NFBE Chapter 307 Quarrel
Chapter 307 Quarrel
After several years of vigorous development, comic book writers working at Qingdao Publishing House have gradually figured out the trick.
In this fertile land of creation, everyone knows that the comic strips that can earn high royalties from Qingdao Publishing House are all works with strong storytelling.
Among them, battle themes always grab readers' attention with their thrilling plots;
The fairy-tale theme is very popular for its fantasy world setting and wild imagination.
And if one can master the new painting form created by Jiang Weimin, it will be even more powerful, and the work will surely be very popular once it is released.
As long as one can create a masterpiece that incorporates this new form, he can basically guarantee a few years of food and clothing.
If I could create serialized comic strips and successfully earn foreign exchange, I would be able to live a rich and stable life for the rest of my life.
Recently, such a talented creator emerged from Qingdao Publishing House.
The fantasy-themed work he launched quickly gained popularity among readers as soon as it was released. It not only gained a large number of loyal readers in China, but was also very popular in overseas markets.
In this work, he applied Jiang Weimin's painting style to perfection. The fighting scenes in the picture are passionate and smooth, and every move seems to jump off the paper, making the readers feel as if they are personally on the scene.
With this work, he was directly promoted to a Level 4 writer and received a high one-time royalty of 5000 yuan.
Moreover, this work is in serialized form, so as long as it is continuously updated, subsequent income will continue to flow in.
This news caused quite a stir among the comic book authors of Qingdao Publishing House. Everyone was envious and at the same time inspired to create strongly.
Everyone secretly made up their minds to incorporate new elements into their own creations and work hard to improve the quality of their works, hoping to achieve such results one day.
Amid the booming development of Qingdao Publishing House, the situation is somewhat complicated for the older generation of comic book artists.
In the past, they made a name for themselves in the comic book industry with their solid foundation.
But now, faced with new creative trends and a fiercely competitive environment, if your painting skills are not up to par and your story is not novel enough, you can only get basic royalties.
Although this amount of money is considered a generous treatment in other publishing houses and can show good qualifications,
But at Qingdao Publishing House, compared with the lucrative incomes of those creators of best-selling works, it really pales in comparison, and one can only envy others.
Moreover, under such circumstances, their status in the company is far lower than that in other places, and their enthusiasm and sense of accomplishment in creation are greatly reduced.
However, the treatment of real masters in Qingdao Publishing House is completely different, which can be said to be a world of difference.
Jiang Weimin personally wrote the script for the master and gave him full creative support.
In terms of royalties, the payment is as high as 50 yuan per piece, which is a very rare treatment in the industry.
Qingdao Publishing House is fortunate to have such a master, who was invited before he was rehabilitated.
During his time at Qingdao Publishing House, he devoted himself to creation and completed two works with all his heart and soul. Although he has stopped writing now, he still stays in the publishing house to enjoy his retirement.
In his spare time, he would use his rich experience to help review manuscripts, teach young creators, and pass on his skills and insights without reservation.
Of course, masters are rare after all, and they are highly respected treasures in their respective cities.
Having been operating in the local area for many years, they have extensive connections and abundant resources and will not easily leave their familiar environment.
Moreover, most of the masters are successful and have no shortage of money. For them, creation is more out of their persistence and love for art.
To some extent, Qingdao Publishing House’s ability to have such a master is indeed due to the special historical background, as if it had picked up a big bargain.
During that special period, this cooperation was facilitated by chance, giving Qingdao Publishing House this precious "trump card" and injecting profound cultural heritage and strong artistic influence into the development of the publishing house.
After several years of continuous development, Qingdao Publishing House's unique commercial system and strong business atmosphere are quietly changing the pattern of comic book creation.
This has also resulted in the comic strips produced by today's publishing house being in a relatively separate state from those produced by other publishing houses, and the difference in styles is becoming increasingly obvious.
At present, many publishing houses still rely on the older generation of creators to support their business.
The screenwriting thinking of these older generation creators seems to be frozen in time, still remaining in the old period.
Faced with the new painting form pioneered by Jiang Weimin, many of them neither wanted to learn nor make changes, and some even found it difficult to master after trying.
It’s not that they don’t work hard enough, but that the creative habits and thinking patterns formed over a long period of time make it difficult for them to adapt and change quickly when faced with new things.
When it comes to creative content, the choices of major publishing houses are also different.
Some publishing houses insist on digging deep into the treasures of Chinese culture for thousands of years and continue to present classic works in the form of comic strips.
Some publishing houses have turned their attention to foreign countries, targeting foreign classic works, and trying to convey the charm of exotic cultures to domestic readers through the unique art form of comic strips.
Of course, in this wave of change, there are also many creators who are willing to accept Jiang Weimin's painting style.
Among them are painting talents from major publishing houses who were personally guided and trained by Jiang Weimin.
These young creators have active minds and are full of curiosity and enthusiasm for new things. Under Jiang Weimin's careful teaching, they gradually mastered this new form of painting and incorporated it into their own works.
Their works not only earned foreign exchange for publishing houses, but also injected new vitality into the development of comic strips, becoming an emerging force in promoting changes in the industry.
At Beijing Railway Station, Jiang Weimin was warmly welcoming writers from Qingdao Publishing House who were attending the comic book awards conference.
At the same time, in the meeting room of the review committee, a heated discussion was in full swing, and the atmosphere was so tense that it seemed to ignite the air.
One judge stood up suddenly, put his hands on the conference table, and said loudly with a serious and excited expression: "I strongly disagree that Comrade Jiang Weimin's work won the first prize!
It is undeniable that Comrade Jiang Weimin's works are indeed innovative in painting form and give people a bright feeling.
However, from the perspective of painting level, his work does not meet the standards, and the content is seriously inconsistent with the theme of the times we advocate. This work cannot be a candidate for the first prize. "
His words were powerful and his eyes revealed unquestionable determination.
This time, Hua Junwu came specially because of Jiang Weimin to strive for a good result for him.
Hua Junwu's love and admiration for Jiang Weimin are beyond words. Jiang Weimin has not only successfully promoted Chinese culture abroad, allowing the world to appreciate the breadth and depth of Chinese culture,
It also showcases China's clothing culture to the global perspective, which is a huge step forward for the work of the Federation of Literary and Art Circles.
Moreover, as a member of the Federation of Literary and Art Circles, Jiang Weimin has made unique contributions in the cultural field.
This time, in addition to Hua Junwu, the leaders of the General Administration of Press and Publication also firmly supported Jiang Weimin in winning the first prize.
After all, Jiang Weimin is a member of the publishing system, and it is reasonable for everyone to give him the support and encouragement he deserves.
When Hua Junwu heard the opposing voices, he immediately stood up, with a hint of indignation in his tone: "Comrade Jiang Weimin's father participated in the War of Resistance Against Japan. His work was created based on this. How come it doesn't conform to the spirit of the theme of the times?
In my opinion, you are prejudiced against this new form of comic strip! Jiang Weimin uses a unique painting form.
To vividly present that magnificent period of history and allow more young people to learn about the years of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression is in itself a great contribution.”
At this point, the judge immediately stood up and retorted: "This work is not good, the content is too detached from reality.
Killing the devils in it is as easy as cutting vegetables, and even having a duel with a Japanese major general.
This is simply an exaggeration and distortion of history, and it is totally inconsistent with the real historical situation. How can it win the first prize? "
His words caused some people to nod in agreement. There was a lot of discussion in the conference room. Both sides insisted on their own opinions and refused to give in. The atmosphere became increasingly tense.