1980 My literary era

"Leader, you don't understand. The smell of wine is afraid of the deep alley! Although these novels are all Yanbing Literature Award-winning works and have a certain reader base, we are also re-publishing them, and there are certain risks. .

Besides, a large number of people who are willing to spend money to buy books should have read these novels. Why do people buy books? In addition to watching, I think a lot of it is for collecting.

The packaging of our series of books is exquisite enough and should attract a large number of readers to collect them.

You don’t understand the psychology of mass consumption. Sometimes, the more expensive and exquisite something is, the more motivated people will be to collect it. "

Lin Weimin and Meng Weizai started talking, which made him a little shaken.

But in the end he shook his head and said: "No, the books published by our Chinese Literature Society are for the common people to read, not for display."

Seeing that this didn't make sense, Lin Weimin simply acted rogue and said: "The organization just promoted me, you can't discourage young people from working like this."

Meng Weizai was so slapped with a big hat that he almost couldn't breathe. He stared at Lin Weimin fiercely.

"Okay! I'll submit the plan. If you get scolded, I'll say it was your idea."

Under Lin Weimin's insistence, Meng Weizai reported his plan.

It has been several days now, and there is no movement at all. Lin Weimin wonders if Lao Yan has forgotten this matter.

After he stayed in the office all morning, Qin Chaoyang called him out of the office and brought him a release sheet.

"What do you mean?"

"Look at the 'Other Comments' column."

Lin Weimin looked down and saw only one line, "We are the National Literature Publishing House."

Below are the signatures of Meng Weizai and Yan Wenjing.

Lin Weimin felt disappointed when he saw this sentence, "It's okay if Lao Yan doesn't agree. Why did Lao Meng shoot me in the back?"

Seeing that he was in a low mood, Qin Chaoyang said earnestly: "Both Lao Meng and I know that your idea is very good, but can you understand what Lao Yan said?"

Lin Weimin stared at the release sheet, "Yes!"

"We are the National Literature Publishing House. Our responsibility is not only the profit and loss of the publishing house, but more importantly, letting the common people see good books. Letting the common people see includes not pricing the books too high."

Lin Weimin laughed at himself: "My ideas run counter to the original intention of our society."

Tan Chaoyang comforted him and said: "I understand that when you take office as a new official, you are eager to achieve great results. If you consider it purely from an economic perspective, your idea is very good, but in our company, we cannot just calculate the economic account, do you understand?"

Lin Weimin nodded, "Leader, if you break it down and explain it to me, how could I not understand?"

Tan Chaoyang patted him on the shoulder, "Just understand. Don't be emotional. The company is very optimistic about you."

Lin Weimin quickly adjusted his mood and asked with a smile: "Did Lao Yan scold me behind my back?"

Tan Chaoyang also laughed, "Lao Meng was scolded too, and he was so jealous. Otherwise, why do you think I brought you the release sheet?"

"Hehe, he is just following me."

Tan Chaoyang joked: "Who made him the leader? Do you know what Lao Yan said about him?"

"What did you say?" Lin Weimin asked curiously.

"Are you the leader or is he the leader? Do what he says | Just do what he says?" Tan Chaoyang imitated Yan Wenjing's tone and was very happy.

"Hmm..." Lin Weimin's throat felt uncomfortable and he coughed twice, "What about that, editor-in-chief, I have something else to do."

"Ah, okay, you go."

Tan Chaoyang waved to him, and as soon as he turned around, he saw Meng Weizai standing behind him with a dark face.

Tan Chaoyang's face quickly changed expressions, "Lao Meng, listen to my explanation. I'm not trying to comfort young people!"

…

Meng Weizai took the blame for Lin Weimin this time. After all, when it comes to taking action, Lao Meng is still very responsible.

Lin Weimin gave Lao Meng a thumbs up in his heart.

"Contemporary Book Series - The First Winner of the Yanbing Literature Award" was finally determined to be bound in paperback, and the price was only 9.6 yuan.

Seven volumes of books and 1.3 million words, it can be said to be full of conscience.

Lin Weimin died before he left the army this time. The idea of ​​making quick money was strangled in the cradle by his boss as soon as he came up with it. It also gave him a warning as a new official who was a little too preoccupied when he took office.

The Chinese Literature Society is not a business.

With his mentality corrected, Lin Weimin devoted his energy to work.

After mentioning the deputy editor-in-chief, Lin Weimin's work content has not changed much, and he mostly works on administrative affairs.

He didn't react at first, but after working for a few days, he finally came around.

Since he became the deputy editor-in-chief, the frequency of Lao Meng and Lao Qin's participation in the affairs of the society has been visibly reduced. When something happens, whether in the society or in the editorial department, the first person to call him is Lin Weimin.

Isn't he a tired and stupid boy?

What a bad old man! Very bad!

Towards the end of the year, the "Contemporary Series" was finally released and appeared on the shelves of bookstores across the country.

Lin Weimin's first task as deputy editor was finally successfully completed.

Touching the sample booklet that he had previously published, Lin Weimin suddenly felt a little uneasy.

I don’t know how to buy this series of books?

The number of subscriptions for the series is around 60,000, and the first printing is set at 100,000. This number can only be said to be insignificant based on the past printing volume of Lin Weimin's works.

But for most published literary works in this era, one hundred thousand copies is a considerable number.

Many writers have published novels that can sell 100,000 copies, which can earn a lot of money for the publishing house, and subsequent cooperation will be easy to develop.

As Lin Weimin's first task after taking office, he was inevitably worried about the sales of "Contemporary Books".

He once told Meng Weizai that if the "Contemporary Series" could become an instant hit, it would definitely become a powerful tool for the editorial department that is no less than a publication.

After all, "Contemporary" only publishes six issues a year, while there is no fixed rule for book series. Not only can we see benefits, but we can also expand our influence. This was also the original intention of the agency when we agreed to let "Contemporary" become a book series.

"Weimin, I told you not to just focus on the book series, but also care about your own books!"

Yao Shuzhi placed several supplements of "People's Literature" on Lin Weimin's desk. The word "supplement" was printed on the upper right corner of the cover.

Lin Weimin glanced at it and said, "What are you doing?"

"What else can you do? Just sign!"

Lin Weimin opened the title page and signed his name with a skill that made people feel distressed.

"The Horse Trapper has become quite popular recently!" Yao Shuzhi picked up several signed copies of "People's Literature".

"It's okay, there are some criticisms."

"That's all nitpicking. The college students at my sister's school have given rave reviews to your novel!"

"Horse Trapper" was written in the autumn of last year. In order to wait for the publication of "People's Literature", it was not officially launched until the beginning of this month, shortly after the January issue of "People's Literature" was published.

The plot of "Horse Trapper" is based on the later "Kite Runner" as a template, but Lin Weimin made adjustments to the core values ​​to make it more in line with Chinese values.

With a tome of 300,000 words, the plot of the novel has ups and downs. Against the background of the great era, the friendship story of Bayin and Bater appears magnificent.

Once this supplement went on the market, it caused a huge response, and its influence even exceeded the January issue of the main issue.

As a representative figure among domestic young writers, Lin Weimin's status has become more and more prominent, almost to the point of being beyond doubt.

Both readers and critics have placed very high hopes on his new work.

After the supplement came out, letters from readers poured into the Chinese Literature Society like snowflakes, and the influx of letters was as strong as when "Farewell My Concubine" was published.

The large number of letters from readers has greatly increased the workload of "People's Literature" in a short period of time, and the vast majority of them are positive reviews of "The Horse Trapper".

However, there are also a small number of readers who have given it a more harsh evaluation. In fact, this kind of voice is gradually emerging in the critical circles.

The reason is not that there is any problem with the quality of "Horse Trapper" itself, but that everyone's requirements for Lin Weimin have changed.

I remember that when Lin Weimin published his first novel "Cliff", he was still a student at the Institute of Literary Studies and had not even written a few serious novels.

When readers and critics take a look at it, they think, oh, this guy has written well and deserves encouragement.

After "Farewell My Concubine", Lin Weimin became famous, and the quality of his works has steadily improved.

Everyone feels that this is a rising star in the domestic literary world and should be encouraged.

Now, "Horse Trapper" has been published, and the length alone reveals an unusual atmosphere, making everyone aware of Lin Weimin's creative ambition.

Coupled with the popularity of the TV series "Cliff" across the country, everyone has regarded Lin Weimin as a great writer with national influence.

What's more, he is still so young and has unlimited potential in the future!

At this time, we can no longer encourage, we must encourage.

As for the whip, you must be whipped!

Reflecting on reality, comrades’ well-intentioned criticism is certain.

Lin Weimin couldn't help but feel a toothache when he read the comments in newspapers and magazines comparing him to works and characters in textbooks.

You guys really think too highly of me.

I'm just a paid person!

After get off work in the evening, Lin Weimin rode his motorcycle home.

As soon as he entered the door, he saw a blind bear with shiny fur facing away from him. He was so horrified that he picked up the broom at the door and took a big step back.

"Bah!"

The blind bear squatted on the ground and hunched over, startled by his voice, and turned around to take a look.

"Uncle, what are you doing?"

Lin Weimin put down the broom and said angrily: "What are you doing? Where did you get such a thing?"

Han Zhuangzhuang showed off his mink coat and said, "How about it? I bought it for more than 200 yuan from the fur department!"

"I'm so poor, have all my wages been spent?" Lin Weimin asked with a pulled face.

"No way!"

Lin Weimin was surprised, "Not finished yet?"

"There are more than one hundred left. Hey, uncle, you forgot, I received a lot of subsidies for my performance in Shanghai, and now CCTV gives me subsidies every day."

Han Zhuangzhuang's face had a somewhat honest and cunning look on it. His eldest nephew might be naive in other aspects, but not when it came to money.

Lin Weimin scolded: "Why spend more than 200 yuan on this thing?"

Han Zhuangzhuang ignored his words and continued to whisper: "Uncle, do you look like Zhou Yi?"

"I think you look like an old man!"

Lin Weimin was helpless.

When it comes to the ability to deliver goods, the TV series of later generations are simply incomparable to those of this era. The TV series of this era can truly influence TV audiences across the country.

The eldest nephew's ermine is proof of this.

Han Zhuangzhuang murmured to himself as he touched his shiny mink fur, "My mother always talked about wearing a mink when she returned to the Northeast, and this time I wore one too."

Lin Weimin was still a little angry, but after hearing these words, everything turned into a sigh!

I went to pick up my computer today, and I also wanted to return my friend's computer. I also visited the old man by the way. The minimum guarantee is 6,000 per day, and I will continue to pay 10,000 per day tomorrow.