"Teacher Lin, we are very sincere. Do you know that the science fiction novels published by our publishing house account for 30% of the total number of science fiction novels? We can recommend to the Popular Science Writers Association on your behalf. New members need to be recommended by 3 or more writers to join. .”
One is a timely help, and the other is the icing on the cake. It is obviously better to choose the first one.
Hanging up the phone tiredly, Lin Han once again rejected China Children's Publishing House. Now the battery of his mobile phone has turned red and he urgently needs to go home to recharge.
"Okay, okay, you go home and pack your things. By the way, practice your English speaking and make travel guides. Don't lose yourself in Europa."
Lin Han also wants to publish the novel as soon as possible so that he can see the movie on the big screen as soon as possible. The movie adaptation of "The Martian" can be said to be very simple, much easier than "I, Robot".
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Lin Han, who set his phone to vibrate mode, suddenly found that the vibrating sound was louder. The vibrating phone hit the table, and the quiet reading area suddenly became noisy.
It is undeniable that due to regional cooperation, Chongqing Sichuan Publishing House has a very close cooperation relationship with "Science Fiction World". Many science fiction novels are published by these publishing houses. In the past, Sichuan Science and Technology Press had the most, but now naturally It is a multi-faceted flower.
Handing "The Martian" to Li Wenyuan's new magazine for release was Lin Han's rare support. After he hung up the phone, he glanced at Chen Jiaxuan beside him and asked in a low voice: "Is there no problem with this? ?”
The other party could also hear the meaning of Lin Han's mouth, so he said: "I'm sorry to disturb you. Please forgive me. If there is any cooperation in the future, you can contact me at any time. Goodbye."
"Hello, are you Teacher Lin Han? I am Xiao Deng from Chongqing Publishing House. I heard that your novel "The Martian" is seeking publication. Our Chongqing Publishing House is a pioneer in publishing science fiction and has a large number of publishers. A science fiction experience with everything you ask for.”
"Didn't I say before that the market is very hungry? It doesn't matter whether there is a serialization in this magazine or not."
You must know that they are people who have not even read the specific content of "The Martian", and they just want to sign this book based on the summary given by Lin Han.
The first book can sell for hundreds of thousands, and the second book will definitely not be too bad. Even though the sales of books in this world are very amazing, there are not many books that may break the million level, and every one of them is worth it. scrambled for.
"Goodbye if we have the chance to work together again."
Lin Han didn't think there was anything wrong with this. Magazine serial novels had a certain role, but this time publishing them in "Fantasy Age" was obviously more gimmick than publishing them in "Science Fiction World".
But Lin Han has not even joined the Municipal Writers Association, let alone such a high-level writers association. He refused indifferently: "Thank you for your kindness. I am only responsible for writing novels. Miss Chen manages other affairs. I suggest you follow It would be better for Ms. Chen to negotiate."
Is it necessary to set the mobile phone to airplane mode now, but then my friends will not be able to contact me, which is really a troublesome thing.
Lin Han was startled. He grabbed the phone with one hand and found that it was an unknown caller. He frowned and did not hang up. Instead, he quickly walked to the smoking area.
But at this time, Chen Chuhe, the editor of "Science Fiction World", called again. This was Lin Han's Bole and an old acquaintance, and he was embarrassed to refuse to answer.
Chen Jiaxuan laughed softly. She just liked people with such a human touch. A person's quality is equally important as his talent.
So he replied: "I'm sorry, I have entrusted these publishing matters to my agent, Ms. Chen Jiaxuan. If you have any questions, please call her, okay?"
Chen Jiaxuan left Lin Han outside the National Library and walked away. Her job as a literary agent did not include much and she was busy with her own affairs most of the time.
When it came to business, Chen Jiaxuan also became serious, "There is no airtight wall in the world. After a small meeting was held at the Renmin University Publishing House to discuss it, other publishing houses also got the news. Now is not the time for us to ask for help. Some well-informed All the small publishing houses sent their conditions to my mailbox. If there is no response from Mr. Zhao before noon, I will start contacting Chunfeng Literature and Art Publishing House, Hunan Only, Xinxing Publishing House, Motie Publishing House, etc."
The other party's tone was very sincere, but Lin Han frowned slightly. He didn't know how his phone number was leaked, but he was obviously unhappy.
Some things cannot be found on the Internet, so you have to use these professional books, and each book may be used in only a few paragraphs. For these few paragraphs, he had to browse for a long time to find them.
After hanging up the phone, Lin Han had a hunch that this was not the last one. Chongqing Publishing House could find his phone number, and other publishing houses could also find him.
Now we can only take one step at a time to see whether the domestic film companies are the ones who are trying to take advantage of the situation, or whether Hollywood is willing to abandon their prejudices.
Science fiction writers do not have their own association. Together with many scientists, they form the China Popular Science Writers Association. The threshold for this association is relatively high. Not every science fiction writer can join. They must at least be recognized by both inside and outside the industry. The gold content is relatively high.
Sure enough, people from Changjiang Literature and Art Publishing House, New World Publishing House, Jielie Publishing House, and Wanjuan Publishing House called to inquire.
The book "I, Robot" is relatively weak in terms of storytelling and commerciality due to its inherent shortcomings in the collection of short stories. However, "The Martian" is a full-length novel with a very coherent story.
Lin Han grinned, "There are still eight days left, don't be too anxious. Before we go to Europe, let's finish the publication of "The Martian" first, so as to avoid long nights and dreams."
The question he is thinking about now is how to sell the copyright. Domestic film producers don't like science fiction movies very much, but Hollywood film producers must think that the background of the story is not good.
"It should be fine. No writer will hang himself in one magazine. Although "Science Fiction World" has a better relationship with you, I was still considering serializing this book in other magazines with larger circulation." Chen Jiaxuan While looking at the road, he said, "It's just that this magazine isn't famous enough, so it may not help the sales of your new book."
The Lantern Festival has not yet come, and there are not many people in the library at this time, so Lin Han can occupy the entire table by himself and comfortably take in the information books he needs to read.
Being a translator is not an easy task. It is a disadvantage that I have not read the original English version of the book. I have a good memory but cannot use it.