Chapter 27 Studio

Seeing Yan Fang's apologetic face, Shen Xin didn't know what to say.

If what she said was true, the contracts of Huaxia Magazine were the same. Unless he started a magazine himself, he would still have to sign this kind of contract even if he changed to another magazine. Especially since he is still a rookie now, he is not qualified to negotiate terms with the magazine editor. When he gets the rookie king, maybe the situation will be better.

Shen Xin read the contract carefully again. In addition to being unable to submit articles to other magazines during the contract period, the magazine also obtained the copyright of the comics. This part includes not limited to games, comics, novels, peripherals, etc. The copyright lasts for 10 years. After the copyright fee is sold for publicity and other related expenses, the magazine will pay him 50/50. Shen Xin's only right is to decide whether to sell the copyright.

For most cartoonists, this is a relatively large income, so cartoonists will not refuse.

After that, there is 8% royalties, which is the bulk of Shen Xin's income. As for the contract fee, to be honest, it's not too much, just enough to make ends meet.

"One sign per year?" Shen Xin asked.

"The principle is this. After all, no one is sure when the manga will be cut in half. But if the manga's performance is good, the contract fee will also increase to varying degrees." Faced with Shen Xin's "pressing questions", Yan Yan gradually lost his confidence.

This contract was indeed unfair to the author, but given the general environment, even if Yan Yan wanted to help Shen Xin, the magazine would not listen to her.

"Brother Xin..." Xi Muzhen was more nervous than Shen Xin.

She didn't understand these things, but she just felt that Shen Xin had been hesitating, and that she didn't really want to sign this contract.

Shen Xin glanced at the sad Xi Muzhen, and rubbed his forehead again.

In his current situation, he has no right to refuse this contract at all. Moreover, Xi Muzhen will go to high school soon, and he himself will go to school, and the expenses in the future will be huge.

Besides, crows are generally black, even if it is "Comic Futura", its contract will not be much better than that of "New World".

"Sister Yan, can I trust you?" Shen Xin raised her head and stared at Yan Fang in front of her.

Yan Yan was taken aback for a moment, then patted his chest, and said decisively: "Of course! Although I can't modify the contract, none of your rights and interests will be lost. I will fight for the best interests for you. This is mine. ensure."

Shen Xin hesitated, "How can you guarantee it? It's impossible for you to oppose the magazine's decision."

Yan Qu slapped the contract, Shen Xin raised her head in astonishment, and looked at Yan Qu.

"If I can't do it, I will submit my resignation letter to the magazine." Yan Kun remained expressionless, staring straight at Shen Xin.

"Why bother? My job is to draw comics, and your job is to submit high-quality comics for magazines, right? There's no need to be so absolute."

Anyway, it may not be true that he will resign in the end.

"I don't know what other people think, but it's really boring to clock in and commute from nine to five every day. Editing... Isn't it a profession that only exists when there is an author? The dream of a cartoonist is Draw a manga that is recognized by the world, and my dream is to cooperate with such an author. If the magazine fails, change to another magazine, and I will never starve to death. Of course, let me bet on my career, There is also a premise, next year's 'Newcomer Award' is a must, otherwise, I still won't recognize you." Yan Qu crossed his arms and sat back on the sofa again.

"All right, but Sister Yan, remember, I signed this contract not because of the magazine, but because of you." Shen Xin said seriously.

In any case, during this period of time, Yan Fan has treated him very well, especially in terms of comics, and provided him with a lot of help. From these aspects, he should not make Yan Fan feel embarrassed.

"Thank you, I won't let you down." Yan Qu slightly nodded with a serious expression.

After several months of contact,

Yan Fang discovered Shen Xin's talent in comics, and it was because of this that she was extra cautious towards Shen Xin.

As she said, being able to cooperate with a talented cartoonist is the happiest thing for an editor.

"Okay... I have one more thing to ask you." Shen Xin picked up the pen, but didn't write on it.

"What's up?"

"The contract only says that I can't contribute to other magazines, but if I give the illustrations I drew to other people or companies, will it be considered a breach of contract?" Shen Xin looked up at Yan Kun, "It's not written in the contract, it is Default 'no breach'?"

"That's right. But unless it's absolutely necessary, I don't recommend you to do this. The magazine has specialized lawyers to fight the lawsuit, but you can't delay it. In the end, you will be the one who suffers." Yan Kun persuaded.

"I know, that's what I asked."

Anyway, the contract is signed once a year, if you really want to terminate the contract, just bear with it for a few months.

Shen Xin signed the contract, and when she saw the pen name column, she suddenly stopped.

So far, he has not given a pseudonym.

"Hmm..." Shen Xin raised her head.

"What's wrong?" Yan Yu was really afraid of Shen Xin's request.

"I'm thinking of a pseudonym."

"..."

Since the works of Gui Zhenghe are used, the pen name must reflect them.

Zheng He... Zheng He? Certainly not.

Guizheng...regular? It doesn't sound good either.

Since he couldn't find a suitable pen name from the three characters of Gui Zhenghe, he could only borrow one of the three characters and match it with other characters.

Shen Xin thought about it carefully, since her surname is "Shen", why not call her "Shen Zheng"?

He told Yan Qu the pseudonym, but Yan Qu had no objection.

"You can do whatever you think suits you." The magazine has no requirement for a pseudonym, and cartoonists often change their pseudonyms.

After signing the contract, Yan Fang also briefly talked about the studio's related matters.

The magazine society is looking for a studio for Shen Xin, and the relevant expenses will be deducted from his manuscript fee. In addition, Shen Xin has to prepare consumables such as manuscript paper and dot paper by himself.

"There are 300 pages of black and white manuscripts, and the color pages are 1.5 times the black and white pages, which means 450 yuan per page. This time, there are 25 front color pages and 30 black and white pages. By the way, you also pay for the assistant's salary, including Food and travel expenses."

These fees are all defaulted by the comics industry, and there are no magazines taking advantage of them, so Shen Xin has no objections.

The efficiency of the magazine office was indeed very fast. In the afternoon of the second day, just after Shen Xin bought the consumables, Yan Yan notified Shen Xin that the studio had been found.

So, Shen Xin put the dipping pen, watercolor, manuscript paper and other materials into the backpack, and after saying hello to Xi Muzhen, she left home, met Yan Yu, and followed him to the studio.

This is an eight-story building. From the outside... it is very dilapidated, at least ten years old.

"Many authors have rented studios here, mainly because it is cheap. Compared with other places, the rent, water and electricity are all relatively low. In addition, you can take the subway from here to "New World" "'s editorial department, there is no need to transfer trains, it is easier to compare." Yan Yu led Shen Xin up the stairs.

"So, there should be many cartoonists in this building." Shen Xin said in surprise.

"No. It's been a long time since a cartoonist came here." Yan Kun thought for a while, but decided to tell the truth.

"Why?" Shen Xin was puzzled.

"Few people nowadays are willing to live here. On the one hand, it is far away from the urban area, and there are no entertainment activities. In addition, many new writers don't like this kind of place. The buildings ten years ago, No elevator was designed."

Yan Yan led Shen Xin to the room at the end of the corridor on the fifth floor, took out the key, opened the door, and then threw the key to Shen Xin, "From now on, it will be your studio."