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Regarding pricing, my suggestion is to start at 1000 yuan per copy. New books need to be cheaper to attract casual readers who know nothing about them. Once they've built up popularity, we can gradually increase the price. What do you think?
Kasumigaoka Utaha had been listening to their conversation the whole time.
At that moment, a storm raged within me.
She had known Machida Sonoko for some time.
I've never seen Machida Sonoko act like this before.
Not only did he address Wu Qing with a respectful "you" in every way.
And it was only because Wu Qing asked a question.
She used her connections to help Wuqing resolve the problem.
This made Kasumigaoka Utaha feel a little bitter.
But consider Machida Sonoko's previous rating of Kiriharu.
"He might be a pillar author who switched from Dengeki Bunko..."
"His writing style is better than anyone I've ever read, even surpassing classic works..."
Especially the line about surpassing classic works.
Could it be this person's writing style and writing ability?
Compared to No Longer Human, The Old Man and the Sea.
Do you want to surprise Machida Sonoko any further?
A newcomer who has just debuted.
What kind of attempt is this to piggyback on the fame of a classic work?
Kasumigaoka Utaha was filled with curiosity.
When the opportunity arises.
She definitely wants to read Wu Qing's works.
Kiriharu and Machida Sonoko's conversation continued.
Hearing Machida Sonoko say such a thing.
Wu Qing couldn't help but smile.
"Thank you then, Ms. Machida. You can decide on the pricing; my only goal is to make money."
"Haha, is it just for making money? I like your straightforwardness. I feel very honored to work with a writer like you. Please continue to guide me in the future!"
Machida Sonoko slightly rose and extended her fair hand.
Chapter 69: Watching the Dragon Clan, Kasumigaoka Utaha is mesmerized.
Wu Qing politely stood up and took Machida Sonoko's soft and delicate hand, which was the only one that could be described as a mature and elegant woman.
"I am also very happy to work with you."
"Well, if you're going to publish Dragon Raja, please send me the first 200,000 words via email first, and I'll find someone to publish it for you as quickly as possible. Also, do you have an illustrator you've already booked?"
"No."
Wu Qing answered truthfully.
In Japan, physical merchandise usually hires illustrators to create character designs.
Products with illustrations tend to sell better.
Of course, even without illustrations, light novels can still be published normally; these without illustrations are called paperback editions.
If it has illustrations, it's called an illustrated version.
These generally sell better than those without illustrations.
Light novel authors are looking for illustrators.
Generally speaking, there are two methods.
You can either ask the publisher to handle it for you; publishers usually have illustrators they work with, and their skills are generally quite good.
Either the author pays out of their own pocket.
Find an independent illustrator who you feel is more affordable.
However, the skill levels of individual illustrators vary greatly.
Sometimes you can spend less money.
Find someone with very strong abilities.
Sometimes it costs a lot.
But the ones they found weren't as good as the publisher's.
Wu Qing had considered finding it herself.
But for the average illustrator.
Each painting costs several thousand yen.
Some even cost tens or hundreds of thousands.
Wu Qing would be better off hiring an illustrator from a publishing house.
Because of the publisher's illustrator.
He doesn't need to pay up now.
Instead, once his work is published, the illustrator's salary will be automatically deducted from his monthly royalties.
"Well, if you haven't looked for any, our library can arrange it for you. We have some at 2000 per piece, and also 5000 or 10000..."
"10000, I guess."
Wu Qing thought 10000 should be enough.
10000 equals 500 RMB.
Illustrators in this price range are generally quite skilled.
Wu Qing is using the 10000 one first.
He'll add some artistic attributes to himself later.
I'll just practice a bit more and become an illustrator.
As for now.
He didn't have that much time to work on the illustration.
"Okay, then it'll be 10000. It will be automatically deducted from your royalties once they come through. If your book doesn't sell well, you'll have to pay it out of your own pocket."
Machida Sonoko smiled and said, "Of course, your sales will definitely be good. I wish you great success with your new book!"
"I'll lend you some good words."
Kiriharu smiled at Machida Enko.
He then left the office.
I was on my way home.
After Wu Qing left the office.
Kasumigaoka Utaha then began discussing the second volume of her Love Metronome with Machida Sonoko.
After some discussion.
Kasumigaoka Utaha's anxiety eased somewhat, but overall, there wasn't much change.
She is still worried about whether she can write well.
She has been writing the second volume for a long time.
I've only written half of it so far.
And she was still very dissatisfied.
The conversation about himself ended.
Kasumigaoka Utaha, who had been curious about Kiriharu since the beginning, couldn't help but ask Machida Sonoko.
"I'm very curious about that boy's work; I'm sure you've given it such high praise. May I take a look?"
"He hasn't given me the manuscript yet. You can check it out on the website; the first few chapters are there."
Machida Sonoko took a sip of water and continued, "He's currently number one on the click list. You can take a look."
"Ah."
With that, Kasumigaoka Utaha turned on her phone.
Go to Shinazugawa Bunko and find the click rankings.
She immediately saw Wu Qing's work.
Dragon Raja
On the surface.
This is a work with no official status, no production history, and no author.
The author has no prior academic record.
The work has no cover and no description.
Many people release new books.
Even established authors with solid skills will have beautiful covers and attractive introductions to draw readers in.
But this book, *Dragon Raja*
There was nothing there.
Even more terrifying.
It has nothing, yet it's number one!