I really don't want to be a novelist

Chapter 143 Overseas Publishing
"To Huating Science Fiction Publishing House:
Hello from your publishing house, the editor of my publishing house accidentally read "Bird in a Cage" published by your publishing house, and the content was shocking. This is a great work.And my publishing house noticed that the work in question has not been published in other regions except Huaguo, which is really a big loss for overseas readers..."

This email is in Chinese, except for some polite words, the core meaning is that the publishing house thinks "The Bird in the Cage" is well written,
I also saw that "The Bird in the Cage" has not been published overseas, so I want to represent the overseas publishing rights of the bird in the cage.

The email was signed by the Huaguo Branch of Delwin Science Fiction Publishing House.

The agency conditions that are willing to pay are also given in the email: [-]% of the royalties,

In addition to foreign countries, it is required to represent the publishing agency rights of all other language regions overseas. If Ji Zhuo is willing to transfer other copyrights to this publishing house, higher conditions can be negotiated.

this thing,

In fact, it has nothing to do with Huating Publishing House.

Because the contract Ji Zhuo signed with Huating Publishing House only authorized the publication in traditional and simplified characters.

The copyrights for other languages ​​and overseas publications are actually in the hands of Ji Zhuo himself.

And the share ratio given by this publishing house is naturally not comparable to the share given by Huating Publishing House.

But it's actually pretty good.

After all, the situation is different,
Huating Publishing House was on the verge of dying at the time, and naturally they were willing to spend a lot of money to keep it when they saw such a good book.

And this publishing house...shouldn't be on the verge of bankruptcy yet, right?
Although Ji Zhuo's achievements in various books in China are good, he has not sold overseas translation works before, which proves his achievements.

For the overseas market, Ji Zhuo is still a newcomer, so this percentage is relatively generous.

Hmm... newcomer?
Ji Zhuo's mind is thinking about the overseas publishing.
A key word suddenly caught in my mind.

That's right, I'm still a newcomer to overseas, and when "Night Tour Fengdu City" is finished,

Send the next book to foreign publishing circles?
Ok……

This matter is on hold for now!
Think about it later.

Controlling his thoughts so as not to wander off, Ji Zhuo was thinking about the overseas publication of "The Caged Bird".

And editor-in-chief Qian of Huating Publishing House seems to have known some situations in advance, and explained to Ji Zhuo,
"Editor Qian: Mr. Bugong, I have checked some information on this publishing house before, and it is considered a relatively large publishing house in Europe."

"Editor Qian: Generally speaking, it is considered a second-rate publishing house in Europe, but it is considered first-rate in terms of science fiction publishing alone. It has branches and distribution channels in every major country in Europe. If you choose this publishing house to publish overseas, you can make " Bird in a Cage has spread in various overseas countries. This publishing house has also published many famous science fiction novels, and the operation and publicity process for science fiction novels should be relatively mature.

It’s a coincidence: Editor-in-chief Qian suggested that I agree to be the overseas agent of this publishing house?

Editor-in-chief Qian: Yes.But the conditions can be discussed again.Although Mr. Bugong, your book has not been published overseas, but it has proved its strength in China, especially science fiction, which does not have such a clear cultural generation gap.With the current sales performance of "Bird in a Cage", we can actually strive for a better share, especially when the other party gave such a high share ratio in the first email...

It's a coincidence that doesn't work: OK.Then editor-in-chief Qian, please send me a message back to the other party and let them talk to me. "

"Editor Qian: OK, Mr. Bugong...Mr. Bugong, why don't we agree to talk at Huating Publishing House? I also know some lawyers in the publishing field."

In fact, this matter has little to do with Huating Publishing House, and Editor-in-Chief Qian is helping.

Of course, the publication of Ji Zhuo's book overseas is not a bad thing for Editor Qian and Huating Publishing House.

It would be even better if under the operation of Delwin Science Fiction Publishing House, Ji Zhuo's new book won some famous award overseas.

At that time, it will cooperate with domestic awards, this is not a double kill!

"Big coincidence: OK, then I will trouble Editor-in-Chief."

Send a message back to Editor-in-Chief,

Ji Zhuo ended his communication with Editor-in-Chief Qian,
At this moment, he was already returning from the massage shop.

……

And here,
Editor-in-Chief Qian ended his communication with Ji Zhuo,
Paused, then looked up from the computer screen,
"Have you made a reservation for the restaurant for dinner?"

"Yes. An appointment is made."

"All right, give me an email for that Delwin Publishing House, and we'll leave."

"Okay, Editor-in-Chief Qian, what's the matter?"

"Just to express, the author of "The Bird in the Cage" is willing to talk about the overseas publishing agency, and at the same time, to express euphemistically, he is not satisfied with their share ratio... Well, in addition, the author of "The Bird in the Cage" is not working, I am busy writing a new book, so it is inconvenient to go to the domestic branch of their publishing house, please send someone over to our publishing house to talk... Our domestic books and domestic authors cannot be taken advantage of by foreign publishing houses. Email When it's over, call the lawyers we often work with at the publishing house and make an appointment... Well, that's it!"

Editor Qian thought about it, and said to the editor,

The editor polished up Editor-in-Chief Qian's words, edited an email and sent it back to the Huaguo Branch of Delwin Publishing House.

"To the Huaguo Branch of Delwin Publishing House:

Thanks to your publishing house for your love and recognition of "The Bird in the Cage". We also believe that this work is a great science fiction work.In response to your request to act as an agent for overseas publishing, we have communicated with the author of "The Bird in the Cage". We believe that your publishing house is sincere enough, so we suggest that the author communicate with you on this matter. The agency's request to act as an agent for overseas publishing and your agency to carry out..."

……

the other side.

Capital, Delwin Publishing House Huaguo Publishing House.

In the editor's office, there is a middle-aged woman in her forties,
Facing a contact on the computer, replying a message.

"Editor Lou from Delwin Publishing House: Thank you Mr. Zhang for recommending "The Caged Bird". I have already read it. It is indeed a very good science fiction work. I can't put it down after reading it."

"Cultural Department Zhang Mingguo: You are welcome, recommending some excellent works to fellow fans is just a matter of effort.

Editor-in-Chief Lou: I still have to thank Mr. Zhang. If it weren’t for Mr. Zhang’s recommendation, I don’t know how long it would have been before I saw this work, and maybe I would have been given a quick shot at it.

Editor-in-Chief Lou: I read that this novel has not yet been published overseas, and I decided to act as an agent for the overseas publication of this book.

Zhang Minguo: If your publishing house is going to act as an agent, please try not to treat our authors badly.

Editor-in-Chief Lou: No way, no way, this is a good work, and I won’t worry about publishing it overseas. If the conditions are too bad, it will have to be cut off. "

Also the capital.

In the room, Zhang Mingguo was still holding "Bird in a Cage" in his hand,
He has read the book for the third time and still loves it.

He raised his head and glanced at the message from the editor-in-chief of Delwin Publishing House.
Zhang Mingguo smiled again.

A good book should be read by more people.

I also hope that this "Bird in a Cage" can open up a bigger picture overseas.

Zhang Mingguo's eyes were a little bright, and he had some expectations.

paused,
Turn off Penguin Chat,

He picked up the "Bird in a Cage" in his hand and flipped through it carefully.

Even if you read it twice, it looks like the third time,

Even knowing how the plot develops, it's still quite interesting.

(End of this chapter)