Chapter 993 Reminder

However, it has to be said that double release is indeed a way to ensure the creators can get the most benefits, so that at least the income of the serialized comics can be guaranteed. As for the difficulty, it is much greater than 1+1.

In the manga "Dream Eater", the true highest and Akito Takagi adopted this method when faced with the suggestion of editor Koura Goro to create a funny manga. However, even though it was created by two people, the other manga still failed to be serialized.

The difficulty of serializing two comics at the same time is really challenging the limits of cartoonists.

Of course, there are people on Earth who have done it.

When Rumiko Takahashi was young, she serialized "Fuxing Kid" and "A Moment of Gathering" in "Weekly Shonen Sunday" and "Journal of China" respectively, and became a classic with great success. From this point of view, few people can match Takahashi's talent in manga.

District 11 also has other authors double-publishing, but in more cases, one of the two books is the original work, not the creator himself, just like when Aunt Niu serialized "Silver Spoon", she also serialized "The Battle of Arslan" Notes", and the original work of this manga is the famous novelist, Yoshiki Tanaka.

What Shen Xin said was not to let Luo Zheng double-publish, but to submit a short story to the magazine in the name of a new author. If the effect is better than "Idol Age", then Luo Zheng will discuss with the magazine again and use the new work Serialized to replace "Idol Age". However, it would be very difficult to create this way, especially if the magazine is to give up "Idol Age", the new work must have an eye-catching new idea.

Shen Xin doesn't know much about comics related to idols. I have seen animations, such as "The Idol Master", "lovelive! , but they're not too strong in comics. There is a ceiling for band comics. Yazawa Ai's "NANA" once won the first place in a single volume in 2005, and "Pirate" ranked second.

Although "Pirate" was being serialized in the "Capital of Seven Waters" at that time, Robin betrayed, Usopp disembarked, and the atmosphere of the comics was extremely depressing. At the same time, in 2005, there was no specific sales statistics for District 11. At that time, the statistics were still It's just the circulation, and the exact number of sales is not known, but "NANA" is also updated monthly. In terms of gathering popularity, it is not as good as "Pirate", and the circulation of a single volume can exceed "Pirate", which is already very rare.

The ceiling of this type of comics is here. It is indeed too difficult to rely on themes such as idols or music to fight against hot-blooded comics for a long time.

"As for how to change it...Actually, you should also have a feeling that if you keep painting one theme and use various routines in different ways, it will really make readers feel bored and feel that the work is 'tasteless to eat, but a pity to discard'. This kind of I haven't dabbled much in the subject matter, nor am I too interested. If there is any room for improvement, based on my experience, I should be able to start from two places."

Shen Xin is also not sure, because there are really not many popular works in this genre.

"Which two aspects?" Luo Zheng asked hastily.

"First, the angle of the story. The protagonist does not necessarily use singers or idols to advance the story. Second, brain holes. You can add some fresh things to the comics. For example, the identity of the idol, or the background of the story... You’re sure to find something that catches your readers’ eyes.”

The first type can be comics for cultivation, the second type, an example is probably "Backstreet Girl", or else, it is the plot that appears in online novels. After the end of the world, many industries need to rise, and the same is true for idols or entertainers. , you can use this as a background to create comics, roughly speaking, it is equivalent to putting old wine in new bottles.

Shen Xin didn't say how to do it specifically, and he also believed that Luo Zheng didn't want him to say too much in detail.

Luo Zheng rubbed his chin, lost in thought.

The first point Shen Xin said, he had also thought about it, but after discussing with Xu Jie, the possibility of surpassing "The King of Rock and Roll" is too low. As for the second point...it is indeed a direction of thinking.

No, even, many works can be developed...

"Teacher Shen..." Luo Zheng opened his mouth slightly and stared at Shen Xin.

"Um?"

"Thank you." Luo Zheng bowed deeply, "I'm sorry, I may have had a problem with your attitude before, sorry..."

"ah?"

Luo Zheng's words made Shen Xin confused. He seemed to have no problem with Luo Zheng, but after thinking about it for a while, he roughly understood the reason.

"It is mediocrity not to be tabooed by others", this sentence should be appropriate here, right?

This year's annual meeting, Shen Xin had some gains, especially the cooperation with the "Cartoonists' Association". It doesn't mean that any cartoonist has such an opportunity.

After returning to the studio, Shen Xin told Wang Wenhong about the incident.

Wang Wenhong was also stunned for a while, but when he realized it, he was overjoyed.

"This is really a good thing. Just imagine, anyone who studies in a comic training institution must study "Steel Refining" seriously. If it is bigger, it may even affect a group of people who are new to the comic industry." After Wang Wenhong was overjoyed, He also quickly calmed down, "But this matter is also troublesome. If the quality of the textbook is not good, it may drag down the reputation of "Smelting Steel"."

"Well, so, you have to be clear about what conditions we should raise." Shen Xin reminded.

Wang Wenhong made an "ok" gesture.

How much benefits peripheral products can bring has never been the focus of Shen Xin's consideration, but the quality and quantity of the content must be guaranteed.

"Maybe... Maybe you have to contact or even cooperate with the training institutions in the 11th district. During this time, you should spend more time. As for the editorial responsibility of "News", Sister Yan will be in charge for the time being."

At the beginning, the reason why he insisted on asking Yan Fei to come over was also because of similar things.

The trip to the annual meeting also had a great impact on Xi Muhan. After she returned, she had a long talk with Wu Xiaoli and Lu Ning, and her second work was also put on the agenda.

Since "Stones;Gate" will be serialized for more than half a year, during this period, Xi Muhan can also have enough time to discuss new works with the two of them.

In addition, Yu Chen also revealed in private the intention of the full-color edition of "" and the approximate date is right after the completion of the full-color edition of "DN". The official publication time of the first volume should be next year.

These words made the assistants feel happy and joyful.

This annual meeting changed the atmosphere of the studio.

When Asai Hui returned to the studio, he saw the other assistants working like chicken blood, with a look of astonishment. After she understood the reason, she was gearing up and eager to try.

"On Young Leap, "" is entangled with "Gate of Eternity", "Steam Age" and "The Strongest Pitcher", and we can't relax."

Hui Asai returned home once, and she knew all about the situation of """ in District 11. Now is the time to get serious with other comics.

The confidence of the other assistants doubled, and she also worked harder.