put it on Douban Reading, Amazon and other places through e-books. The sales volume cannot be faked, and the royalties will be paid with 30% of the sales."
"Now we have reached a consensus? The royalty rate is 5% for less than 200,000 copies, 8% for 200,000-500,000 copies, 10% for 50-100 copies, 12% for 1-2 million copies, and 14% for copies above 200. You have no objection. Are you done?" Zhao Han wiped the sweat from his head, he was really tired talking to young people.
"In fact, I haven't held a formal evaluation yet, and the process of our publishing house has not been completed. I just don't want to miss such a good novel." Zhao Han smiled and began to change his attitude and take the warm-hearted route.
"It's like this. The publishing agreement we signed with your company is only for simplified Chinese publishing rights. If there is electronic sales, we will charge additional royalties according to the general proportion. What do you think?"
Zhao Han looked at Lin Han in surprise. He clearly didn't believe that this beautiful beauty could be his agent. He thought she was a cunning man. Now after seeing Chen Jiaxuan's appearance, he relaxed. The young The agent means there is no experience.
"Happy cooperation. I will email you a formal contract tomorrow. After letting the lawyer read it, we will sign the contract. Xiaolin, don't let people from our editorial department come to press for manuscripts. They have the power to urge manuscripts 108 style, I bet you don’t want to try it.”
Chen Jiaxuan smiled brightly, and said with a smile: "I have no objections. Being able to cooperate with Mr. Zhao and having Renmin University Press publish for us is simply the most wonderful thing."
The reason is actually very simple. That is because Renmin University Press represents mainstream literature. Its position in the domestic publishing industry is really not that of other publishing houses. Many textbooks used by students are even printed by Renmin University Press. If "I, Robot" can be published and sold by such a publishing house, it will mean that Lin Han has officially entered the ranks of writers and has been recognized by people in the publishing industry.
Fortunately, "Science Fiction World" was extremely generous and gave him a manuscript fee of 2,500 per thousand words. In the future, novels of thousands of words will be published on it every month, which at least guarantees Lin Han's income.
"Don't worry, Mr. Zhao. I've already conceived it now, and I'm just waiting to go back and write it all out. I will definitely give it to you before New Year's Day, and the quality will not be lower than the previous one."
However, Chen Jiaxuan didn't buy it. The royalty was too low and she couldn't accept it at all. This was Lin Han's debut novel. It wasn't going to be a blockbuster, but at least it couldn't hold him back.
"To be honest, there are not many science fiction works in the book market now. Many books are unsalable after printing. We cannot guarantee that this book will be able to sell hundreds of thousands of copies, so we are more careful in printing. The first printing We can only give out 50,000 copies." Zhao Han began to lower the price. He did not want to divide the profits of his publishing house. Unless it is a sequel to a famous book, he would be more cautious in the first printing of any book.
Chen Jiaxuan smiled brightly, and said with a smile: "I have no objections. Being able to cooperate with Mr. Zhao and having Renmin University Press publish for us is simply the most wonderful thing."
"Laddered royalties?" Zhao Han touched his watch and fell into thinking. This seemed to be a good solution.
The sales of books in this world are very high. You can know the overall level from "Science Fiction World" which usually sells 800,000 to 900,000 copies. Therefore, the standard set by Chen Jiaxuan is asking for sky-high prices.
So, Chen Jiaxuan took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that Mr. Zhao is also a lover of science fiction novels. If this book is published in your publishing house, you will definitely be the first to read the whole story. Moreover, People who like science fiction understand science fiction best. Others discriminate against science fiction. Don’t you want to change their opinions? How is the quality of this book? What does it mean to science fiction fans and non-science fiction fans? Only you Most clearly.”
The so-called stepped royalty rate refers to adjusting the royalty rate according to the agreed sales quantity. For example, what is the royalty rate when the sales volume is less than 50,000 copies, what is the royalty rate when the sales volume is 100,000 copies, and what is the royalty rate when the sales volume is above 500,000 copies. These are more flexible. Suitable for people who have confidence in themselves.
Chen Jiaxuan had no objection to this. She took out a piece of paper, drew a ladder pattern on it, and wrote at the bottom: "If the first printing is 50,000 copies and the final sales volume is less than 100,000 copies, then we will take 5 % royalties. If the first printing is 100,000 copies and the total sales volume is less than 200,000 copies, we will get 8% royalties. When the total sales volume is less than 500,000 copies, the royalty rate will be 10%. If the sales volume exceeds 50,000 copies, we will get 8% royalties. If it exceeds 1 million copies, it will be calculated at 15%."
Chen Jiaxuan had no objection to this. She took out a piece of paper, drew a ladder pattern on it, and wrote at the bottom: "If the first printing is 50,000 copies and the final sales volume is less than 100,000 copies, then we will take 5 % royalties. If the first printing is 100,000 copies and the total sales volume is less than 200,000 copies, we will get 8% royalties. When the total sales volume is less than 500,000 copies, the royalty rate will be 10%. If the sales volume exceeds 50,000 copies, we will get 8% royalties. If it exceeds 1 million copies, it will be calculated at 15%."
"Mr. Zhao, let's not talk secretly. In fact, I have contacted some publishing houses in private, and they have all read the manuscripts, but we did not choose to sign a contract. Not every publishing house is called Renmin University Publishing House. , their distribution channels and sales scope are far inferior to yours. You must have read this book. If it can only sell 50,000 copies, then it is better not to sign a contract for publishing to save trouble. "
Fortunately, "Science Fiction World" was extremely generous and gave him a manuscript fee of 2,500 per thousand words. In the future, novels of thousands of words will be published on it every month, which at least guarantees Lin Han's income.
After Zhao Han thought about it, he found that this method was indeed a good solution to the problem. "This method is good. Let's talk about it in detail."
"Tsk, tsk, Xiao Chen, don't let up at all. Let's do this. 6% is my biggest concession. I can't give a higher number, because the sales of science fiction novels are indeed not as good as expected, unless there is some impact."
"Happy cooperation. I will email you a formal contract tomorrow. After letting the lawyer read it, we will sign the contract. Xiaolin, don't let people from our editorial department come to press for manuscripts. They have the power to urge manuscripts 108 style, I bet you don’t want to try it.”
"Mr. Zhao, let's not talk secretly. In fact, I have contacted some publishing houses in private, and they have all read the manuscripts, but we did not choose to sign a contract. Not every publishing house is called Renmin University Publishing House. , their distribution channels and sales scope are far inferior to yours. You must have read this book. If it can only sell 50,000 copies, then it is better not to sign a contract for publishing to save trouble. "
"Happy cooperation. I will email you a formal contract tomorrow. After letting the lawyer read it, we will sign the contract. Xiaolin, don't let people from our editorial department come to press for manuscripts. They have the power to urge manuscripts 108 style, I bet you don’t want to try it.”
The so-called stepped royalty rate refers to adjusting the royalty rate according to the agreed sales quantity. For example, what is the royalty rate when the sales volume is less than 50,000 copies, what is the royalty rate when the sales volume is 100,000 copies, and what is the royalty rate when the sales volume is above 500,000 copies. These are more flexible. Suitable for people who have confidence in themselves.
When Lin Han heard this, he couldn't help but raise his lips. He had discussed this issue with Chen Jiaxuan in text messages before, and now it was finally here.
So, Chen Jiaxuan took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that Mr. Zhao is also a lover of science fiction novels. If this book is published in your publishing house, you will definitely be the first to read the whole story. Moreover, People who like science fiction understand science fiction best. Others discriminate against science fiction. Don’t you want to change their opinions? How is the quality of this book? What does it mean to science fiction fans and non-science fiction fans? Only you Most clearly.”
It was clear to the onlookers that Liu Jun had been watching silently. He had to admire Chen Jiaxuan's approach. He clearly wanted the stepped royalties from the beginning, but he didn't say anything and developed towards it step by step without being impatient.
Chen Jiaxuan, who was well prepared, smiled and said, "Mr. Zhao, since you are not worried about sales, and we cannot accept low royalties, why not compromise and choose a stepped royalty rate?"
"Hello, Ms. Chen, Xiao Lin is a potential writer, and it would be great to have you help him explore commercial value."
The so-called stepped royalty rate refers to adjusting the royalty rate according to the agreed sales quantity. For example, what is the royalty rate when the sales volume is less than 50,000 copies, what is the royalty rate when the sales volume is 100,000 copies, and what is the royalty rate when the sales volume is above 500,000 copies. These are more flexible. Suitable for people who have confidence in themselves.
Chen Jiaxuan, who was well prepared, smiled and said, "Mr. Zhao, since you are not worried about sales, and we cannot accept low royalties, why not compromise and choose a stepped royalty rate?"
"Hello, Ms. Chen, Xiao Lin is a potential writer, and it would be great to have you help him explore commercial value."
Chen Jiaxuan had no objection to this. She took out a piece of paper, drew a ladder pattern on it, and wrote at the bottom: "If the first printing is 50,000 copies and the final sales volume is less than 100,000 copies, then we will take 5 % royalties. If the first printing is 100,000 copies and the total sales volume is less than 200,000 copies, we will get 8% royalties. When the total sales volume is less than 500,000 copies, the royalty rate will be 10%. If the sales volume exceeds 50,000 copies, we will get 8% royalties. If it exceeds 1 million copies, it will be calculated at 15%."
"Mr. Zhao, let's not talk secretly. In fact, I have contacted some publishing houses in private, and they have all read the manuscripts, but we did not choose to sign a contract. Not every publishing house is called Renmin University Publishing House. , their distribution channels and sales scope are far inferior to yours. You must have read this book. If it can only sell 50,000 copies, then it is better not to sign a contract for publishing to save trouble. "
The sales of books in this world are very high. You can know the overall level from "Science Fiction World" which usually sells 800,000 to 900,000 copies. Therefore, the standard set by Chen Jiaxuan is asking for sky-high prices.
"Laddered royalties?" Zhao Han touched his watch and fell into thinking. This seemed to be a good solution.
All Zhao Han had to do was sit on the ground and pay back the money. The two of them were negotiating back and forth, and it took a while before they finally stopped.
"That's no problem. We won't publish an English version or a traditional Chinese version. As for the electronic copyright, we will put it on Douban Reading, Amazon and other places through e-books. The sales volume cannot be faked, and the royalties will be paid with 30% of the sales."
"It's like this. The publishing agreement we signed with your company is only for simplified Chinese publishing rights. If there is electronic sales, we will charge additional royalties according to the general proportion. What do you think?"
After Zhao Han thought about it, he found that this method was indeed a good solution to the problem. "This method is good. Let's talk about it in detail."
"That's no problem. We won't publish an English version or a traditional Chinese version. As for the electronic copyright, we will put it on Douban Reading, Amazon and other places through e-books. The sales volume cannot be faked, and the royalties will be paid with 30% of the sales."
The so-called stepped royalty rate refers to adjusting the royalty rate according to the agreed sales quantity. For example, what is the royalty rate when the sales volume is less than 50,000 copies, what is the royalty rate when the sales volume is 100,000 copies, and what is the royalty rate when the sales volume is above 500,000 copies. These are more flexible. Suitable for people who have confidence in themselves.
Chen Jiaxuan, who was well prepared, smiled and said, "Mr. Zhao, since you are not worried about sales, and we cannot accept low royalties, why not compromise and choose a stepped royalty rate?"
Zhao Han coughed lightly. He also knew that the Renmin University Press and Popular Book Publishing Center, which he was in charge of, had not published science fiction novels for some time, so he would be very cautious in trying and not allow too big a surprise. error.
All Zhao Han had to do was sit on the ground and pay back the money. The two of them were negotiating back and forth, and it took a while before they finally stopped.
It was clear to the onlookers that Liu Jun had been watching silently. He had to admire Chen Jiaxuan's approach. He clearly wanted the stepped royalties from the beginning, but he didn't say anything and developed towards it step by step without being impatient.
"Don't worry, Mr. Zhao. I've already conceived it now, and I'm just waiting to go back and write it all out. I will definitely give it to you before New Year's Day, and the quality will not be lower than the previous one."
"Tsk, tsk, Xiao Chen, don't let up at all. Let's do this. 6% is my biggest concession. I can't give a higher number, because the sales of science fiction novels are indeed not as good as expected, unless there is some impact."
"To be honest, there are not many science fiction works in the book market now. Many books are unsalable after printing. We cannot guarantee that this book will be able to sell hundreds of thousands of copies, so we are more careful in printing. The first printing We can only give out 50,000 copies." Zhao Han began to lower the price. He did not want to divide the profits of his publishing house. Unless it is a sequel to a famous book, he would be more cautious in the first printing of any book.
"That's no problem. We won't publish an English version or a traditional Chinese version. As for the electronic copyright, we will put it on Douban Reading, Amazon and other places through e-books. The sales volume cannot be faked, and the royalties will be paid with 30% of the sales."
"You are so awesome, little girl. No wonder Xiao Lin asked you to be his literary agent." Zhao Han finally let out a breath, and he stretched out his hand to shake Lin Han's hand, "Come on, write, I want to see it soon End of story.”
"Laddered royalties?" Zhao Han touched his watch and fell into thinking. This seemed to be a good solution.
"Hello, Mr. Zhao, I am Lin Han's literary agent. I am now fully responsible for his literary agent status." Chen Jiaxuan smiled and stretched out her hand. She already had a plan. Anyone who underestimated her would suffer a lot. deficit.
After Zhao Han thought about it, he found that this method was indeed a good solution to the problem. "This method is good. Let's talk about it in detail."
This is similar to being published in "Selected Novels", in that you no longer limit yourself to a small area.
The reason is actually very simple. That is because Renmin University Press represents mainstream literature. Its position in the domestic publishing industry is really not that of other publishing houses. Many textbooks used by students are even printed by Renmin University Press. If "I, Robot" can be published and sold by such a publishing house, it will mean that Lin Han has officially entered the ranks of writers and has been recognized by people in the publishing industry.
"Hello, Ms. Chen, Xiao Lin is a potential writer, and it would be great to have you help him explore commercial value."
"Xiao Chen, this is too outrageous. I can't agree to it at all. Many authors who have sold more than one million copies do not enjoy the 15% royalties. Our publishing house can only give 13%."
Lin Han stood up and said with a smile: "No problem, we will start working when we get back. Happy cooperation."
"It's like this. The publishing agreement we signed with your company is only for simplified Chinese publishing rights. If there is electronic sales, we will charge additional royalties according to the general proportion. What do you think?"
Chen Jiaxuan showed her mobile phone, "I have discussed it with the editorial department of "Science Fiction World" before, and they agreed to allow the novel "I, Robot" to be serialized in the magazine. Now the contract has been reviewed by the legal department of our studio. . The price is a commercial secret and cannot be disclosed, but it is definitely a celebrity-level price. So we think this book has the potential to sell well, and the 5% royalty is a bit unacceptable."
"It's like this. The publishing agreement we signed with your company is only for simplified Chinese publishing rights. If there is electronic sales, we will charge additional royalties according to the general proportion. What do you think?"
"Xiao Chen, this is too outrageous. I can't agree to it at all. Many authors who have sold more than one million copies do not enjoy the 15% royalties. Our publishing house can only give 13%."
"To be honest, there are not many science fiction works in the book market now. Many books are unsalable after printing. We cannot guarantee that this book will be able to sell hundreds of thousands of copies, so we are more careful in printing. The first printing We can only give out 50,000 copies." Zhao Han began to lower the price. He did not want to divide the profits of his publishing house. Unless it is a sequel to a famous book, he would be more cautious in the first printing of any book.
Chen Jiaxuan smiled brightly, and said with a smile: "I have no objections. Being able to cooperate with Mr. Zhao and having Renmin University Press publish for us is simply the most wonderful thing."
The so-called stepped royalty rate refers to adjusting the royalty rate according to the agreed sales quantity. For example, what is the royalty rate when the sales volume is less than 50,000 copies, what is the royalty rate when the sales volume is 100,000 copies, and what is the royalty rate when the sales volume is above 500,000 copies. These are more flexible. Suitable for people who have confidence in themselves.
Chen Jiaxuan smiled brightly, and said with a smile: "I have no objections. Being able to cooperate with Mr. Zhao and having Renmin University Press publish for us is simply the most wonderful thing."
Why did Chen Jiaxuan and Lin Han give up negotiating with other publishing houses and choose to go with Renmin University Publishing House
"Tsk, tsk, Xiao Chen, don't let up at all. Let's do this. 6% is my biggest concession. I can't give a higher number, because the sales of science fiction novels are indeed not as good as expected, unless there is some impact."
Chen Jiaxuan, who was well prepared, smiled and said, "Mr. Zhao, since you are not worried about sales, and we cannot accept low royalties, why not compromise and choose a stepped royalty rate?"
"That's no problem. We won't publish an English version or a traditional Chinese version. As for the electronic copyright, we will put it on Douban Reading, Amazon and other places through e-books. The sales volume cannot be faked, and the royalties will be paid with 30% of the sales."
"Now we have reached a consensus? The royalty rate is 5% for less than 200,000 copies, 8% for 200,000-500,000 copies, 10% for 50-100 copies, 12% for 1-2 million copies, and 14% for copies above 200. You have no objection. Are you done?" Zhao Han wiped the sweat from his head, he was really tired talking to young people.
So, Chen Jiaxuan took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that Mr. Zhao is also a lover of science fiction novels. If this book is published in your publishing house, you will definitely be the first to read the whole story. Moreover, People who like science fiction understand science fiction best. Others discriminate against science fiction. Don’t you want to change their opinions? How is the quality of this book? What does it mean to science fiction fans and non-science fiction fans? Only you Most clearly.”
It was clear to the onlookers that Liu Jun had been watching silently. He had to admire Chen Jiaxuan's approach. He clearly wanted the stepped royalties from the beginning, but he didn't say anything and developed towards it step by step without being impatient.
Lin Han turned to look at the energetic Chen Jiaxuan. Her pretty side face shone slightly in the sun. Her delicate skin seemed to have no pores, and her serious look was very eye-catching.
Chen Jiaxuan smiled brightly, and said with a smile: "I have no objections. Being able to cooperate with Mr. Zhao and having Renmin University Press publish for us is simply the most wonderful thing."
The cost of the electronic version is very low, and it is almost additional to the simplified version, so the author can get 30% directly, and the rest is divided between the publisher and the website. This is basically a universal ratio.
It was clear to the onlookers that Liu Jun had been watching silently. He had to admire Chen Jiaxuan's approach. He clearly wanted the stepped royalties from the beginning, but he didn't say anything and developed towards it step by step without being impatient.
Chen Jiaxuan showed her mobile phone, "I have discussed it with the editorial department of "Science Fiction World" before, and they agreed to allow the novel "I, Robot" to be serialized in the magazine. Now the contract has been reviewed by the legal department of our studio. . The price is a commercial secret and cannot be disclosed, but it is definitely a celebrity-level price. So we think this book has the potential to sell well, and the 5% royalty is a bit unacceptable."
"Xiao Chen, this is too outrageous. I can't agree to it at all. Many authors who have sold more than one million copies do not enjoy the 15% royalties. Our publishing house can only give 13%."
After Zhao Han thought about it, he found that this method was indeed a good solution to the problem. "This method is good. Let's talk about it in detail."
Chen Jiaxuan had no objection to this. She took out a piece of paper, drew a ladder pattern on it, and wrote at the bottom: "If the first printing is 50,000 copies and the final sales volume is less than 100,000 copies, then we will take 5 % royalties. If the first printing is 100,000 copies and the total sales volume is less than 200,000 copies, we will get 8% royalties. When the total sales volume is less than 500,000 copies, the royalty rate will be 10%. If the sales volume exceeds 50,000 copies, we will get 8% royalties. If it exceeds 1 million copies, it will be calculated at 15%."
This is similar to being published in "Selected Novels", in that you no longer limit yourself to a small area.
Fortunately, "Science Fiction World" was extremely generous and gave him a manuscript fee of 2,500 per thousand words. In the future, novels of thousands of words will be published on it every month, which at least guarantees Lin Han's income.
Lin Han has the confidence to complete the novel with high quality and quantity. He is just looking forward to the final royalty income, but this will have to wait for a long time at least. After all, payment is based on sales volume, and he will get it until the sales volume comes out. Not enough money.
"Xiao Chen, this is too outrageous. I can't agree to it at all. Many authors who have sold more than one million copies do not enjoy the 15% royalties. Our publishing house can only give 13%."
"Xiao Chen, this is too outrageous. I can't agree to it at all. Many authors who have sold more than one million copies do not enjoy the 15% royalties. Our publishing house can only give 13%."
Chen Jiaxuan had no objection to this. She took out a piece of paper, drew a ladder pattern on it, and wrote at the bottom: "If the first printing is 50,000 copies and the final sales volume is less than 100,000 copies, then we will take 5 % royalties. If the first printing is 100,000 copies and the total sales volume is less than 200,000 copies, we will get 8% royalties. When the total sales volume is less than 500,000 copies, the royalty rate will be 10%. If the sales volume exceeds 50,000 copies, we will get 8% royalties. If it exceeds 1 million copies, it will be calculated at 15%."
Chen Jiaxuan had no objection to this. She took out a piece of paper, drew a ladder pattern on it, and wrote at the bottom: "If the first printing is 50,000 copies and the final sales volume is less than 100,000 copies, then we will take 5 % royalties. If the first printing is 100,000 copies and the total sales volume is less than 200,000 copies, we will get 8% royalties. When the total sales volume is less than 500,000 copies, the royalty rate will be 10%. If the sales volume exceeds 50,000 copies, we will get 8% royalties. If it exceeds 1 million copies, it will be calculated at 15%."
Chen Jiaxuan had no objection to this. She took out a piece of paper, drew a ladder pattern on it, and wrote at the bottom: "If the first printing is 50,000 copies and the final sales volume is less than 100,000 copies, then we will take 5 % royalties. If the first printing is 100,000 copies and the total sales volume is less than 200,000 copies, we will get 8% royalties. When the total sales volume is less than 500,000 copies, the royalty rate will be 10%. If the sales volume exceeds 50,000 copies, we will get 8% royalties. If it exceeds 1 million copies, it will be calculated at 15%."
Lin Han has the confidence to complete the novel with high quality and quantity. He is just looking forward to the final royalty income, but this will have to wait for a long time at least. After all, payment is based on sales volume, and he will get it until the sales volume comes out. Not enough money.
"Now we have reached a consensus? The royalty rate is 5% for less than 200,000 copies, 8% for 200,000-500,000 copies, 10% for 50-100 copies, 12% for 1-2 million copies, and 14% for copies above 200. You have no objection. Are you done?" Zhao Han wiped the sweat from his head, he was really tired talking to young people.
The sales of books in this world are very high. You can know the overall level from "Science Fiction World" which usually sells 800,000 to 900,000 copies. Therefore, the standard set by Chen Jiaxuan is asking for sky-high prices.
The sales of books in this world are very high. You can know the overall level from "Science Fiction World" which usually sells 800,000 to 900,000 copies. Therefore, the standard set by Chen Jiaxuan is asking for sky-high prices.
The so-called stepped royalty rate refers to adjusting the royalty rate according to the agreed sales quantity. For example, what is the royalty rate when the sales volume is less than 50,000 copies, what is the royalty rate when the sales volume is 100,000 copies, and what is the royalty rate when the sales volume is above 500,000 copies. These are more flexible. Suitable for people who have confidence in themselves.
"Happy cooperation. I will email you a formal contract tomorrow. After letting the lawyer read it, we will sign the contract. Xiaolin, don't let people from our editorial department come to press for manuscripts. They have the power to urge manuscripts 108 style, I bet you don’t want to try it.”
"Hello, Mr. Zhao, I am Lin Han's literary agent. I am now fully responsible for his literary agent status." Chen Jiaxuan smiled and stretched out her hand. She already had a plan. Anyone who underestimated her would suffer a lot. deficit.
"Laddered royalties?" Zhao Han touched his watch and fell into thinking. This seemed to be a good solution.
"To be honest, there are not many science fiction works in the book market now. Many books are unsalable after printing. We cannot guarantee that this book will be able to sell hundreds of thousands of copies, so we are more careful in printing. The first printing We can only give out 50,000 copies." Zhao Han began to lower the price. He did not want to divide the profits of his publishing house. Unless it is a sequel to a famous book, he would be more cautious in the first printing of any book.
All Zhao Han had to do was sit on the ground and pay back the money. The two of them were negotiating back and forth, and it took a while before they finally stopped.
The cost of the electronic version is very low, and it is almost additional to the simplified version, so the author can get 30% directly, and the rest is divided between the publisher and the website. This is basically a universal ratio.
Chen Jiaxuan showed her mobile phone, "I have discussed it with the editorial department of "Science Fiction World" before, and they agreed to allow the novel "I, Robot" to be serialized in the magazine. Now the contract has been reviewed by the legal department of our studio. . The price is a commercial secret and cannot be disclosed, but it is definitely a celebrity-level price. So we think this book has the potential to sell well, and the 5% royalty is a bit unacceptable."
Chen Jiaxuan smiled brightly, and said with a smile: "I have no objections. Being able to cooperate with Mr. Zhao and having Renmin University Press publish for us is simply the most wonderful thing."
"You are so awesome, little girl. No wonder Xiao Lin asked you to be his literary agent." Zhao Han finally let out a breath, and he stretched out his hand to shake Lin Han's hand, "Come on, write, I want to see it soon End of story.”
The reason is actually very simple. That is because Renmin University Press represents mainstream literature. Its position in the domestic publishing industry is really not that of other publishing houses. Many textbooks used by students are even printed by Renmin University Press. If "I, Robot" can be published and sold by such a publishing house, it will mean that Lin Han has officially entered the ranks of writers and has been recognized by people in the publishing industry.
"Now we have reached a consensus? The royalty rate is 5% for less than 200,000 copies, 8% for 200,000-500,000 copies, 10% for 50-100 copies, 12% for 1-2 million copies, and 14% for copies above 200. You have no objection. Are you done?" Zhao Han wiped the sweat from his head, he was really tired talking to young people.
It was clear to the onlookers that Liu Jun had been watching silently. He had to admire Chen Jiaxuan's approach. He clearly wanted the stepped royalties from the beginning, but he didn't say anything and developed towards it step by step without being impatient.
"Now we have reached a consensus? The royalty rate is 5% for less than 200,000 copies, 8% for 200,000-500,000 copies, 10% for 50-100 copies, 12% for 1-2 million copies, and 14% for copies above 200. You have no objection. Are you done?" Zhao Han wiped the sweat from his head, he was really tired talking to young people.
Why did Chen Jiaxuan and Lin Han give up negotiating with other publishing houses and choose to go with Renmin University Publishing House
Lin Han turned to look at the energetic Chen Jiaxuan. Her pretty side face shone slightly in the sun. Her delicate skin seemed to have no pores, and her serious look was very eye-catching.
The cost of the electronic version is very low, and it is almost additional to the simplified version, so the author can get 30% directly, and the rest is divided between the publisher and the website. This is basically a universal ratio.
"Hello, Mr. Zhao, I am Lin Han's literary agent. I am now fully responsible for his literary agent status." Chen Jiaxuan smiled and stretched out her hand. She already had a plan. Anyone who underestimated her would suffer a lot. deficit.
Chen Jiaxuan smiled brightly, and said with a smile: "I have no objections. Being able to cooperate with Mr. Zhao and having Renmin University Press publish for us is simply the most wonderful thing."
"To be honest, there are not many science fiction works in the book market now. Many books are unsalable after printing. We cannot guarantee that this book will be able to sell hundreds of thousands of copies, so we are more careful in printing. The first printing We can only give out 50,000 copies." Zhao Han began to lower the price. He did not want to divide the profits of his publishing house. Unless it is a sequel to a famous book, he would be more cautious in the first printing of any book.
All Zhao Han had to do was sit on the ground and pay back the money. The two of them were negotiating back and forth, and it took a while before they finally stopped.
The reason is actually very simple. That is because Renmin University Press represents mainstream literature. Its position in the domestic publishing industry is really not that of other publishing houses. Many textbooks used by students are even printed by Renmin University Press. If "I, Robot" can be published and sold by such a publishing house, it will mean that Lin Han has officially entered the ranks of writers and has been recognized by people in the publishing industry.
The cost of the electronic version is very low, and it is almost additional to the simplified version, so the author can get 30% directly, and the rest is divided between the publisher and the website. This is basically a universal ratio.
Lin Han and Liu Jun looked at each other, and then completely entered the drama mode to see how the old fox and the little fox were fighting.
"You are so awesome, little girl. No wonder Xiao Lin asked you to be his literary agent." Zhao Han finally let out a breath, and he stretched out his hand to shake Lin Han's hand, "Come on, write, I want to see it soon End of story.”
The cost of the electronic version is very low, and it is almost additional to the simplified version, so the author can get 30% directly, and the rest is divided between the publisher and the website. This is basically a universal ratio.
After Zhao Han thought about it, he found that this method was indeed a good solution to the problem. "This method is good. Let's talk about it in detail."
Zhao Han coughed lightly. He also knew that the Renmin University Press and Popular Book Publishing Center, which he was in charge of, had not published science fiction novels for some time, so he would be very cautious in trying and not allow too big a surprise. error.
"It's like this. The publishing agreement we signed with your company is only for simplified Chinese publishing rights. If there is electronic sales, we will charge additional royalties according to the general proportion. What do you think?"
The so-called stepped royalty rate refers to adjusting the royalty rate according to the agreed sales quantity. For example, what is the royalty rate when the sales volume is less than 50,000 copies, what is the royalty rate when the sales volume is 100,000 copies, and what is the royalty rate when the sales volume is above 500,000 copies. These are more flexible. Suitable for people who have confidence in themselves.
So, Chen Jiaxuan took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that Mr. Zhao is also a lover of science fiction novels. If this book is published in your publishing house, you will definitely be the first to read the whole story. Moreover, People who like science fiction understand science fiction best. Others discriminate against science fiction. Don’t you want to change their opinions? How is the quality of this book? What does it mean to science fiction fans and non-science fiction fans? Only you Most clearly.”
Lin Han stood up and said with a smile: "No problem, we will start working when we get back. Happy cooperation."
Chen Jiaxuan smiled brightly, and said with a smile: "I have no objections. Being able to cooperate with Mr. Zhao and having Renmin University Press publish for us is simply the most wonderful thing."
"Hello, Ms. Chen, Xiao Lin is a potential writer, and it would be great to have you help him explore commercial value."
"It's like this. The publishing agreement we signed with your company is only for simplified Chinese publishing rights. If there is electronic sales, we will charge additional royalties according to the general proportion. What do you think?"
"Happy cooperation. I will email you a formal contract tomorrow. After letting the lawyer read it, we will sign the contract. Xiaolin, don't let people from our editorial department come to press for manuscripts. They have the power to urge manuscripts 108 style, I bet you don’t want to try it.”
After Zhao Han thought about it, he found that this method was indeed a good solution to the problem. "This method is good. Let's talk about it in detail."
The sales of books in this world are very high. You can know the overall level from "Science Fiction World" which usually sells 800,000 to 900,000 copies. Therefore, the standard set by Chen Jiaxuan is asking for sky-high prices.
Chen Jiaxuan, who was well prepared, smiled and said, "Mr. Zhao, since you are not worried about sales, and we cannot accept low royalties, why not compromise and choose a stepped royalty rate?"
The reason is actually very simple. That is because Renmin University Press represents mainstream literature. Its position in the domestic publishing industry is really not that of other publishing houses. Many textbooks used by students are even printed by Renmin University Press. If "I, Robot" can be published and sold by such a publishing house, it will mean that Lin Han has officially entered the ranks of writers and has been recognized by people in the publishing industry.
"That's no problem. We won't publish an English version or a traditional Chinese version. As for the electronic copyright, we will put it on Douban Reading, Amazon and other places through e-books. The sales volume cannot be faked, and the royalties will be paid with 30% of the sales."
Chen Jiaxuan had no objection to this. She took out a piece of paper, drew a ladder pattern on it, and wrote at the bottom: "If the first printing is 50,000 copies and the final sales volume is less than 100,000 copies, then we will take 5 % royalties. If the first printing is 100,000 copies and the total sales volume is less than 200,000 copies, we will get 8% royalties. When the total sales volume is less than 500,000 copies, the royalty rate will be 10%. If the sales volume exceeds 50,000 copies, we will get 8% royalties. If it exceeds 1 million copies, it will be calculated at 15%."
"Don't worry, Mr. Zhao. I've already conceived it now, and I'm just waiting to go back and write it all out. I will definitely give it to you before New Year's Day, and the quality will not be lower than the previous one."
The so-called stepped royalty rate refers to adjusting the royalty rate according to the agreed sales quantity. For example, what is the royalty rate when the sales volume is less than 50,000 copies, what is the royalty rate when the sales volume is 100,000 copies, and what is the royalty rate when the sales volume is above 500,000 copies. These are more flexible. Suitable for people who have confidence in themselves.
After Zhao Han thought about it, he found that this method was indeed a good solution to the problem. "This method is good. Let's talk about it in detail."
"Mr. Zhao, let's not talk secretly. In fact, I have contacted some publishing houses in private, and they have all read the manuscripts, but we did not choose to sign a contract. Not every publishing house is called Renmin University Publishing House. , their distribution channels and sales scope are far inferior to yours. You must have read this book. If it can only sell 50,000 copies, then it is better not to sign a contract for publishing to save trouble. "
"Happy cooperation. I will email you a formal contract tomorrow. After letting the lawyer read it, we will sign the contract. Xiaolin, don't let people from our editorial department come to press for manuscripts. They have the power to urge manuscripts 108 style, I bet you don’t want to try it.”
Lin Han has the confidence to complete the novel with high quality and quantity. He is just looking forward to the final royalty income, but this will have to wait for a long time at least. After all, payment is based on sales volume, and he will get it until the sales volume comes out. Not enough money.
Lin Han has the confidence to complete the novel with high quality and quantity. He is just looking forward to the final royalty income, but this will have to wait for a long time at least. After all, payment is based on sales volume, and he will get it until the sales volume comes out. Not enough money.
It was clear to the onlookers that Liu Jun had been watching silently. He had to admire Chen Jiaxuan's approach. He clearly wanted the stepped royalties from the beginning, but he didn't say anything and developed towards it step by step without being impatient.
The reason is actually very simple. That is because Renmin University Press represents mainstream literature. Its position in the domestic publishing industry is really not that of other publishing houses. Many textbooks used by students are even printed by Renmin University Press. If "I, Robot" can be published and sold by such a publishing house, it will mean that Lin Han has officially entered the ranks of writers and has been recognized by people in the publishing industry.
"Mr. Zhao, let's not talk secretly. In fact, I have contacted some publishing houses in private, and they have all read the manuscripts, but we did not choose to sign a contract. Not every publishing house is called Renmin University Publishing House. , their distribution channels and sales scope are far inferior to yours. You must have read this book. If it can only sell 50,000 copies, then it is better not to sign a contract for publishing to save trouble. "
Zhao Han looked at Lin Han in surprise. He clearly didn't believe that this beautiful beauty could be his agent. He thought she was a cunning man. Now after seeing Chen Jiaxuan's appearance, he relaxed. The young The agent means there is no experience.
Fortunately, "Science Fiction World" was extremely generous and gave him a manuscript fee of 2,500 per thousand words. In the future, novels of thousands of words will be published on it every month, which at least guarantees Lin Han's income.
The cost of the electronic version is very low, and it is almost additional to the simplified version, so the author can get 30% directly, and the rest is divided between the publisher and the website. This is basically a universal ratio.
Zhao Han looked at Lin Han in surprise. He clearly didn't believe that this beautiful beauty could be his agent. He thought she was a cunning man. Now after seeing Chen Jiaxuan's appearance, he relaxed. The young The agent means there is no experience.
Chen Jiaxuan had no objection to this. She took out a piece of paper, drew a ladder pattern on it, and wrote at the bottom: "If the first printing is 50,000 copies and the final sales volume is less than 100,000 copies, then we will take 5 % royalties. If the first printing is 100,000 copies and the total sales volume is less than 200,000 copies, we will get 8% royalties. When the total sales volume is less than 500,000 copies, the royalty rate will be 10%. If the sales volume exceeds 50,000 copies, we will get 8% royalties. If it exceeds 1 million copies, it will be calculated at 15%."
This is similar to being published in "Selected Novels", in that you no longer limit yourself to a small area.
"It's like this. The publishing agreement we signed with your company is only for simplified Chinese publishing rights. If there is electronic sales, we will charge additional royalties according to the general proportion. What do you think?"
Why did Chen Jiaxuan and Lin Han give up negotiating with other publishing houses and choose to go with Renmin University Publishing House