118: So awesome! American publishers worship!(1/4)
Wang Huan's press conference is over.
There is no doubt that it will cause a complete uproar.
But the first thing that caused was the shock from the publishing house.
Wang Huan first received countless calls, all from publishers.
This is good for capitalism. People don’t care that you are here to challenge the United States, let alone you are here to conquer the United States.
As long as you can bring benefits to them.
And the publication review here is much looser.
As long as you have popularity and traffic, you can write anything.
Now Wang Huan is no less popular in the United States than a star.
On Broadway, challenged the world's number one tenor Pavaloni, the heat of the treble shattered glass cups and crystal lamps has not yet disappeared.
And he did not agree to the invitation from the Broadway Theatre, nor did he appear on any TV shows.
That mystery has been shaped.
The whole American people still maintain a sense of expectation and hunger for him.
In addition, this press conference once again triggered public opinion.
So, how can publishers not flock to them?
The phone call was not straightforward enough, so the publishers waved the check and came directly to Baorui Hotel to ask for Wang Huan.
The conditions offered are more than the other.
The manager of Hachette Book Group came to the door and offered a 12% royalty, with a guaranteed issuance of 200,000 copies. As long as the contract is signed, the royalty will be paid in advance.
This is just the beginning.
The next publishers will open higher prices one by one.
The manager of Bantan Books Company issued a royalty of 12%, with a guaranteed issuance of 300,000 copies and a prepaid royalty of 500,000 US dollars.
Random House, with a 12% royalty, a guaranteed issuance of 400,000 copies, and a prepaid royalty of $500,000.
These companies are all large publishing groups in the United States, and some small publishing groups, and the prices offered are even higher.
Moreover, the small publisher said bluntly that he didn't care what Wang Huan wrote at all, and it didn't matter how bad he wrote it.
Even if it is a sleep-talking whisper, they are willing to publish it.
No matter how badly you write or how much you whisper, can you compare to the Peace Sutra?
In this way, domestic publishing is even more magical.
well!
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In the end, Wang Huan chose to cooperate with Random House because it was the largest publisher in the United States.
In addition, it also has huge distribution channels around the world. The parent company is Bertelsmann Group, which is considered to be the world's largest publishing group.
Li Changsheng, president of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, found the most professional lawyer to help Wang Huan revise and review the contract.
Then, Wang Huan and Random Bookstore officially signed a contract.
"Mr. Wang Huan, your choice is undoubtedly correct." Charlie, manager of the New York branch of Random House, said: "We have not only distribution channels in the publishing house, but also strong voice. As long as your works have a medium-to-high level, we have huge operating space."
This is very clear. As long as Wang Huan's work is well-informed, they can find a group of critics to say good things.
"But I want to tell you? Are the three major rankings still very authoritative? Our Random House can influence but cannot change it."
Which three rankings are:
Goodreads website rankings? This is the largest book review website in the United States? It is equivalent to Douban in China.
Countless readers around the world will express their opinions on books here? And rate them, and their ratings are still very authoritative.
(Of course? Goodreads was founded in our world in 2006)
New York Times Book Sales Ranking.
Is this the number one authoritative ranking in the United States? Sometimes sales prove it all.
There is also the New York Book Review, which is a magazine that specializes in evaluating popular books on the market. Does it have special ratings? There is also a special website.
To put it bluntly? Wang Huan claims to defeat American writers in literature. The real indicator is these three rankings.
American reading social rankings, New York Times sales rankings, New York book review rankings.
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Charlie, manager of the New York branch of Random House, held the coffee and said, "Mr. Wang Huan, you said that in one month, you must be joking, is it? You already have a manuscript, right?"
Wang Huan said: "No, I really don't have a word now. I really need to write within a month? I will write nearly one million words."
Charlie was stunned? The coffee in his hand shook slightly? He was almost splashed out.
"Suddenly, I felt a little cold in the air," Charlie said. "I am a little worried now that this business will not only lose money, but even lose reputation."
There are indeed some fast gunmen in this world who complete a novel in a very short time.
But... there has never been an author who has written nearly one million in a month.
That... is simply crazy.
"You are joking, you must be joking." Charlie trembled.
Wang Huan said: "I'm not kidding. In fact, after you leave, I'm going to start writing because I need to race against time."
Charlie's scalp was numb and said, "Mr. Wang Huan, do you know what consequences would be if this business fails?"
Wang Huan said: "What?"
Charlie said: "I will be driven from my current position, and the competition within our company is very fierce."
Wang Huan said: "So the fate of the two of us is completely connected now, right?"
Charlie said: "Yes."
Then, he stood up and said, "You need the most professional secretary now. She can do your school team and you also need the most professional information. I will organize a team for you in the shortest time. Don't refuse, because it is related to my destiny."
“You also need the best keyboard, the best computer.”
"And if you don't mind, I'll open a room next to you."
"My God, I'm absolutely obsessed with it. I feel that my future is worrying."
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Next, the manager of the New York branch of Random House organized a team for Wang Huan in the shortest time.
One secretary, two editors, and one specializes in typing.
This secretary looks sweet and has a hot body.
All of these two editors are bald. They are responsible for proofreading the draft for Wang Huan and act as a knowledge base. Once Wang Huan needs any common sense, you can ask them immediately.
They may not be able to answer directly, but they can call a special think tank directly to find relevant information for Wang Huan in the shortest time.
And the person who specializes in typing has amazing hands speed.
You can easily type more than 200 words in one minute.
Therefore, Wang Huan can lie on the bed and lie on a chair for oral remarks.
Moreover, all three meals a day are delivered to the hotel.
At least this month, he will be able to enjoy unparalleled treatment.
but……
He didn't do that.
The team that Charlie prepared for him did nothing almost every day.
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"Mr. Wang Huan, it's wrong for you to do this. You overestimate your ability. A science fiction novel involves too much scientific knowledge. You need to consult enough information, otherwise you will definitely have loopholes."
"Also, you absolutely need a typist, you can rest assured that this typist is Chinese, and she will not type incorrectly every Chinese character you say."
However, the typist was stunned.
Because Wang Huan has already started typing.
Dance with both hands.
The shadow of ten fingers on the keyboard was so fast that it was completely impossible to see clearly.
This...this speed is amazing.
She is already a very professional typist and can have 200 words in a minute.
But Wang Huan's speed is still higher.
To be continued...