1980 My literary era

Lin Weimin originally planned to chat with Mr. Wan for a few words before leaving after dinner, but by chance, the old man asked him what he had been writing recently.

Lin Weimin hesitated for a moment, then said: "I'm currently writing a novel about avant-garde literature."

Mr. Wan was stunned for a moment, then asked: "What about your love novel?"

Lin Weimin quibbled and said: "I have no inspiration, so let's put it aside for now."

With Mr. Wan's understanding of Lin Weimin, how could he not see the hidden thoughts in his expression changes? He warned: "It's okay to put it aside if you don't have inspiration, but you can't delay your creation for other things."

Lin Weimin nodded in agreement.

Mr. Wan said: "You have spent so much time launching a group of authors and creating this so-called 'avant-garde literature' just to increase the influence of your "Contemporary", right?"

Mr. Wan's words can be regarded as speaking of Lin Weimin's pride, "Teacher, the influence of our "Contemporary" among young people is definitely greater than that of "Harvest"."

Mr. Wan warned again: "The influence and authority of a publication are built up over time, but it may only take one issue to destroy it. Don't blindly pursue influence and authority, but bring good things to readers." If you keep doing this for a long time and continuously, everything will come naturally.”

There is a difference between right and wrong things. Lin Weimin's previous efforts were considered strange and can lead to temporary glory, but a person cannot always use strange moves to conquer the world in his life. How can there be so many strange moves for you to use? Many times it becomes opportunistic.

And what Mr. Wan said is righteousness. Once you have used up your odd moves, you have to take the upright and upright path in order to achieve the results you achieved with your odd moves.

Lin Weimin understood Mr. Wan's words, the smugness on his face disappeared, his expression was serious, and he said: "Thank you, teacher, for your teaching. I have remembered it and will correct it in the future."

"Yes." Mr. Wan nodded.

Lin Weimin said goodbye and left Muxidi.

The next day, in the back building of the Chinese Literature Society.

Lin Weimin went out to pour tea in the water room. When he came back, he saw a familiar face in the editorial office.

"Teacher Lin!" Ma Dudu stood up and said hello.

"Ma Dudu?"

Ma Dudu laughed and his little eyes almost squinted, "Teacher Lin, you have a really good memory!"

"Haha, you came to me specially?" Lin Weimin asked, picked up the thermos bottle on the table and made Ma Dudu a cup of tea.

Ma Dudu leaned over and took the tea cup. After the two of them sat down, he said, "Yes, I came here to see you specially. I want to make an appointment with you."

Lin Weimin paused for a moment after picking up the tea cup, "Requesting a manuscript? That's not easy. I have a lot of unfinished manuscripts in my hand."

Ma Dudu seemed to have expected it, and said: "Teacher Lin, I am not here to make an appointment with you for a novel manuscript."

Lin Weimin looked at him unexpectedly, "That's..."

"I now work in the screenwriting department of "Youth Literature", as you know. Our publication's main readers are young people. In recent letters from readers, many want to know about 'avant-garde literature' and this style of literature. What other literary works are there.

This concept was first proposed by you. I happen to know you, so I wanted to make an appointment with you to popularize science for readers who are interested in "avant-garde literature". "

Lin Weimin pondered after listening to Ma Dudu's words. Of course he hopes to do as much as possible to popularize avant-garde literature, but after Mr. Wan's reminder yesterday, he also realized that sometimes publicity alone is not enough.

The name of "avant-garde literature" is getting bigger and bigger now, but there are not many decent works. If we want to really let the broad readers accept this type of literary works, we should produce more works.

Lin Weimin was actually aware of this problem before, but Mr. Wan's reminder made him feel more urgent.

He thought for a moment and felt that Ma Dudu's arrival was actually a good thing. He might as well publish the novel with a strong "avant-garde" flavor that he was writing in "Youth Literature".

The level of "Youth Literature" is definitely not as good as "People's Literature", but it always uses its own propaganda position, which inevitably gives people the feeling of talking to themselves and entertaining themselves.

Besides, "Youth Literature" is a magazine owned by China Youth Publishing House. Its readers are mostly young people, which highly overlaps with the audience of avant-garde literature.

Thinking of this, Lin Weimin asked Ma Dudu to wait for him for a while while he packed his briefcase.

"Let's go, I'll treat you to a meal tonight, and we'll talk about the manuscript appointment."

Ma Dudu had been aware of it since Lin Weimin packed his briefcase, but he still felt flattered when he said these words.

"Teacher Lin, you..."

"Forget it, if you have anything to say, we can talk about it during dinner."

Lin Weimin led Ma Dudu to Donglaishun.

"While the weather is not hot yet, it would be most comfortable to eat some boiled mutton." Lin Weimin said with a smile.

Ma Dudu narrowed his eyes and complimented: "Teacher Lin, you still understand life."

"Don't be so polite all the time, be casual." Lin Weimin's expression relaxed and he took the initiative to talk about the manuscript, "I am writing a novel in my hand..."

Ma Dudu's eyes lit up. Teacher Lin took the initiative to mention the novel he wrote at this time. Could it be...

"It's a bit avant-garde literature. Would you like to publish it in "Youth Literature"?"

Ma Dudu said overjoyed: "Of course I do! Teacher Lin, many publications across the country are clamoring for your works!"

Lin Weimin smiled and said, "Don't beat your chest so quickly. It's not too late to go back and ask your editor-in-chief."

Lin Weimin's attitude made Ma Dudu a little confused. Is Teacher Lin willing to give me the manuscript?

Seeing his expression, Lin Weimin just asked: "It has been so long since the first issue of "Contemporary". How many major publications have you seen that have published works with an avant-garde literary style?"

Ma Dudu thought of Lin Weimin's words and felt horrified, "Teacher Lin, this..."

"Just wait and see, isn't the trend always like this?"

Lin Weimin woke up Ma Dudu with just one sentence.

The first issue of "Contemporary" this year has been widely praised by readers since it was launched in January. The avant-garde literature headed by Ma Yuan's "The Temptation of Gangdise" has a feeling of appearing out of nowhere. Countless readers are discussing this article and the avant-garde literature behind it.

But the rise of avant-garde literature this time is indeed a bit strange. "Contemporary" sold well, and Teacher Lin also published an article in "Literary News" and privately went to Yenching University to promote it.

It is true that publications in various places have published avant-garde literary works, but it seems that the big publications have not noticed it.

Ma Dudu recalled that when "scar literature" first emerged a few years ago, the situation seemed to be similar to now.

Everyone is waiting for someone else to take the first shot, eager to try, ready to go, and then finally a brave man steps forward, and this trend becomes popular.

Ma Dudu was a little puzzled again and asked: "But your article was published in the Literary Journal..."

"So what if the article is published? For the sake of safety, it's not too much for the publication to wait, right?"

Lin Weimin had a smile on his face. He had now basically understood the psychology of many publications.

It's better to miss than to make a mistake.

A new thing like avant-garde literature will not disappear after a while, so we can take this opportunity to see how many readers are willing to accept this style, or whether there is pressure from other aspects.

With Lin Weimin's prompting, Ma Dudu figured out the twists and turns, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

A small person like me still doesn’t understand the real situation in the literary world at all, thanks to Teacher Lin’s tips.

Although he already knew the inside story, Ma Dudu still felt that he could not miss this opportunity to get an appointment with Teacher Lin's manuscript.

After all, this is Lin Weimin!

"Teacher Lin, please believe in our "Youth Literature". I will definitely put your manuscript in the best position in our magazine." Ma Dudu said with a sincere face.

He has already thought about it in his mind. If the editor really has doubts about publishing Mr. Lin's work, he will kneel down to the editor and let the editor approve it. If the editor does not even agree with this, then he will not do this job. , he must not betray Teacher Lin’s trust.

Lin Weimin frightened Ma Dudu a few words. Seeing that he looked like he was facing a formidable enemy, he chuckled and said, "Don't be so nervous. I'm just reminding you that no one will be willing to publish my works."

Ma Dudu felt that Lin Weimin's words were domineering, but not annoying.

Because what he said was the truth, Ma Dudu recognized this sentence from the bottom of his heart.

Then, Lin Weimin talked with Ma Dudu in detail about the content of his work.

As Ma Dudu listened, he felt that his brain capacity was a bit insufficient.

After reluctantly listening to the story, Ma Dudu reacted for a long time and concluded with a frown: "So, this is a criminal who disguised himself as a police officer. Because he lost his memory, he thought he was a real policeman. A story about tracking yourself and finally discovering that you are the criminal?”

Lin Weimin nodded slightly, "Yes. What I just told you is roughly my writing technique and story outline. Basically, I use flashbacks and loop narrative techniques to create narrative traps."

Ma Dudu desperately recalled what Lin Weimin told him, and slowly extracted the subtleties.

"In the beginning, he went from the image of a just police officer desperately chasing the murderer to the end of becoming a vicious criminal. When he finally escaped, it turned into a wonderful irony where the butt determines the head." Ma Dudu was very proud of his analysis.

Lin Weimin shook his head and said: "I don't intend to tell readers Zou Zhengdao's final choice at this ending."

Ma Dudu's brows furrowed, and he immediately understood the intention of Lin Weimin's open ending. He thought of Lin Weimin's definition of "avant-garde literature" reprinted in Yanda's "Weiming Lake" that he had read before.

Teacher Lin is indeed the first person to propose the concept of "avant-garde literature" and to introduce avant-garde literary writers such as Ma Yuan and Yu Hua to the public.

This story, with its open ending, is simply a template for avant-garde literature.

Ma Dudu recalled the ease with which Teacher Lin had just told him the novel and the effort he put into understanding it, and he felt more and more admiration in his heart.

They are both editors and writers. When will I reach the level of Teacher Lin?