I Am a Light Novel Master in Japan Chapter 214

Shitong Guoguang seemed to be relieved and said with a smile.

"..."

Eri Sawamura was listening to their conversation, and she felt very early on that neither they nor Masamune Izumi, nor the popular writer Sei Senjumura, would be unduly jealous of Li Yan's success. and competitive mentality. Although I thought it was just a lack of expression for a while, after so long, it seems that it is not the case.

"It seems that everyone is writing novels because they put all their efforts into it. People who really like writing will not put extra thoughts on other people's success..."

Eiri smiled and thought to herself, and she also admired the team of illustrators and writers led by Kagurazaka Iris for being so healthy. It should be due to her guidance.

Creation is originally a job that is far away from the complexity of society as much as possible, and she does what she likes. She likes this kind of team very much, and hopes to stay in this pure land and temporarily rest her tired mind.

"Everyone, it's almost time to start Uesugi-senpai's thank you meeting. Let's see how he will thank the readers who have always supported him, right?" Izumi Masamune, who had been waiting for Li Yan's thank you meeting, refreshed his mind and saw that the venue had already started. , immediately reminded with a smile.

Everyone's attention was quickly attracted, and they all picked up their mobile phones to watch.

Almost this street is now full of fans and readers who are using WiFi to watch videos online. Passers-by who don’t know the truth are wondering what news is that makes people who don’t like politics pay so much attention...

On the second floor of the bookstore, the atmosphere was tense at the moment.

The venue for the thank-you party was the library's warehouse. Although the environment and layout were temporarily renovated, the lighting was a bit dim.

[Click, click, click...]

I don’t know why, it was originally just a routine thank-you party for light novel writers, but under the dim lights, because taking pictures and flashes were not prohibited, the mobile phone flashes in the thank-you party kept flashing, and it felt like the atmosphere was more... It's a press conference.

Not only that, it seems that the atmosphere of questioning is quite strong. In conjunction with Li Yan's expression wearing a mask and hat, people who don't know may think that this is an apology meeting from a certain celebrity.

"Wait a minute, why is my thank you like this? Can you turn the lights a little brighter, store manager?!" Li Yan suddenly came back to his senses, wondering about the seriousness of this issue.

"Then, everyone is welcome to attend this thank you party for Mr. Uesugi. I am his editor in charge, Kagurazaka Iris. Please give me your advice. We have been in a cooperative relationship since Mr. Uesugi's debut. I am also feeling emotional here. For a moment, when I first read the first draft of Mr. Uesugi's book, I was immediately amazed by the plot, so I directly did a lot of promotion work for it. The reason why I am so confident must be understood by all the book fans here. Well, that’s a work written with care, and the quality is different.”

Kagurazaka Iris stood up, with a confident smile on his face, took the microphone and began to make opening remarks to thirty fans.

Although the words are very casual, they are quite in line with the habits of two-dimensional home dwellers. Every word and deed reveals a generous and decent temperament, and the program effect is quite good.

"The total sales volume of books has just exceeded 800,000 at noon today. The results are quite gratifying. Because the sales cycle is short, I think the total sales volume of this series of works will be more conspicuous in the future. The sales time of the sixth volume is determined to be next week. It’s time to thank you all. These achievements are all due to your support of Uesugi-sensei, so I sincerely thank you all for your support to Sanwa Bunko and Uesugi-sensei.”

Kagurazaka Iris took out a sales report card with [800432] written on it and announced with a bright smile. Everyone can see that this editor seems to be happier than anyone else and is very attentive to the authors responsible.

“These are the results we have achieved today because of your support. Thank you all.”

After Kagurazaka Iris got to the point, he and Li Yan stood up straight and bowed to the readers who were watching. Immediately, the audience began to applaud loudly, thus officially starting Uesugi Yan's thank you. meeting.

The number of words on the screen quickly stopped, it was number twenty-seven.

——[Well, I am Kimura from Kanagawa Prefecture. I am twenty-three years old and a college student. I am very happy to meet Mr. Uesugi. I have always liked and loved the teacher’s works! What I want to ask is that you mentioned your plan to write a new book before. This news makes us loyal readers very worried. I hope that Mr. Uesugi can concentrate on completing this masterpiece. Mr. Watari X’s book took 6 years and 15 years to be written. Volume, please also ask Mr. Uesugi to consider extending the story plot, thank you. 】

The first fan who asked asked about the key point, and there were scattered laughs in the crowd. It seemed a bit cunning to put pressure on the old thief Uesugi with the work of another well-known writer, but it seemed that every reader who liked this work was interested in it. I am concerned about how Uesugi Yan will consider this opinion of readers.

This question seems to have been asked over and over again on Twitter. Li Yan has always followed the editor's advice and has not responded to this question. Now that he is asked face to face, he no longer hides it.

"Regarding this issue, it seems to have caused a lot of trouble to everyone. I am really sorry."

Li Yan smiled slightly, looked at them calmly, and said: "Actually, it's like this. I don't know what other authors' writing ideas are, but you probably know my writing style. Once the plot structure is decided, the story will It has been firmly fixed in a word count, and the word count of the entire work will be around 1.5 million words.”

"Because my story type is the plot of the passionate series, and it is also the first work. I lack experience, so the plot is a bit short. This is a wrong decision on my part, but extending the story structure at will will undoubtedly drag down the plot of this story. It’s just a burden. My goal is to share with you the most perfect story I can write. The new book plan has nothing to do with this book. I will try my best to write each of my books. You can rest assured about this. I hope you will forgive me. .”

Sometimes, the longer the book is not necessarily the better, but the main thing is that the story should be as powerful as possible. Although there are exceptions in novels and comics, which can be very long, the plot rhythm that Li Yan decided before he started writing, It is true that it cannot be changed even half a point.

There were some discussions in the audience, and people on the Internet and in the scene were a little sorry for Uesugi Yan's decision, but as he said, this is probably the old thief's writing style. The compact plot creates a high-temperature reading mood, and it is also the achievement. There is nothing wrong with getting a Uesugi flame...

In the coffee shop, Ying Lili, who was watching the live broadcast, was still sipping juice. She was slightly stunned and looked a little surprised. She asked: "...Is it as amazing as you say? Isn't this the otaku Li who is planning to throw smoke bombs at readers again? Bar?"

"This is generally correct. After all, high-quality books will have an outline set at the beginning. Although there will be modifications and additions in the middle due to new inspiration, an experienced author can basically know how to follow the plot as soon as he writes. How many words will there be?"

Shido Kunimitsu said with a smile.

Ryuki Kusanagi thought of other genres and said: "Well, of course there is a new model, and that is the American drama model. It is said that the American drama model is to write the first season and wait for the market's reaction to decide how to write the second season. Regarding the plots of the second season, the reputation of American dramas often drops sharply in the third season, that is, after the best parts are written out, the subsequent plots often lack interest and are not as good as before, and the reputation of the most popular series also declines."

Izumi Masamune smiled and said: "After all, the plot of the novel seems to be summoned from another world. It has been moved here and there, and the number of words is so many. Although I would like to write as much as I want, but I haven't reached the level of my predecessors yet."

"..."

Yinglili seemed to feel guilty, her eyes were a little panicked, she took the drink and sucked hard, but she couldn't fill her empty heart.

Although she is an illustrator, she is also a book painter. In fact, she often conceives plots. She usually finds inspiration from watching the interactions of female classmates in school, so the inspiration for the plots she draws is almost endless... although the book does not have much It doesn’t matter how strong the plot requirements are, but when I stay with this group of colleagues who are serious about the plot, I always feel like an amateur.

The live broadcast has been going very smoothly. After all, Li Yan is a serious person by nature. Without giving away any spoilers, he carefully answered the readers' questions one by one. Readers were basically concerned about the future plot trends of "Super Academy War" and sought clarification from the author on some details they had not understood before. As a result, all eight questions were answered smoothly and satisfactorily.

The overall atmosphere seems to be getting more and more harmonious, and the barrage and messages on the N station seem to have begun to have a big change in Uesugi En's image, so the effect of the face-to-face communication meeting is truly reflected.

——[Teacher Uesugi, hello, my name is Miyazaki, I am twenty-six years old and already an office worker. I deeply identify and admire your conception of writing and stories. I am also an amateur writing enthusiast. What I want to know more is how a teacher who is a dark horse in the young novel world hones his writing skills. and story thinking, what do you think is the success of your writing? Thanks for being willing to answer my questions. 】

The ninth question is after the basic doubts have been clarified, and finally the author's own questions are asked. This question is also quite interesting and pointed. After all, in the Japanese light novel industry, where hundreds of thousands of submissions are submitted every year, there are only a few works published through the library, and there are even fewer dark horses like Uesugi En. For Anyone who likes to write stories hopes that he can share his successful experience.

Li Yan was stunned for a moment and thought for a while, but did not answer immediately.

This is something that all authors will clearly think about their writing advantages, but, unfortunately, Li Yan has never thought about why he can successfully write a work. Because of his studies, friends, descendants, family, etc. The burden completely overwhelmed him. When he started writing novels, it was just for fun and to pay off debts.

But it should be more than just these...

"No, I didn't seem to be able to write successfully from the beginning... It should be said that my writing style and ideas were not that good at the beginning. If I was forced to make a living, I would also write the mainstream love academy story, and It’s not a passionate story…”

Li Yan hesitated for a moment and began to answer.

"I can't write a story about the joy of love because I have been tortured by life and can no longer believe that love and success can be easily obtained... After all, light novels are works of entertainment and should not be too involved in cruel things like reality. , but my concept has been transformed, and I write what I like, which is probably the struggle and unyieldingness of life as a spiritual sustenance."

When Li Yan said these words, memories flickered bit by bit in his memory. The lonely figure fell into darkness and helplessness. He hated himself like this. Then he was forced to save his new life and started writing again. Painful memories. Later, due to the opportunity of the novel, I met Kagurazaka Iris and Sawamura Eri, and my life began to change.

"So, although it is a light novel, I still think that human experience has a great role in promoting writing. Every bit of life is an inspiration. Although the story is made up, emotions are given to it. This is the story. In the process of writing this novel, I also received help from friends and partners, including the editor, Ms. Kagurazaka Iris, and Ms. Eri Kashiwagi, who has been working hard to design illustrations for me, as well as others who are willing to bring My companions on the road of writing, friends who have helped me in life... and everyone who has always liked my books. My sales volume is actually not too many, not too little, but the readers who like my books It's great to enjoy watching. So, everyone, thank you."

Under the dim lights and the flashing camera lights, Li Yan stood up and bowed deeply to the camera and readers to express his gratitude.

Here and now, Kasumigaoka Shiu is watching the computer at home, Yukinoshita Harano is watching the live broadcast on her mobile phone, and she is returning from participating in the illustrator negotiation. Sawamura Sayuri is watching TV in the back seat of the car, and she is watching the TV on her friend's mobile phone. Natsume Takashi and Neko-sensei who were watching the live broadcast, as well as Aoyama Nanami and others who were taking a break from their part-time job, were almost all paying attention to Li Yan's confession.

It seems that this is no longer a thank you party for the novel, but a real thank you party.

Under the bright night sky, there were ripples in everyone's heart. Why, they didn't want to thank Uesugi Yan for his bloody battle...

"..."

Ying Lili watched the live broadcast and the young man who bowed, and couldn't help but laugh. Maybe today's event is really an opportunity for reconciliation, as Li Yan insisted.

It seems that tonight, the name of the old thief Uesugi will begin to disappear from the world.

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"Yeah, so writing is not easy. For those of you who like writing, work hard and don't forget your original intention."