My Cartoonist Guide

Sure enough, he had a small calculation.

Yu Chen muttered in his heart, but said in his mouth: "So what?"

"Illustrator... "ComicFuture" is the most well-known comic magazine in China, there will always be one or two cartoonists with better drawing skills, right?" Kong Xian laughed.

"What level do you want?" Yu Chen asked.

"Of course the higher the quality, the better... By the way, the best cartoonist in the country is Mr. Shen, so, can you ask Mr. Shen for help?" Kong Xian narrowed his eyes, "If you use Mr. Shen's paintings, no matter the author is Who should be able to hold it up, right? I saw the persona he made for "Goddess", it is gorgeous, and the details are very detailed."

Light novels, especially light novels published in single-volume editions, really depend on the quality of illustrations, otherwise, there would be no saying "buy illustrations and get toilet paper".

Yu Chen rolled his eyes, thought about it, and said, "Let's just talk about this kind of joke."

Shen Xin serialized "Y’s" and "DN" at the same time. How can I have time to deal with these things? Moreover, strictly speaking, Shen Xin is not exactly the author of "ComicFuture".

"I'm serious." Kong Xian said.

Yu Chen opened her mouth slightly, and then smiled bitterly: "Sister Kong, you really dare to say. Let's not say whether Mr. Shen's time is allowed, just talk about the price. Domestic black and white illustrations should range from hundreds to thousands, color pictures The price is higher, the first-line illustrator, the kind that is very famous in the country, should be 20,000-50,000 for a single sheet. If this illustrator is also well-known in District 11, it should be 50,000-80,000. The top-line in District 11 Illustrator, should be more than 100,000.

"Ms. Shen is in District 11, and his fame can surpass some top cartoonists, and in Omi there is also a certain... No, he is very famous. Moreover, Mr. Shen's painting skills are already very good. If you ask Mr. Shen, a single page Color painting only starts at two or three hundred thousand...As for the black and white pages, I guess Teacher Shen will not consider it. Besides...Forget it, I don't think anyone in China can afford it."

"Isn't it so expensive? I asked from the grapevine, "God's Fall" has about tens of thousands of people, right? We won't want so many, one or two color pages are enough." Kong Xian said in surprise. .

Yu Chen sneered, "Sister Kong, how many years ago did Mrs. Shen draw the persona for "God Drop"? I remember that "Steel Refined" was serialized not long ago, right? What is the result of "Steel Refined" now What is the result of "DN"? To put it ugly, you are willing to spend money, but others are not willing to paint?"

Kong Xian turned to look at Shang Haozhi.

"Ah? Alright. Ji Yinxuan and Teacher Shen are elder sisters and younger brothers, and Teacher Shen is not willing to ask. A cartoonist of this level, especially who is still serializing now, will not pick up illustrations of light novels. If you are free, you may still have them. Opportunity... By the way, if your author can come up with amazing works, maybe there is a little chance." Shang Haozhi explained.

"What is the chance of a little...?" Kong Xian asked again.

"Uh...10%...5% right?" Shang Haozhi said nonsense.

If you see it right, Shen Xin may make a decision right now, if you don't see it, there is no chance at all.

However, from "The Soul of the Game", "Steel Refining" to "DN", Shen Xin's vision should not be low along the way with these works. It is estimated that there are few works that can make him shine.

"The probability is too low." Kong Xian shook his head.

However, thinking about it carefully, she also felt that her thoughts were somewhat wishful thinking.

For Shen Xin to draw illustrations, apart from surprising light novels, the possibility is indeed too low.

"Should you use the illustrator you often use? If there really is a boutique, I will help you ask Teacher Luo Zheng." Yu Chen persuaded.

Luo Zheng's manga still has two or three chapters to end, and the manuscript has been handed in. There should be free time.

As for Shen Xin, to be honest, it's impossible.

"However, I personally suggest that if you really want to carry a few newcomers, and are willing to spend money, you still find the big hands of illustrators. If Luo Zheng serializes comics, there is no time to draw light novel illustrations."

"That's how it is said, but gimmicks are also necessary."

Luo Zheng is also regarded as the signature of "ComicFuture", and his painting skills are also good. If there are two illustrations drawn by Luo Zheng, it will be a great bonus to light novels.

Of course, compared with Shen Xin, there must be a gap. After all, the people of "God Falling" in District 11 also have a good reputation, which can be seen on the Internet and Twitter.

"Ms. Yu, sorry, it's really shameful today." Kong Xian sighed.

Yu Chen waved his hand and said in his heart, where are you here? At the beginning, Bao Dong went to Shen Xin, but he was still rejected?

"By the way, you called me not for this, right?" Yu Chen aimed at the other three.

"This is one of them. In fact, it is mainly on the app. So far, our app features have come out." Shang Haozhi glanced at Zeng Yue.

Zeng Yue took out a folder, took out two pieces of paper from it, and gave one page to Yu Chen and the other to Kong Xian.

"The current situation is like this. The main income of the app now is in light novels and comics. However, due to the existence of "ComicFuture", it is impossible for us to serialize the latest and best comics on the app. This is a great influence on the development of the app. It’s not very advantageous. Moreover, if the app serializes the hot-selling comics, it will also have a certain impact on the magazine. Therefore, our temporary idea is to first join the "Qi Chuang Library" to serialize some comics. We can start from some good artists, but not How come the manga artists who can make up stories find some authors, and the cost should be able to come down.

"No problem." Yu Chen immediately agreed.

If the app serializes the newly released pamphlets, it will greatly reduce the profit of the magazine. It is better to try it separately, and the cartoonist is also a resource. This can prevent the cartoonist from losing to other platforms.

"If you have a good grade of comics, you may publish a separate book, and I will ask you to help at that time." Zeng Yue continued.

Yu Chen was taken aback, and he was able to sell a single-volume comic, indicating that he might have to contact an animation company, and he would be more likely to come forward by then.

After pondering for a while, Yu Chen also nodded and agreed.

Making anime benefits not only comics, but also the booklets of light novels. This should be a win-win situation.

"One more thing, now I have selected a group of light novelists on the Internet, and I am preparing to focus on training." Kong Xian took the words.

"How to cultivate? To publish a pamphlet?" Yu Chen asked curiously.

"Not so fast. Even if it is published, the light novels serialized on the Internet will have to be deleted for a long time. It is estimated that about one-third of it will be deleted, right? Physical books also have a cost. In addition, we will send editors one by one. Counseling, and at the same time let them serialize short stories on "Qi Chuang Library" to hone their writing style and cultivate their popularity." Kong Xian is very confident.

Yu Chen gave a "tsk" ~www.NovelMTL.com~ glanced at the page of paper in his hand, and felt a little uncomfortable.

Over the past year, not only has the performance of "ComicFuture" improved steadily, the app has also turned into a profit, and its income has increased greatly. Next, Zeng Yue will be able to flex its muscles.

"ComicFuture" is currently in a good situation, but how long can it last for 4 million copies in a single week?

"By the way, Mr. Shang, we are short of new authors..." Yu Chen couldn't help complaining.

"Hurry up and find it? Newcomers, newcomers and veterans from other magazines of the company can sign up as long as they are suitable. Also, pay attention to newcomers emerging from other platforms and comic festivals."

"Ok?"

Yu Chen understands the first half sentence, but what does the second half sentence mean?

"Huh what? Digging people? As long as you have the strength, liquidated damages or something, it doesn't matter at all." Shang Haozhi explained patiently, "How do you think Teacher Shen came here? Of course it was dug."