Rebirth As a Writer In Britain

"What? The writing is immature? Beautiful Alice, are you sure that editor Zela said so, the writing of "Jane Eyre" is immature?"

Alice nodded affirmatively.

Kevin was surprised when he heard this reply. As the famous work of Sherlock Bronte, "Jane Eyre" once caused a sensation in the literary world in the 19th century when it came out, and it attracted people with an irresistible beauty. Thousands of readers have an irresistible impulse to pick up this book, and they are deeply moved and their hearts tremble.

For such a work, editor Zela actually said that the writing is immature? Kevin couldn't figure it out.

"No, I have to ask Editor Zela myself. Can you show me the way, please?" Kevin asked.

"this………."

Alice was in a bit of a dilemma. After all, the company stipulated that if the author was not an appointment in advance, under normal circumstances, she would not be able to bring the author to meet the editor.

"Even if it doesn't pass the publication review, the manuscript should be returned to me. Right, so, you just take me to get the manuscript." Kevin continued.

Alice was moved by this persistent person, so she took him to Zela's office.

"Alice, didn't you just go out? Why did you come back again? Oh, this is it?" When Zela looked up, she saw a young figure beside Alice.

Kevin had already guessed that this is Editor Zela, so before he waited for Alice to introduce him, he spoke: "Dear Editor Zela, hello, I am a writer, that is, "Jane. The author of "Love". I came here this time to talk to you about the publication of "Jane Eyre."

Upon hearing this, Zela glanced at Alice with a serious expression, which was regarded as a warning to Alice, saying that Alice should ask her opinion before bringing anyone in.

"Oh, your "Jane Eyre" does not meet the requirements of our publishing house. So, I am very sorry." Zela said directly.

"But respectful editor Zela, I think "Jane Eyre" will be a classic. The love described in her is so loyal, don't you find it?" Kevin defended his work.

"This... sorry, that's just what you think, I don't think so." Zela didn't see any content in "Jane Eyre", so she could only go back like this.

"Okay, then please return the manuscript to me. Perhaps other publishers have the same opinion as me."

Even if the other party doesn't appreciate the unique writing style of "Jane Eyre", Kevin doesn't want to get entangled. He didn't believe that no one would fail to appreciate such a work.

It took him a week of living expenses to print out this thick stack of manuscripts, so he had to take it back and then submit it to other publishing houses.

One week's living expenses are not easy for Kevin's family. Therefore, he didn't want to waste too much.

But Kevin's simple request instantly made Zela's face ugly. The reason is that due to carelessness that day, she put it directly in the area to be discarded, and then the company's hygienist mistakenly thought it was waste paper and discarded it. Now that Kevin asked her to return the manuscript, she was naturally very embarrassed.

"Actually, you don't need this at all. Such a story is too old-fashioned, and I can assure you that no publishing house is willing to publish such a work. So, you still..." Zela could only try to convince the boy Give up the idea of ​​continuing to contribute,

That way, he wouldn't ask for his manuscript back.

"Really? Dear editor Zela, I think "Jane Eyre" will definitely be one of the best-selling books in the whole of Britain this year. And I have also participated in the literary competition held by the London Literary Society. If I guess correctly, I will be the champion of this literature competition. You should know that none of the books written by the champion of this literature competition are not best-selling." Kevin expressed his thoughts.

"What? London Literary Contest? Champion? Hehe, I have to say, I admire your courage and self-confidence. But are you sure you can enter the semi-finals? You must know that this literary competition is a duel of literary geniuses."

As an editor, Zela naturally knew about this London literary competition. When she heard Kevin say that he would be the champion of this competition, she had the same opinion as the teachers and classmates at the University of Edinburgh.

"Just wait, time will tell. Oh, respectful editor Zela, please return my manuscript to me, please?" Kevin asked again.

Unexpectedly, Dehai Publishing House was not interested in "Jane Eyre", and Kevin didn't want to waste any more time. It's better to get back your manuscript earlier, and then go to vote for one.

The manuscript of "Jane Eyre" has been destroyed, so Zela naturally can't get it out. At this time, she could only tell the truth: "I'm very sorry, your manuscript was thrown into the trash can by our hygienist the day before yesterday. However, I still say the same thing, this work, perhaps no publishing house will be willing to publish it Yes. And it's a manuscript that has been reviewed by me, do you understand?"

What Zela said meant that he, as a well-known editor in the publishing industry, didn't want the manuscripts reviewed, and other editors might not be too interested.

Kevin was very angry when he heard the news. But this is England, and he keeps his gentlemanly demeanor as low as possible.

The manuscript had already been thrown into the trash can by Zela, and he didn't want to ask for anything from the other party. Besides, as an English man, he should remain magnanimous. A wise man once told him: When someone thinks you are not good, you should prove to the other party how good you are with facts.

The moment Kevin walked out of Dehai Publishing House, he vowed silently in his heart: he would definitely make the other party regret his behavior today.

Zela, who was sitting in the office, just said contemptuously: "Become the champion of the London Literary Contest? If you can enter the semi-finals, it is already a miracle for you."

"It's unlucky to waste a week's living expenses in vain." Kevin sighed.

However, Kevin was not disappointed. Or maybe he was used to hitting the street in his previous life, and such a blow was nothing to him at all.

Besides, he knew very well that "Jane Eyre" would be published sooner or later. At that time, those who underestimated him will regret it one by one.

Kevin, who had figured all this out, suddenly became much happier. He took the bus back to school, planning to think about which publishing house he should submit "Jane Eyre" to next.

But when he returned to school, he also found a large group of students gathered around, seeming to be talking about something.

"Could it be that Augustine's father came to give a speech again? But didn't he come just a few days ago?"

No, Kevin suddenly found that what the students were watching was the bulletin board of the University of Edinburgh. It seemed that the school announced some great news today.