Love is like a dream

The new year starts from the first month. According to the first quarter goal set by Ms. Su, I made some specific adjustments to the details of the department's work. Now the electronic part has been handed over to the outsourcing company. Their personnel It is very sufficient and the efficiency is very high. In less than half a month in January, [-] copies have been produced, and at least [-] copies will be produced by the end of the month. This is more efficient than our original monthly a lot.

But in the new year, we have one more item in our assessment, that is, channel revenue. A total of more than a dozen channel platforms, large and small, were connected to the previous year, and the books we authorized have also started to be sold on the shelves one after another. From the data Looking at it, except for a small number of best-selling books with good income, the income of most books is a bit flat. I chatted with the relevant persons in charge of several major channels, and the main problem lies in the type and style of our books and the differences between the channels and platforms. Mismatch.

The reason is that most of these sales platforms are in the form of mobile APPs, relying on the mobile network, and most of the users who use mobile phone reading software to read books are young people. , science books are rarely read, only the novels of some popular young writers published in recent years are more attractive, especially the books published by several well-known Internet authors before, basically these books are Attracting readers' attention and subscription.

In fact, I have thought about this question before, and it is also the reason why I have been anxious to let the company do original online literature. Now fewer and fewer young people read traditional books, and the consumer groups of cultural products are changing. To keep up with this digital age, some adjustments and changes must be made. Although the new business has just started, and Ms. Su’s goal is not high, I am anxious. This is a fundamental problem, which is directly related to the next Monthly, next quarter and annual assessment, on January 1th, I went to Miss Su directly after work on Monday.

Me: "Editor-in-Chief, the question I mentioned is directly related to the annual income and assessment of our department. Is there any news from the President?"

Ms. Su: "I have discussed this issue with the president after a year, and he still tends to be conservative. I want to think about it as a whole. You have to understand that the president is older and knows about online originality. Not much, this is another matter that requires considerable human and financial support..."

Me: "I understand. My parents' generation really didn't understand these things at all. I have an idea that maybe I can try."

Miss Su: "What do you think, let's hear it."

Me: "We have introduced works from the website for publication before, but we only got the publishing rights. I think we can try to directly invite authors on the Internet. The type of accepted manuscripts should be better channel sales now, and the income is Generally, authors share [-]/[-], well-known authors can consider increasing the share or buying out."

Ms. Su: "If we make an appointment directly, shall we only sign the electronic copyright, or the full copyright?"

Me: "Full copyright is naturally the best, but the author may not agree, we can sign the electronic copyright alone, and if the author also wants to sign for publication, they can also sign together."

Ms. Su thought for a while: "In this way, let's divide the contract into several different forms. The author will be given 70.00% of the total copyright share, 60.00% of the electronic plus publishing share, and 50.00% of the single-sign electronic share. How about letting the author choose? "

Me: "Ah, that's the best, the author will be more motivated if he has more flexible options."

Ms. Su: "Go and draw up a call for papers, and when you're done, send it to me for a look, and then we'll publicize it on the official website and official Weibo."

Me: "Okay, I'll go right away."

Miss Su: "Molly..."

Me: "Huh? What's wrong?"

Miss Su: "It's okay, you can go to work."

When I got back to my seat, I immediately started drafting this Call for Papers. After I finished it, I sent it to Ms. Su. She confirmed it immediately, and then announced it on the official website and official Weibo. I also submitted it to several marketing accounts for publicity. I also added some author groups to post, and announced it simultaneously in some forums where authors are more active. After a busy day, I really look forward to the effect of these solicitations.

When I got home at night, I was still paying attention to the feedback on the call for papers. Some authors asked for specific details on the forum and Weibo.

"In love, everyone is equal. Under the same sky, shouldn't we all respect each other and receive equal protection? Support comrades and oppose discrimination."

I have to say that my little Zhen is brave. In today's sky full of discrimination and incomprehension towards gays, she has repeatedly been caught up in media reports about her sexuality. She dared to speak out in support of gays. I asked myself, I, who have always been indifferent to the world, really wouldn't say and do things in such a high-profile way, not to mention that she is a public figure and usually keeps a low profile. How many criticisms and speculations will this arouse?

Me: Xiao Zhen, you are so brave, I love you and support you.

Xiao Zhen: I don’t understand why so many people in this world are so mean to love. They must distinguish race, age and gender. Shouldn’t true love be equal?

Me: Because of China’s 5000-year feudal tradition, women are positioned as a species that needs to rely on men and families to survive. They are not allowed to have their own independent thoughts and abilities. It can be said that it is the product of long-term propaganda of patriarchal thinking.

Xiao Zhen: There is so much discrimination and inequality in this world, I really feel powerless.

Me: Well, Xiao Zhen, we are not gods, we can only restrain ourselves, and we have no ability to change the world.

Xiao Zhen: I hope to use my little strength to fight for some rights and interests of those who suffer from discrimination and unequal treatment.

Me: Xiao Zhen, you are very brave and great, but from a selfish point of view, I still hope that you will be less criticized and pressured by others, and live a happier life.

Xiao Zhen: Jasmine, I'm not great, I just said what I wanted to say in my heart, I don't like other people to look at these people and these feelings in a different way.

Me: I know, I naturally hope that everyone will be more tolerant of love, but the progress of the times and concepts does not happen overnight, it has to be done step by step.

Xiao Zhen: Actually, I am not particularly emphasizing homosexuality. I think that true love should be gender-neutral. If you love, you will love. It doesn't matter whether you are male or female.

Me: I think so too, but...if you fall in love with a man again one day, I will still be sad.

Xiao Zhen: Smelly Jasmine, how can I fall in love with a man again.

Me: You weren't...so I'm worried...

Xiao Zhen: It’s all over, don’t mention it, cherish the present, in case you also fall in love with men in the future, what should I do?

I won't.

Xiao Zhen: So absolutely?

Yes I am.

Xiao Zhen: Why?