1980 My Literary Era.

Chapter 664 Good-looking is the most important thing (Silver League plus more [-])

The twelve editors of the Buhu series are quite spectacular in the conference room. In terms of staff size, this editorial team has surpassed several editorial rooms in the agency.

The editorial team leader is Lin Weimin himself, and the deputy team leader is Gao Xianjun. He is the director of the second editorial office of contemporary literature.

After everyone arrived, Lin Weimin cleared his throat, and everyone's eyes immediately focused on him.

"I won't talk nonsense, the purpose of today's meeting is mainly to communicate with you about the book selection criteria of the Buhuo series.

At the beginning of the establishment of the editorial team, I once told everyone about the book selection criteria of our series, which was summed up in twelve words: no taboos, stories first, and readers' first choice.

These dozen words are easy to understand, but the difficulty is whether we can abandon some of the previous single review standards during the review process. "

Having said that, Lin Weimin's tone softened a bit.

"I know that all of you present here are the elites of our Guowen Society, and the senior editors are even more respected. When reviewing manuscripts in the past, everyone's attitude and stand have always been fair, objective and based on literature itself.

The cloth tiger series this time is different from the previous ones in that the readers we want to attract are not just the original literature lovers, but all readers who are interested in literature as much as possible.

There seems to be little difference between the two, but it is obvious that the reading threshold required by the latter is lower.

But the low reading threshold does not mean that the quality of the work is poor..."

Lin Weimin pushed the manuscript of "Flower Season and Rainy Season" towards Gao Xianjun, and Gao Xianjun took it.

Seeing the title of the book on the front page, the content of the novel immediately flashed in his mind. He was deeply impressed by this novel, which was about campus life and youth growth.

The author's writing style is a bit immature, but the temperament is fresh and natural, unconventional, if it is not for the poor literary quality, it can pass the re-examination.

The editor-in-chief took out this novel, could it be...

Lin Weimin signaled Gao Xianjun to pass on the manuscript of the novel. After reading it, everyone had some impressions of the novel.

"Everyone must have read this "Flower Season and Rainy Season". Let me explain first, I brought him back to the list that passed the review. Let's first talk about the reasons for eliminating this novel!"

Everyone looked at each other, but no one spoke first.

Gao Xianjun, as the deputy team leader, can only say: "How can I say this novel? The author is very young at first glance, and he has great ideas in writing, and the writing is not bad. It is written about the kind of youthful, hazy campus life and emotions. Very good, even I, who is in my 40s, have a sense of substitution. If I want to talk about the problem, it is mainly because the literary quality of this novel is relatively poor, and it also lacks some dramatic conflicts. Therefore, during the review stage, We knocked out the novel."

Lin Weimin nodded after listening, "Xian Jun is right, he has mentioned both advantages and disadvantages, so let me share my opinion."

Everyone looked at him, thinking that Lin Weimin would give a long speech on why he kept this novel, but he only uttered a few words.

"This novel is beautiful!"

Some people hadn't realized it yet, and waited for Lin Weimin's follow-up, but after waiting for a while, they realized that he had finished speaking.

When everyone was puzzled, Lin Weimin said again: "There is no taboo, the story comes first, and the readers are the first choice."

Combined with Lin Weimin's words just now, everyone present felt as if they were enlightened, and they immediately understood what the so-called "audit standards" should be.

Tan Chaoyang smiled and said, "It seems that our thinking was not open enough before."

Lin Weimin nodded slightly, and said: "Publishing the Tiger Series is a pioneering work of our Guowen Society. You may as well be more courageous, and don't use past experience to restrict yourself."

At this time, Li Xiang, a young editor below, suddenly asked: "Editor-in-Chief, if this is the case, why don't we just publish popular literature?"

Li Xiang's words spoke the aspirations of many people present, yes, if "good-looking" is simply used as the evaluation standard, why not directly publish popular literature works?
Facing Li Xiang's questioning, Lin Weimin's face was calm, and he said calmly: "Have you ever thought about a question, since when did we start to simply divide literature into popular literature and pure literature? This judgment standard has What is it? During the period of the Republic of China, Mr. Zhang Henshui’s Mandarin Duck and Butterfly School should have been included in popular literature, so was “Dream of Red Mansions” considered popular literature in Cao Xueqin’s time? Let’s go forward, and many of Tang Xianzu’s miscellaneous works are It’s a gifted scholar and a beautiful lady, can it be considered as popular literature?”

Lin Weimin's series of questions were not answered, but everyone must have their own ideas in their hearts.

"What Li Xiang said just now seems to tacitly agree that popular literature must be better than pure literature in terms of reading experience, so let me ask you another question, is there no good-looking works in pure literature?
If pure literature represents obscure and unattractive, then what is the meaning of its existence?
Is it destined to become official literature like stereotyped essay? "

Lin Weimin's words followed one sentence after another, and the more he said, the more serious his face became. In the end, his words were sonorous and powerful, and his eyes were fixed on everyone present.

The meeting room fell into a brief silence. Everyone was not intimidated by Lin Weimin's serious attitude, but immersed in what he said just now.

Deafening!

"Alas!" When everyone was silent, Tan Chaoyang, the oldest editor present, let out a helpless sigh.

Although he didn't want to admit it in his heart, he had to admit that Lin Weimin's words were correct.

Nowadays, many writers' works blindly pursue the so-called literariness, ideology, and artistry, pursue the innovation of writing forms, and the variety of writing techniques, but ignore the most essential content of literature.

Zhu Guangqian believes that literature has four major functions: romance, reasoning, narrative, and object, but he has never mentioned any literary and ideological functions.

With the development of contemporary literature, some people have gone astray, and there are many of them.

"Editor-in-Chief, I think everyone understands what you mean, but I haven't changed my mind yet. After all, it's a work habit for so many years." Gao Xianjun said.

Lin Weimin said: "It's normal that habits cannot be changed for a while, but thinking must be changed. Well, let's talk about this today. I hope everyone can adjust as soon as possible and select more good books for the Buhuo series."

After saying these words, Lin Weimin announced the adjournment of the meeting.

Then Gao Xianjun and Qin Chaoyang were left behind, "I have read all four manuscripts sent by the editorial team. "Bitter Realm" is not bad, so let's put it in the first batch of bibliographies. The other is "Flower Season and Rainy Season", this novel It can also be put in. Together with Jia Pingwa's "Abandoned City", these three novels can be regarded as the first batch of novels in our Buhu series."

Lin Weimin explained again: "Xianjun, you are in charge of contacting a few authors and getting them ready to sign contracts in Beijing. And those famous artists who are currently in contact, how is the communication going?"

"Wang Meng and Liang Xiaosheng already have ideas for a new book, but Jin Ying and Tang Kangmei have no ideas yet. By the way, Jin Ying also said that she convinced Huang Anyi that she can also participate in the Buhuo series."

Lin Weimin was a little surprised, "Oh? I really don't know about this. I'll call and ask later."

He added: "Based on this calculation, there are eight writers, both in terms of quantity and quality, they are very good. We want to make the signing ceremony a little grander. You should contact these writers as soon as possible to finalize the schedule first, and release the works in advance." , anyway, there are already the first batch of works.”

Gao Xianjun nodded, "Understood."

Lin Weimin turned to Tan Chaoyang and said, "Old Comrade Tan, what do you think of what I just said?"

Qin Chaoyang gave a thumbs up, "High!"

"Your attitude is too perfunctory."

"Then what's the matter, do I still need to flatter you?"

"No need for flattery, you are the Qingtian Bai Yuzhu of the editorial team, I am also listening to the voice of the masses!"

Qin Chaoyang put away his jokes and said, "You're right, it's cruel and realistic. Pure literature has been evolving so far, and there are already many abuses. It's not impossible to stick to the rules, but it's tantamount to slow suicide."

Although Qin Chaoyang was older, his thoughts were more active and open, and he approved of Lin Weimin's ideas.

"Really?"

"What do you have to lie to me?"

"You tricked me into eating out!"

spit!
I sent you that mouthful of boiled mutton?

The meeting is officially over, and it can be regarded as a unified thought, and the next step depends on everyone's performance.

Lin Weimin is only one person, and it is impossible to always focus on the review of the editorial team. After two months of development, the reputation of Buhuo Books in China has reached a peak and has gradually declined.

The next step should be to witness a miracle... Bah, there must be another wave of enthusiasm, so that the cloth tiger series will return to the public eye again, and then take advantage of the situation to release the first batch of works.

"Hey, An Yi, tell me about yourself, if you want to participate in the Buhuo series, just tell me no?"

"Oh, it's Jin Ying who insists on dragging you?"

"It's probably embarrassing. After all, she is the deputy head of the Provincial Cultural Association, and Sister Tang was also pulled in by her."

"It's okay. With Wang Meng watching in front, what are you afraid of? With him around, who will pay attention to you?"

"Okay. Don't worry. You write slowly. It's just a signing ceremony. Our book series walks on two legs. Not only are there new works by famous authors, but there are also a lot of essays. Signing the contract first is just for publicity."

……

After talking on the phone with Huang Anyi, Lin Weimin checked the time, it was getting late, he packed his things and left work early.

I drove all the way to Yanying Film Factory. Yesterday Cheng Kaige called him and said that the rough cut version of "Farewell My Concubine" has come out, and asked him to take a look.

When they arrived at Yanying's screening room, the main creators of the crew were basically there, as were the two investors and producers Xu Feng and Michael Phillips.

It’s already March now, and the Cannes Film Festival is two months away. The rough cut version largely represents the quality of the final film, so the two of them can’t help but care about it. After all, each of them produced 400 million meters. Knife, this is real money.

At this point, Lin Weimin seemed much calmer.

After everyone said hello, the film officially began to be screened.

Familiar signs and sound effects flashed, and a door opened at the beginning, Bawang and Yuji walked into the arena hand in hand.

The voiceover asks, "What are you doing?"

Overlord replied: "Oh, the Peking Opera Theater came to walk the stage."

Voiceover: "Hey, it's you two, I'm your movie fan."

……

The beams of light scattered and gathered on the stage, and there were two figures, that is Overlord and Concubine Yu.

　Gentlemen, give me some monthly tickets.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)