Another World Under My Pen

"Ms. Sun, we can pay up to 18% of the royalties!"

In the office of her own agency, Anne, the deputy editor-in-chief of Seal Press from Europe? Carpenter said seriously: “Mr. Laobai’s children’s books have always been very popular in Europe and North America, so this time we are willing to increase the royalty to this level! Of course, if you agree, we hope to be able to At the same time, take the French, German, Spanish and Portuguese copyrights!"

In one sigh of relief, the Seal Publishing House was cruel to win the publishing rights of the five languages.

It was completely different from the two senior executives of Shakolu Films. As soon as the book "Han Bo and Lingshi" was published, Seal Publishing House in China immediately bought a set and mailed it back as soon as possible. The headquarters of Europe.

For all of Laobai's works, they always maintain the highest degree of attention.

There is no way, it is that Laobai's picture books are too good to sell.

After accumulating fame for several years, the original picture books have already begun to enter the bestsellers, and then with the box office of "Frozen" there was a super explosion, and the name laobai was promoted to the top picture book writers in one breath. To the point! In just one year, the two versions of "Frozen" have sold more than six million copies!

This number shocked the entire Seal Publishing House!

Of course, if compared with the sales of books around "Frozen" on the earth, this number may not be a big deal, but don't forget, this is not a low-priced movie book, but a high-priced original picture book!

And driven by "Frozen", the sales of Laobai's other picture books also exploded.

The lowest-selling set sold more than one million copies throughout the year!

Regarding the importance of the author of laobai, the Seal Publishing House instantly increased several levels, directly rising to the level of a town agency writer-you know, at the end of the year, another animation "The Lion King" may be released. Seal Publishing House has even begun preparations, and plans to print five million copies at a time!

and so……

Although initially worried about the theme of the traditional wizarding in the East, after two senior editors who are proficient in Chinese language read the entire book, they immediately discovered the huge value hidden in it-in addition to the theme, regardless of the content or The plot can almost seamlessly connect with Western readers!

As for China’s witchcraft culture...

Honestly, Annie? Carpenter doesn't know very well, but if she only looks at the content of the story, she can finally be sure of one thing: Westerners have no risk of not being able to understand!

Is there any reason not to introduce such a novel?

It's just a pity that I have met several times, even the deputy editor-in-chief Annie? Carpenter flew to the capital in person, but the agent lady never spit out and agreed. In addition to the royalty issue, the reason is that this subject matter will be unpopular in the West, which will affect the reputation of Laobai...

My God, our publishers are not afraid, you are afraid of being expensive!

While secretly complaining about Sun Ya's words and attitude, Annie? Seeing that the other party did not seem to be moved by the 18% royalties, Carpenter gritted his teeth and finally gave the final bottom line: "Miss Sun, if you are not at ease, our first print can be set at two hundred. Ten thousand copies!"

While saying this, Annie? Carpenter was also panicked for a while.

You must know that this book is priced at 48 in China, so the price in Europe will only be high or not, at least it will start with sixty Chinese currency. For two million copies, the royalties alone will cost more than 20 million. If it is proved that this story is not suitable for children in the West, the Seal Publishing House will lose a lot...

"Oh? Two million?"

Hear Annie? After Carpenter's words, Sun Ya's eyes lit up, and the expression that had been dull finally changed!

The domestic Guanglun publishing house dare not count this for the first printing!

So after thinking about it for a while, Sun Ya smiled: "If this is the case, you can really think about it... By the way, Miss Carpenter, it just so happens that Laobai's latest picture book has also been completed. Would you like to take this opportunity to read it? a bit?"

"..."

After a dazed expression, Annie? Carpenter’s plump chest fluctuated violently several times, and then barely a smile on his face: "Really? That's great!"

But in the heart that Sun Ya couldn't hear, Annie? Carpenter couldn't help but yelled: "shit! This **** fellow! She did it on purpose!"

For the first time after coming to China, Annie? Carpenter felt helpless.

If Sun Ya had handed over this set of picture books before, although she would definitely give in, after all, the influence of "Frozen" is really too great. But Annie? Carpenter will definitely control the extent of the concession, at most it will give a 16% royalty and 500,000 sets of first printing conditions.

In the field of picture books, the cooperation between Laobai and Seal Publishing House has lasted for several years.

Moreover, all of Laobai's picture books belong to the "Sunflower Story Collection". Now a brand has been formed, which is well-known in Europe, America and other places, so Annie? Carpenter is not afraid that the other party will transfer to another publishing house, because in that case everything has to start again, and the price to pay is a bit high. However, pure text novels such as "Han Bo and Ling Shi" are different from picture books. The other party has every reason to switch publishing houses and will definitely not be affected.

But now...

If the royalties are not added to 18 o'clock and the first printing is not given two million sets, can we continue to talk about it?

It's a pity that no matter how maddening the press executives are, Sun Ya, who doesn't see her expression, still takes out a thick pile of white paper from the table with a calm expression and pushes it to Annie? In front of Carpenter, he smiled and said, "Miss Carpenter, then you can take a look at the final draft of "ZooCrazy"... This is the set that Laobai and Chen took the longest and spent the most energy. Picture book!"

Recalling how Sun Peng had typed back the manuscript several times this year, Sun Ya also secretly shook her head.

As his reputation grew, that kid really became more and more critical.

At least the last version of the manuscript Sun Ya looked great, but Sun Peng was still dissatisfied, and Chen Ruoyi almost cried. But fortunately, the sales of the previous picture books have soared, and the royalties received by the girls have skyrocketed many times. Otherwise, Sun Ya is really afraid that people will quit the manuscript...

"Ok, can I take it away to see?"

Take a deep breath, Annie? Carpenter did not go to the manuscript for the first time.

"Hehe, of course!"

After glancing at the watermarked manuscript, Sun Ya smiled and nodded: "But I hope your agency can make a decision as soon as possible. After all, this set of picture books will be available in China in three days. The English version will be delayed for too long. Great..."

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