1980 My Literary Era.

Chapter 588 Where did you get the manuscript

"Isn't the novel just published? Why did you write it again?"

In the evening, Tao Huimin went into the study with a cup of tea, and seeing Lin Weimin typing away at the computer, he couldn't help asking.

Lin Weimin was immersed in creation, and said casually: "Write an article for a publication."

After Tao Huimin left, Lin Weimin was still concentrating on typing.

He advocated the creation of martial arts publications, and he set up the standards. Now he can't find a suitable manuscript, and the publication of the publication cannot be delayed forever, so he decided to do it himself.

With his current status, writing martial arts novels and spreading them out will inevitably cause an uproar in the literary world.
The first issue of a martial arts publication is very important, because it is not only related to the success or failure of a publication, but also the basic disk of Tongwenshe.

For a publishing house, a best-selling magazine is a fixed cash flow, which allows the publishing house to flex its muscles without any burden.

So this martial arts publication must be an instant hit!
A few days later, in the editorial department of Tongwen News Agency, several young editors were a little bored.

In the past few months, except for the collection of Jin Yong's works, all their work energy has been put on the solicitation of new martial arts publications. Few, the new martial arts publication is planned to be a monthly publication, and with the current amount of manuscripts, it is not a problem to publish three issues.

These days, some authors have been urging questions about the inaugural issue. They have received letters from the News Agency for a long time, but the publication has not appeared for a long time. Naturally, it is impossible to talk about paying the manuscript fee. These people are justified in their anxiety among.

Not only the authors are anxious, but several people in the editorial department are also anxious. The advertisements of the publications have been out for half a month. Several popular literature publications with the best circulation such as "Story Club", "Wulin" and "Legends of the Ancient Times" have advertised. After a round of beating, all that was thrown out was money.

This wave of advertising costs nearly 2 yuan, and it hurts to think about it.

Recently, apart from Li Xuegang, who is busy applying for serial numbers and going to the printing factory, the work of the others is relatively leisurely. The backlog is too high, and they are afraid to accept any more manuscripts.

The inaugural issue hasn't been released yet, if the first issue fails, it will be embarrassing.

While several people were chatting, Lin Weimin walked into the office and asked, "Where is Xuegang?"

"The editor-in-chief has gone to the printing factory." Qi Xianghua replied.

Lin Weimin nodded, and handed the manuscript to Yu Hua, "The manuscript of the headline work has been received, please take a look."

Yu Hua's face was a little surprised. In just a few days, Teacher Lin found the manuscript?This efficiency is too high, right?

After Lin Weimin delivered the manuscript, he left the office. Qi Xianghua and Liu Maowen approached Yu Hua curiously, snatched the manuscript, and planned to block it first.

"This title is a bit overbearing!"

"Little Zhuanfeng, why did the author choose such a pseudonym? A fan of Journey to the West?"

"Don't worry about these, just look at it."

The two turned their attention away from the title and pen name of the book, and focused on the text. After a few glances, they were fascinated.

On the other hand, Yu Hua was still thinking, something seemed wrong!

It has only been a week since Mr. Lin said that the Toutiao work was handed over to him. Unless the manuscript is ready-made, it is impossible to be so fast.

But the domestic martial arts writers have harassed them all over the place, and they haven't seen anyone contacted by Mr. Lin.

And since Mr. Lin brought the manuscript over, the quality must have met his standards.

Thinking of this, Yu Hua became even more puzzled, where did Teacher Lin get the manuscript?

While Yu Hua was thinking, Li Xuegang came back from the outside and heard that the manuscript of Toutiao’s work had arrived. He said happily: “Great! Now that the serial number is down and the communication with the printing factory is over, everything is ready. I’ll go to It is necessary to discuss with Mr. Lin about the issue of the first issue as soon as possible."

When Li Xuegang found Lin Weimin's office, He Qizhi was here, talking about the new publication.

Some time ago, the publication of Shi Tiesheng's "Ditan and Me" aroused strong repercussions among readers, and He Qizhi took advantage of the situation and proposed the idea of ​​starting a new prose publication.

Lin Weimin asked He Qizhi to conduct a reader survey on the fifth issue of "Contemporary" to see how readers accept prose publications.

In the past two days, "Contemporary" has just sorted out the results of the reader survey.

"...According to the current results, readers' acceptance of our agency's prose publications is very high. A total of 24000 questionnaires were sent back, and 40% of the readers expressed their willingness to buy. "

Lin Weimin said: "Although this data is incomplete, it is still very useful for reference. It seems that there is still a market for prose publications. Then you can separate the prose column of your publications and create a new publication based on this. You will be in charge of this matter, first draw up a document and discuss it next week."

"Okay, I see."

After He Qizhi left, Lin Weimin looked at Li Xuegang and asked, "How is the communication with the printing factory?"

Li Xuegang couldn't help complaining and said: "These printing factories are too difficult to manage. Seeing that our business volume is small, we don't want to talk about it. I went to several factories and Guanzhong factory was willing to take over. They can free up 180 million printing sheets for us. , should be enough for our first issue.”

Guowenshe is the No. [-] publishing house in the domestic literature circle, with a huge printing volume every year, but it does not have its own printing house.

The printing business in the agency has always been handled by Yanjing Xinhua Printing Factory. There are also several printing factories that have regular cooperation, but they don't receive many businesses. Guanzhong Factory is one of them.

"Over there at the printing factory, I'll discuss it with the agency later to see if I can think of a way."

Then he said: "Now that the software and hardware conditions are all in place, the advertisement has been out for half a month, and the effect should be similar by the time the publication is launched. Next, I will ask the distribution department to contact bookstores and post offices to subscribe. The binding and typesetting of the publication, hurry up and print out the sample issue.”

Li Xuegang was excited when he heard the words. They had been preparing for several months, and what they were waiting for was now.

"I'll make a sample as soon as possible."

Li Xuegang was about to leave Lin Weimin's office with excitement when he saw Yu Hua walking in with a manuscript, "Mr. Lin, this manuscript is really well written, but why didn't it finish?"

"Ask for help temporarily. How can such a long novel be finished in a short time? The 50 words I got back are enough for two issues. Don't worry about the follow-up manuscripts. I have already agreed with the author. Continue. Every month, he would hand in [-] words, and he planned [-] words for this novel.

It was a coincidence this time, I went to ask him, he had just written a new work, and I brought it over.Don't worry, the two of us have made a deal, nothing will happen. "

After Lin Weimin finished speaking, Yu Hua kept staring at him, and he asked unnaturally, "What are you looking at?"

"It's nothing. It's fine if you can deliver the manuscript. Don't open the skylight then."

"No, don't worry!"

Yu Hua left the office with some doubts. On the way back, he asked Li Xuegang, "Xuegang, do you think Mr. Lin is a little deliberate?"

Li Xuegang asked ignorantly: "What is it on purpose?"

"The expression, and the words, what's 'his new work has just been written, and I took it here', isn't it intentional?"

"No, I think it's quite normal. It's just for drafting. Mr. Lin's drafting ability is well-known in my... Guowen Society!"

Yu Hua felt disdainful when he heard the words, he would just lock up a small black room, who wouldn't!

A few days later, Lin Weimin drove to Xiehe after get off work.

Zhou Meiying had been admitted to the hospital for several days, and when I saw him again, he was in better condition than the last time we met.

After he was admitted to the hospital, he needed 24-hour escort. He had no relatives to help, only his wife Xu Xiao and friends took care of him. They were all office workers and could only take turns to take care of him for 8 hours each.

Unfortunately, when Lin Weimin came, Zhou Meiying was taken care of by a friend named E Chunming, and Xu Xiao was in charge of the most difficult night, so he should prepare meals at home.

"Weimin, thank you for your help this time." After chatting for a while about the situation after being admitted to the hospital, Zhou Meiying thanked Lin Weimin weakly.

"Xu Xiao has thanked me so many times. If I can help with such a big matter, of course I will."

E Chunming just went to fetch a pot of hot water and poured a cup, "For the people, there is no tea, let's drink some hot water."

Lin Weimin said thank you, and chatted with the two of them.

Zhou Meiying and others are not in the same circle as him, and the intersection is entirely because of Shi Tiesheng.

In the late 70s, Zhou Meiying participated in the compilation of "Today" and became today's editorial board member.

At that time, "Today" had a unique position in the Chinese literary world. Even if we counted the history of modern and contemporary Chinese newspapers and periodicals, we could not find a folk publication with such great influence as it.

In those two years, the editorial board members of "Today" and the authors who contributed to "Today" became popular in the literary circles of Yanjing.

It's a pity that the good times didn't last long. In the 80s, there were rumors that private publications would be banned. In October, "Today" was forced to suspend publication, and it became a extinction event.

Last year, Zhao Zhenkai, who went abroad, seems to have started another publication called "Today" abroad. Unfortunately, time has passed, and "Today" no longer has the influence of the past.

Zhou Meiying was only in charge of the administrative affairs of "Today". After "Today" was banned, he also resumed his status as an ordinary person.

His highlight era was from the 70s to the early 80s. He came from a good background, loved to make friends, and showed loyalty. When he was young, he helped friends avoid investigation, litigate, and mediate disputes.

In the era when the educated youths went to the countryside, he had to visit his classmates and friends' parents, send fake telegrams to help ask for leave, and was responsible for picking up and sending off stations and so on.

This kind of character and devotion has created Zhou Meiying's high reputation in the circle of friends, which is a bit like Yanjing Xiaomeng.

With the good reputation accumulated over the years, Zhou Meiying has many friends who are willing to help, and this illness is also thanks to these friends.

When Zhou Meiying chatted with Lin Weimin about this topic, his words were full of emotion.

"Mei Ying, what do you think you are talking about?" E Chunming said.

"I just feel sorry for you. You worked so hard..."

Lin Weimin asked about the specific situation and found out that E Chunming's work had something to do with him. E Chunming is the workshop director of Xinhua Printing Factory.

"It's really hard work!"

Lin Weimin chatted with E Chunming because of his relationship with the work unit. While chatting, E Chunming mentioned something.

Xinhua Printing Factory is going to launch computerized printing and prepares to eliminate a large number of printing machines and equipment.

(End of this chapter)