The process of submitting manuscripts is bound to not be smooth sailing. Even if you have a good manuscript, it is in vain that no one is willing to publish it for you. Bole is not common, especially for a wizard like Mr. Jerry who currently has no reputation in the wizarding world.
Prophet Publishing House clearly rejected Dudley's request.
Prophet Publishing House is a subsidiary of the Daily Prophet and is currently one of the largest publishing houses in the wizarding world in Europe.
Dudley was not surprised by this, after all, everything was difficult at the beginning.
Malfoy said that he could contact his father and say that with his father's status in the wizarding world, this kind of problem would be easy to solve.
But he was politely rejected by Dudley. He had never been in contact with Lucius and didn't know the specific person of Lucius. However, through previous descriptions of Malfoy's character and some deeds, Dudley could probably guess that Malfoy could be a good friend. But Lucius couldn't, unless Draco could become the head of the family.
Definitely not an easy character to get along with.
Ever since...he found another person.
"Mr. Dursley, are you saying you plan to publish a book?"
Carlo expressed some surprise that Dudley came to him.
"Yes, Sir Carlo."
"I hope your Excellency can do this a little favor."
The Carrow family controls another large publishing house, Witches and Poison Press, which is second only to the Prophet Publishing House. The novel called Lockhart was published by this publishing house, for which they made a lot of money. made a fortune.
"Even if you find me, if the quality is not good enough..."
At that point, Carlo did not continue.
Showing good will is good, but he will not give in when it comes to interests. After graduation, he will inherit the Carlo family business.
"Your Excellency, you can take a look."
Dudley was not angry after hearing this and gently pushed the written manuscript to Carlo.
Carlo didn't pay much attention to it at first. He flipped through it casually, intending to deal with Dudley. However, he was deeply attracted after only reading one paragraph of the plot.
Dudley was not in a hurry, he took a sip of black tea, stuffed a small piece of snack, and waited for Carlo quietly.
This facilitates negotiation. He is very experienced.
As time passed, Carlo's reading speed became slower and slower, and almost every paragraph was read over and over again for a long time.
The world view and rich character descriptions of DND Western Genryu novels are deeply fascinating.
Fortunately, there was not much content in this manuscript, and it didn't take long for Carlo to finish reading it.
"Where's the back?"
Carlo's tone was impatient, and he was obviously fascinated by what he was asking Dudley.
"No more." Dudley spread his hands and said, "I haven't written there yet."
"Sir Carlo, how are you doing?"
Carlo looked serious: "The book is very good, but..."
Balabala said a lot, but it can be summed up in two words - lower prices.
A common tactic of publishers.
It must be said that Carlo's vision is still very vicious, and he can see the huge commercial value of "Dragonlance Chronicles" at a glance.
Once he makes a name for himself, he may become the next Lockhart.
No! Even above him!
"I heard that the devil's advocate publishing house is also good... If you think it's not possible, I think I can try my luck there."
Dudley was in no hurry.
The art of negotiation lies in who has the right to speak.
Dudley was muscular, but not just muscular.
In fact, he was leaning towards 'Witches and Poison Publishing House' from the beginning, and he only wanted to get the Daily Prophet Publishing House's willingness to accept the manuscript, and then negotiate with Carlo. Unfortunately, the editor of that publishing house didn't know what he was selling. .
He had learned about the 'Witches and Poison Press', and he also knew the plight of this publishing house. It could be said that Lockhart's success or failure was Lockhart's.
The popularity of Lockhart's book made them a lot of money and discovered huge business opportunities, so they have been focusing on publishing Lockhart's book and are no longer as active as before in discovering new authors. If they have been working with It's good that Lockhart can continue to cooperate like this...
Just a month ago, as Lockhart was about to release his next book, he made his request for a redistribution.
Lockhart is already a well-known writer, so his net worth will naturally rise. It is understandable that he wants to increase the share ratio with the publishing house, otherwise he will change to another publishing house. Anyway, with his reputation, any publishing house is willing to accept it.
It's just a simple price increase, but the main reason is that Lockhart wants too much, so much that 'Witches and Poison Publishing' can't afford it...
Once 'Witches and Poison Press' leaves Lockhart, its financial backer, and cannot produce any decent works in a short period of time, it will face bankruptcy. The previous person in charge is to blame for this. The speed is too fast... causing the capital chain to break...
If you take too long a step, it’s easy to pull your balls.
"No, Mr. Dursley, it doesn't fit there."
As Dudley expected, as soon as he finished speaking, Carlo couldn't wait to interrupt.
Whoever is in a hurry will have the upper hand.
"The Quibbler Press is not a formal place after all."
The Quibbler Press is the publisher of The Quibbler magazine. It is indeed not a formal publishing house because the magazine never pays manuscript fees to contributors.
"But I heard that the Naysayers sold better than the Daily Prophet."
"That's right...but..."
Dudley tapped the table, interrupting Carlo: "It would fit in with the Quibbler."
"Could also fit 'The Witch and the Poison'."
"It's up to you, my Lord Carlo."
"The current situation of the publishing house is very bad."
After Dudley finished speaking, he put down the teacup and looked at Carlo quietly.
To be honest, Carlo was still under a lot of pressure under Dudley's gaze, even if he was already in seventh grade.
Finally he let out a long breath...
Seen through.
Carlo thought with some dejection.
Really... worthy of being Mr. Potter's brother. I really want to know how their parents usually teach them.
If Petunia were here, she would definitely tell him that she didn't teach Dudley anything, he taught himself everything.
Now that a consensus is reached, the distribution of benefits will be much easier.
Dudley's share of the share is neither intended to make things difficult for the publisher nor to put himself at a disadvantage. The publisher can even take this opportunity to tide over the difficulties.
Of course, there is a premise for all this.
If sales are good.
So the question becomes, will the sales of "Dragonlance Chronicles" be poor?
of course not...
Approximately three days after signing the contract, 'Witches and Poison Publishing' began to build momentum.
A week later, the novel titled "Dragonlance Chronicles: Dragons of Autumn" was officially put on the shelves of major wizarding bookstores such as Flourish and Blotts.
The sales...are unsurprisingly extremely hot...
It sold out almost on the same day...
The story of Ansalon deeply attracts every wizard...
"Jiayin, Jiayin, move it!"
Following the yelling of the supervisor at Witches and Poisons Publishing House, the wizards working there began a crazy overtime routine.
Of course, they all get overtime pay.
