Chapter 10: Publication of the novel Part 2
After leaving work, I call Michael, telling him he was going to be in the area outside the cafe and how he was going to be dressed.
Liam, sat down at the cafe and I wait for Michael, suddenly I hear they called him.
"Hello Liam." Michael waved his hand as he approached Liam.
Liam approached him and greeted him and said: "Michael, you see, I just got out of work and since I came in a hurry, thinking that you were here forget to change me, I will go to the bathroom. Could you wait a few moments?"
Michael: "Jaajja, of course it's no problem"
Liam went to the bathroom, changed his clothes and left. Michael was sitting looking at the letter of the types of coffee, which he had in his hands.
"Well, I explained the situation to Mr. Michael, as I know I will reject all the other publishers." Liam sat in front of Michael, smiled and said: "I may be young, but it does not convince me so easily".
Michael laughed: "I think that after listening to my explanation, you will certainly give it to me to publish his novel." I know his case, my friend who worked in the publishing house that sent me a part of his novel told me what he wanted. They offered, it seems that I did not know how these big companies worked, but I do know them, I've worked at Macmillan for ten years, I did everything from the most basic things to editing, as I failed in the competition for the position of department manager , I left and founded my own Random House publishing house. "
"What does that have to do with me?" Due to his past life he knew that when negotiating people, they told their stories to lower their guard with whom they negotiated in this case would be the, and could not avoid interrupting.
"Relax, young man, I just want to make you understand that I am not joking and that my words are the truth." You know, at the beginning I was editing reviews, every day I reviewed tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of words in drafts, although there were many manuscripts bad, ehm, there were also many jobs that were published ... At least 2000 different books do it every year. "Even if they published you, they already have thousands of publications in progress, how many promotional marketing resources do you think they will use in a newbie? "
Michael finished, stopped and took a sip of water from the bottle he had brought with him, leaving Liam some room to process. Liam already had the idea, but said nothing, kept looking at Michael, telling him to continue.
Michael continued: "My editorial may be small, but with my years of experience and knowledge in publications and marketing, I have always done well. Science fiction novels, adventures and horror, although we only publish about a dozen novels each year, we still have a certain reputation in the industry. If you give me "Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone", I promise to put all the resources we have to promote your novel in the shortest possible time and help "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" to gain fame. With my help and under my guidance, your novel will be more likely to become the bestseller list. "
Michael left all his cards on the table, then quietly waited for Liam's decision.
After listening to Michael's tirade, Eric was still somewhat worried. Even if a small publisher puts all their resources, how much could that be?
His mind was still that of a middle-aged man, he had experienced a lot in his past life and had seen all sorts of people. So, of course, it would not be so bloody to change your mind with just a few words. However, there were two points that Michael mentioned that continued to hit his sensitive strings: in the shortest time possible, and, helping "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" build something of fame.
It does not matter if you are in your previous world or in your current one, fame has always been an intangible but incredibly useful asset. From Liam's point of view, the only obstacle to the implementation of his plan was his young age, which would prevent him from receiving the trust and support of others.
But with enough fame, this lack disappears. If a seventeen-year-old high school graduate student became a film director, people would laugh scornfully. But if a talented seventeen-year-old writer becomes one, the results would definitely not be the same. Sure, there would still be criticism, but there would also be some who would think in the following way: Damn, that genius child is pretty fierce.
Liam said: "I have to admit, Michael, you moved me a little bit there, but these are just promises, I still do not know anything about your publisher."
"It's very easy to change that," Michael said calmly: "One of the authors that my publisher is in charge of became the New York Times' best-selling list. He ranked 18th. cinematographic "World", I buy the rights to make a film about the novel ".
(Note: World will be one of the film companies in this world, so do not forget.)
Liam did not doubt Michael's words, that kind of thing could be easily seen. He said: "So, when did we start talking about this cooperation?"
Michael was stunned for a second before stuttering: "E-you, do you agree?"
"Yes," Liam nodded and smiled, "To be honest, I can not wait for my novel to reach the shelves."
"Okay, how about after the coffee? We can have dinner at the restaurant where you work." Michael pointed to the entrance of the restaurant, where the guests went out and entered the restaurant.
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