1980 My Literary Era.

Chapter 209 Want to improve?

After late November, the manuscripts that Lin Weimin had previously agreed to were sent to Yanjing from various places.

Zhang Zhonge was holding Cheng Zhongshi's "Early Summer" in his hand.

After finishing the novel just now, he sighed and said, "This Cheng Zhongshi really lives up to his name."

Liu Yin asked: "What do you mean? It's not well written?"

Zhang Zhonge shook his head, "Of course it doesn't mean that. Although the characters in his novels are not vivid enough and lack rich colors and agility, they are also good. The whole novel is full of life, simple and honest."

"Not everyone has the ability to create characters like Weimin." Liu Yin said.

Readers who are familiar with Lin Weimin's style know that he has an extremely powerful talent in character creation, and often only needs a few strokes in his works to make the characters come alive on paper.

Not to mention some of the characters he portrayed with rich ink and color, such as Cheng Dieyi, are simply unforgettable for readers.

She asked again: "Hearing what you said, then his characteristics are a bit monotonous!"

Zhang Zhonge nodded noncommittally, and handed the manuscript to Liu Yin, "Look at it."

Liu Yin had just received the manuscript, while Zhu Changsheng held the manuscript of "The Temptation of Gangdisi" with admiration on his face.

"This Ma Yuan has understood the narrative!"

Ma Yuan's "The Goddess of the LS River" has barely reached the manuscript standard of "Contemporary" after revision, but it is another novel he sent with the letter, which made everyone in the editorial department feel amazed.

Rong Shihui also looked up from the pile of papers at this time, "His novel is really rare. I read it for the first time that day, and it felt like I was back when I read Weimin's "The Death of Yula" two years ago. The same young age, the same amazing."

Yao Shuzhi said: "But I think Ma Yuan might give some domestic writers a very bad start."

When she said this, everyone immediately understood what she meant.

Emphasis on narrative, structure, story, and ideas can easily become a show of pure form, and even if it is not a show, it may become a top-heavy problem.

Rong Shihui is an old editor, and he has seen many styles and works in his career. He said: "You can't generalize. It is a good thing that a talented writer like Ma Yuan appears in the domestic literary world. As for worrying about this style The flood of writing has made the writing style frivolous, so you have to learn it. Ma Yuan’s avant-garde style is not easy to learn.”

Zhu Changsheng clapped his hands and said, "Avant-garde literature? Mr. Rong's formulation is good. Ma Yuan's novels are indeed avant-garde."

"I didn't mention this, it was what he said yesterday when we were chatting with Weimin."

Liu Yin said: "This kid can always create new terms. By the way, what about others?"

"Did you ask for leave from the hospital this morning?"

While several people were talking, Lin Weimin pushed open the door of the office.

"Yo, it's a lively chat!"

Liu Yin smiled and said, "Everyone is talking about you."

"Talk about me? What are you talking about?" Lin Weimin took off his leather jacket and hung it up.

"Wow, this kid went to the drafting group, it's all fine!"

Lin Weimin smiled and said, "I love what Sister Liu said. You should really say more, preferably in front of the leader."

"Virtue!" Liu Yin gave him a blank look.

Lin Weimin chatted with his colleagues for a while, Meng Weizai poked his head into the office and saw Lin Weimin, "Just in time, Weimin is here, I have something to do with you."

Meng Weizai called Lin Weimin to the office, "Leader, what's the matter?"

With a relaxed smile on his face, Meng Weizai said, "I have good news for you. The suggestion you made last time, through various considerations and mobilization in the agency, has almost reached the point of discussion."

"Oh? What's the matter?" Lin Weimin asked.

"Let's talk about the pen club first. The society plans to hold a seminar on the creation of novels and novels in the middle of next year. The venue is tentatively scheduled to be in Yantai, East Shandong."

Lin Weimin had heard this news from Tan Chaoyang before, and today it was officially confirmed.

"anything else?"

Meng Weizai was not surprised when he saw him, knowing that he must have heard it from others.

"The next thing is about the Yanbing Literary Award. The agency has already communicated with the jury. It is initially confirmed that these works will be published through our "Contemporary"."

Lin Weimin was overjoyed immediately, "The old face is really awesome!"

Meng Wei reprimanded: "What old-fashioned old-fashioned? It doesn't matter whether it's big or small, it's called the president."

"Hey, that's right, it's the president."

Meng Weizai said at this time: "Do you have any thoughts about the publication of the Yanbing Literature Award-winning works?"

Lin Weimin temporarily put aside the doubts in his mind and asked, "Leader, what do you mean?"

"The winners are all long novels, the number should be more than five, basically a million words in size, not so easy to publish."

After listening to him, Lin Weimin thought for a few seconds and said, "Leader, how about publishing a series of books?"

"Series?"

"That's right." Lin Weimin greeted Meng Weizai's puzzled expression, "It's a bit too unsuitable for such a large volume to be published in a special issue or a special issue. How thick is the weight of a book? How about a series of books? In the name of publishing these books together, I think it can be called "Contemporary" series, what do you think?"

Meng Weizai thought for a moment, "If the book is published, do we need to worry about it?"

"It's different, ours is a series of books. Even if it is a feature of the Yanbing Literature Award in the future, a series of books every three years will also be an influential boost for the development of the Yanbing Literature Award, and for the judging committee There are also benefits.

We don't seek to make money, we just need to keep our capital, and we want to expand our influence if we want to fight.Not only the influence of our "Contemporary", but also the influence of the Yanbing Literature Award.This is equivalent to using the resources of our Guowen Society to endorse the Yanbing Literature Award, and there is no reason for the jury to disagree. "

After thinking for a moment, Meng Weizai said: "It makes sense."

He went on to say: "These few suggestions are all good ideas you gave to the editorial department, and you have made meritorious service to the editorial department..."

Speaking of this, Meng Weizai paused for a few seconds, and then said: "The quality of the manuscripts for the January issue is very high, and your work is really good. Not only the editorial department and me, but also the editorial department. I am also very optimistic, and we must work hard in the future and don’t let us down.”

Listening to Meng Weizai's words, Lin Weimin felt something was wrong, a little cloudy.

He joked: "Leader, listen to what you said, is the club planning to give me a promotion?"

Meng Weizai said with a serious face: "Whether you are promoted or not, it is all revolutionary work."

Meng Weizai didn't answer his question directly, but the meaning in his words was already very clear.

Seeing that he was unwilling to tell the truth, Lin Weimin knew that Meng Weizai definitely didn't want this news to spread before it was officially announced. After all, it had only been two years since he joined the club.

The personnel structure of the editorial department of "Contemporary" is very simple, with Meng Weizai as the general manager and director, then the editor-in-chief Qin Chaoyang, and then the editors.

Although everyone has a group, it is not an administrative position, it is just for the convenience of work.

Lin Weimin was a little curious. Lao Meng is not a person who just talks about it. Since he leaked his word, it must be true.

But the problem is that if you go up by yourself, what kind of work can you do?

Didn't you hear that Lao Meng and Lao Tan are going to retire?

Coming out of Meng Weizai's office, Lin Weimin was still thinking about this question.

"Hey, Weimin, why does Lao Meng want you?" Liu Yin asked gossipingly.

"It's nothing, it's said that the winning works of the Yanbing Literature Award next month will be published in our "Contemporary"."

Several colleagues were overjoyed when they heard this, "Is it true?"

"Old Meng said that the club has already discussed with the jury, so it should be right?"

The winning works of the Yanbing Literature Award are all published or previously published works. Publishing in "Contemporary" does not have much impact on the sales of "Contemporary", but the increase in influence is real.

As the first award in China named after a writer for a novel, the Yanbing Literature Award is hosted by Literature, and the judging committee is hosted by a heavyweight writer like Balao. After the news of the award came out , Immediately set off a heated discussion in the domestic literary world.

It is now late November, and there is less than a month left until the results of the awards in December come out. The news about the Yan Bing Literature Award has become one of the hottest topics in the literary circle.

Guessing which works and writers will win the Yanbing Literature Award this year has almost become the most frequent topic in the editorial department.

Zhu Changsheng said: "We have great hopes for the people this time!"

Lin Weimin was surprised, "How do you know?"

Zhu Changsheng smiled and said, "You don't care about awards at all?"

Lin Weimin really didn't pay much attention to the awards. He shook his head, "Why do you always pay attention to this kind of thing? You put too much energy into it, and you will be disappointed if you don't get it. It's better not to think about it. It was a surprise."

Liu Yin teased: "Wei Min, you belong to the spiritual victory method!"

"What's wrong with the mental victory method? The most important thing is to maintain the mentality."

The news that the winning works of the Yanbing Literature Award will be published in "Contemporary" gave colleagues a shot in the arm and made everyone very happy.

Lin Weimin did not mention the topic of "Contemporary" series of books. If "Contemporary" wants to come up with a series of books, it needs the help of the society on the one hand and the support of the jury on the other hand.

When getting off work in the afternoon, the colleagues in the office began to fish every day, and Lin Weimin was thinking about the creation of the next work in his mind.

At this time, there was a knock on the door of the office, "Mr. Lin!"

Lin Weimin looked up and saw that it was Deng Zaijun.

"Teacher Deng, why are you here?" Lin Weimin immediately got up and greeted enthusiastically.

Deng Zaijun smiled brightly, "Take the liberty to come to the door, this time I have something to ask you."

"You mustn't say that."

Lin Weimin made her a cup of tea before asking, "What's the matter?"

Holding the teacup, Deng Zaijun warmed his hands and said, "Recently, we are preparing for a party in the stage. A few comrades and I are the main persons in charge. This time I came here to ask for your help."

　Also at night.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)