My Cartoonist Strategy

Which platform or work is more important?

This is actually a problem that is difficult to understand. Generally speaking, the platform has a greater effect on the work.

A good platform can promote a good work to more readers, so when the sales volume of the two magazines is too different, the role of the platform will be very critical.

At this point, Shen Xin had a deep understanding. When he painted "Y's", he clearly felt how much a good platform can add to the work.

Therefore, when Shen Xin left "NewWorld", if he had the opportunity to serialize in the best domestic magazines, he must seize the opportunity.

However, with the understanding of the comic industry, Shen Xin has also changed the relationship between the platform and comics.

If the platform has a certain degree of exposure, as long as the quality of the work is excellent, the comics can still get up.

This is not nonsense, because a comic has done it, it is "Attack on the Giant".

When Jian Shanchuang was submitting to "jump", the editor of "jump" rejected the comic on the grounds that "your style is not suitable for "JUMP", and Jian Shanchuang had to turn to Kodansha.

Jian Shanchuang debuted with the short story "orz" in 2008, and was serialized in "Beijing Magazine" in October 2009.

The sales volume of Weekly Magazine in the 11th district is second only to Jump, but its supplement, "Beijing Magazine" is not the same.

First, Bessie Boys is a monthly magazine, and its circulation period is much longer than that of weekly magazines. Secondly, Bessie Boys Magazine was launched in September 2009, which means that "Giant" started in the second issue of this magazine. Serialized.

Since then, the popularity of "Giant" has continued to increase, and in 14 years, it ranked second in the sales of comics in the 11th district. The first place was "Pirate", and the gap between the two comics was only 100,000 copies.

Does the platform matter?"Giant" is serialized in a newly created monthly magazine. The sales and reputation of the magazine are inferior to that of "jump", but the results of "Giant" are many works serialized in "jump", which are unmatched. .

Does the platform matter?Although Bessin Junior Magazine is a new magazine, the resources behind it are not comparable to those of second-line magazines.

Therefore, Shen Xin had just said that it is not that platforms are not important, but if there is no absolute gap between several platforms, he has a chance to choose.

In addition, he also has a high reputation in China, as long as the platform is not too bad, no matter which platform it is, it is actually the same.

In particular, after the advent of the Internet era, the role of the platform has also been blurred. In addition, the first or top comics on the D version of the website are also very popular.

"ComicFuture" certainly understands this, so there is only one clause in the contract. During the contract, cartoonists are not allowed to contribute to other magazines in order to avoid this situation.

Wang Wenhong and Yan Fei looked at Shen Xin with a slightly open mouth. He did not expect that he could say such a tough word. Shang Haozhi was also very surprised.

He is undoubtedly on the side of the magazine in this matter, because he is the editor-in-chief of "ComicFuture", he wants to protect the interests of the magazine, but he does not want Shen Xin to leave "ComicFuture".

This is a contradiction.

In all fairness, although Shen Xin's words sound uncomfortable, they are true.

Not to mention the distance, as far as the recent period is concerned, "Steel" has a great fire in Europe and the United States, and it has little relationship with "ComicFuture", and the focus of the "Rock King" has only been popular for more than a week. , Was pressed down by "Steelmaking".

Although there is a certain chance, no one expected that "Steel" would be a big fire in the West, and did not expect that "Steel" would push "Rock King" in "ComicFuture".

The fire of "Steel", or Shen Xin's current results, has jumped out of the domestic platform. To be more straightforward, there is no domestic platform that can hold a comic that has a certain reputation in the world and determines the upper limit of the work. It is always its quality.

The two parties are negotiating, and these words cannot be said in this case.

Whether it is Bao Jiyi or Shen Xin, they are trying to put pressure on the other party and reduce the other party's advantage, so as to increase their own chips in order to occupy the initiative in this game.

But no matter whether Shen Xin or Bao Jiyi, they know that the initiative is no longer in the hands of "ComicFuture".

This can be judged from the attitude of the two people.

When Shen Xin said that several platforms were not "different" for him, Bao Jiyi's face instantly showed a chill, but he did not refute abruptly, indicating that he was also measuring the rebuttal of this sentence, Shen Xin's reaction.

However, Shen Xin's work is unpredictable. Sometimes it is easy to speak, but sometimes it is difficult to tangle. In case of a wrong guess, the two sides will not have the opportunity to cooperate.

Bao Jiyi stared at Shen Xin, thinking about the gains and losses of the next sentence.

After Shen Xin stays, the magazine can still regroup and overcome difficulties. When Shen Xin leaves, "ComicFuture" is definitely going to be reshuffled. When facing other magazines, the situation of "ComicFuture" will be very difficult.

But agreeing to Shen Xin's request is equivalent to having an exception. In the future, other cartoonists will also have thoughts.

Several people remained silent, and their eyes fell on Bao Jiyi.

"Mr. Shen... We take a step back, we agree that as long as the copyright of the comics of your lower works, please do not serialize on other platforms." Bao Jiyi took a deep breath and said patiently.

The competitiveness of the magazine is in the uniqueness of the work, "I have, you don't have" to attract readers.Therefore, giving up copyright seems to have a certain economic loss to "ComicFuture", but Yishu Culture can accept it.

The serialization of Shen Xin on other platforms has a greater impact on "ComicFuture" than giving up copyright.

"Dong Bao, I know what you mean. But, it is impossible." Shen Xin took a deep breath, "The author, including me, depends on the state. The success of the work is very large, in case of mistakes, the next In a few years, there may be no way to slow down. The success of a work can be controlled by the magazine, but for the author, once the work fails to rise, the situation will be difficult. I can’t take all of the ' Eggs, all in a'basket'."

"I don't think so. Of course, the three works drawn by Mr. Shen are of high quality, but if Mr. Shen's energy is scattered and the quality of the work is reduced, our pressure will be great." Bao Jiyi said meaningfully.

The pressure of drawing only one book and double opening is completely different.Bao Jiyi does not doubt Shen Xin's strength, but doubts whether he has enough physical strength and energy.

Shang Haozhi nodded again and again, Bao Jiyi's answer was soft and hard, and it was a good answer, depending on how Shen Xin responded.

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