Chapter 497: Comprehension

The popularity of "Soul of Chess: Beidou Cup" drove the sales of two comics.

One is the stand-alone version of the ordinary version of "Soul of Chess", and the other is "Smelting Steel".

The sales volume of the full version of "Soul of Chess" has also increased, but its price is relatively high, and there is only one volume, so the sales volume is not as direct as the above two volumes.

If it weren't for the fact that the latest magazine of "ic future" was sold out a year ago, it is estimated that "ic future" would also increase sales.

Zuo Yuan changed his work clothes, the next step is to go to the supermarket, buy some discounted food, and by the way, buy some blank paper to prepare the name of the new comic.

Coming out of the locker room, Zuo Yuan passed by the front desk, and happened to see the TV hanging in the hall, which was broadcasting the premiere of "Soul of Chess".

It was played on TV once before.

He pretended to have a stomachache and hid in the bathroom.

He is a cartoonist, and others are also cartoonists, but now they are so far behind—it is not an exaggeration to say that there is a world of difference.

When he saw the premiere, he felt a deep inferiority complex, and there was a bit of sadness in his heart.

It is precisely because he cannot rely on comics to make money that he has to work here to earn a living.

However, deep down in his heart, he still couldn't let go of his dream of being a cartoonist.

After ten years of hard work, no one asked him, and he became famous all over the world in one fell swoop.

This is the only motivation that keeps him going.

Seeing the premiere of "Soul of Chess" on TV, he wanted to leave in a hurry.

Seeing that he was about to walk out of the bookstore, he suddenly heard a voice coming from the TV.

"...As the most popular cartoonist in China, how do you think about the choice of subject matter?"

Selection?

Zuo Yuan stopped suddenly, turned around in surprise, and watched the TV.

He also wanted to know... As one of the most successful cartoonists in China, how Shen Zheng viewed this issue.

Look down on niche themes?

wrong,

Go itself is a niche theme, but "Soul of Chess" is very successful.

So, Mr. Shen Zheng, what is your answer?

Zuo Yuan stood at the door of the bookstore, watching TV intently, waiting for Shen Xin's answer.

"Follow the editor's words, because the editor is the person who knows you best..."

However, I followed the editor's words... Am I really not talented?

Zuo Yuan was very anxious, and continued to look up at the TV.

Then, Shen Xin's words made his mood drop to freezing point.

"...There is no subject that cannot produce good works, only authors who cannot draw good comics..."

it is as expected……

Zuo Yuan sighed.

In the final analysis, the reason is still on him.

The strength of the author is more important than the subject matter.

In the end is to give up, or persist?

Zuo Yuan's mind was in a mess, he turned and walked out of the bookstore.

"...The harder the subject matter to create, the more readers will remember the work once it is finished...It is too difficult to do this...It is necessary to find a balance between the characteristics of niche comics and the interests of readers. between……"

Zuo Yuan's footsteps suddenly stopped.

too difficult? Teacher Shen also thinks so?

Wait, he said just now that a balance should be found between the characteristics of niche comics and the interests of readers... What does this mean?

Zuo Yuan turned around again, looked at the TV, and listened carefully.

Soon, Shen Xin's answer ended.

Zuo Yuan felt that he heard a lot, but felt that he heard nothing.

"Zuo Yuan, didn't you leave?" The store manager held the teacup in his hand, and was a little curious when he saw Zuo Yuan standing outside the door and turning around to watch the TV.

"Not yet, I'm watching TV... watching the premiere." Zuo Yuan said.

"Premiere?" The store manager turned his head, "There have been online video sites for a long time..."

"Already have it? Which website?" Zuo Yuan asked hastily.

After learning the name of the video site from the store manager, Zuo Yuan couldn't wait to run back home, and didn't even buy half-price food and blank paper.

Open the door and drop the bag on the ground.

After Zuo Chan was taken away by Zheng Ping, the small room became much deserted and seemed lonely.

But at this moment, he didn't care about these things, and quickly turned on a desktop computer—he bought a second-hand computer from a college student who was about to graduate for 2,000 yuan—clicked on the video website that the store manager said, and typed "Soul of Chess" Premiere.

The Internet speed is relatively slow, so I can't watch HD, and even play normal HD, which is a bit intermittent.

He also took advantage of the gap in the video buffer to reflect on what Shen Xin said.

There are also differences in the same type of subject matter, and this difference is reflected in the author's experience, experience and attitude towards the work...

You need to read a lot of books, accumulate a lot of experience, and devote yourself to the work...

I'm working in a bookstore now, and I'm already finding time to read various manga. I am also very attentive to the works, the key lies in the experience.

Also, Mr. Shen also said that it is necessary to find a balance between the interests of readers and the characteristics of niche comics...

So what do I do?

Experience, reading, readers' interests, characteristics of comics...

These aspects must be improved quickly, as soon as possible!

Zuo Yuan clenched his fist, and his eyes fell on the display screen again.

...

The animation storm brought by "Soul of Chess: Beidou Cup" has made many comic magazines red-eyed.

An animation, in China's film market, broke the 500 million mark in just one week after its release, which is unbelievable. Fans of "The Legend of the Dragon King" can only envy this achievement - before, "The Legend of the Dragon King" was also put on the big screen when it was still being serialized.

You know, at that time "The Legend of the Dragon King" was still being serialized, and it was very popular, but "Soul of Chess" had been over for two years.

In terms of popularity alone, the two comics are not on the same level.

However, the income brought by the film has shown an overwhelming situation, which surprised many people.

Of course, generally speaking, the revenue in the first week is the largest, so the final box office of "Soul of Chess" should be 600 million or 700 million.

After that, "Soul of Chess: Beidou Cup" should be sold to TV stations or websites.

In summary, Zhenyu Technology has made a lot of money because of this comic.

"IC Future" didn't make much money from movies, but with the huge sales of "Soul of Chess: Beidou Cup", the popularity of comics has also increased greatly.

Major bookstores are already pasting up posters for the full version of the second volume of "Soul of Chess", and the number of pre-orders far exceeds that of the first volume.

Other production companies or magazines can only use "envy, jealousy, hate" to describe their mood at the moment.

"500 million! Now it's 500 million! If it's released for a month, if it breaks 700 million...Zhenyu Technology will make at least 150 million. Mr. Tong, do you have any decent comics on your website?"

Ke Bei, the manager of Ruiku Technology, came out of the movie theater and dialed the phone impatiently.

"Yes, the results of "Sirius" are not bad."

"Forget about that kind of comics, I think it's going to take a lot of effort to go through the review."

After all, it involves the state department.

"Or, "Shengwu Academy"..."

"Butcher, do you think it can be shown on the big screen? It's the end of making an ftg (fighting) game... Or, Mr. Wang's comics..."

"Shut up, Mr. Wang's works, we have to use them ourselves... It's really not possible, you can take a look at the works that participated in the 'Golden Brush' award."

"Golden paintbrush?" Ke Bei rubbed his chin, lost in thought.

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