My Cartoonist Guide

Chapter 27 studio

Seeing Yan Fu apologized, Shen Xin didn’t know what to say.

If what she said is true, the contracts of Huaxia Magazine are the same. Unless he starts a magazine, he still has to sign this kind of contract even if he changes to another magazine. Especially, he is still a rookie now, and he is not qualified to negotiate terms with the magazine. When he gets the rookie king, maybe the situation will be better.

Shen Xin carefully read the contract again. In addition to not being able to submit articles to other magazines during the contract period, the magazine also naturally obtained the copyright of the comics. This part includes more than games, comics, novels, peripherals, etc. Copyright, for a period of 10 years, after the copyright fee is sold and propaganda and other related expenses, the magazine and him are 50-50. Shen Xin’s only right is to decide whether to sell the copyright.

For most cartoonists, this is a relatively large income, so cartoonists will not refuse.

Then there will be 8% royalties. This is the bulk of Shen Xin’s income. As for the contract money, really, it’s not too much, just enough to make a living.

“Signed once a year?” Shen Xin asked.

“The principle is this. After all, no one is sure when the comics will be cut. But if the comics score well, the contract gold will rise to varying degrees.” Faced with Shen Xin’s “forced questioning”, Yan Fu gradually lost his confidence.

This contract is indeed unfair to the author. However, under such circumstances, even if Yan Fu wants to help Shen Xin, the magazine will not listen to her.

“Brother Xin…” Xi Muxing was more nervous than Shen Xin.

She doesn’t understand these things, but she feels that Shen Xin has been hesitating, and some do not want to sign this contract.

Shen Xin glanced at the sad-faced Xi Muxin, and rubbed his forehead again.

In his current situation, he has no right to refuse this contract. Moreover, Xi Muxun will go to high school soon, and he will also go to school, and the future expenses will be very high.

Besides, the crows in the world are generally dark, even if it is “ComicFutura”, its contract will not be much better than “NewWorld”.

“Sister Yan, can I trust you?” Shen Xin raised his head and stared at Yan Fu in front of him.

Yan Fu was taken aback, then patted his chest and said categorically, “Of course! Although I can’t modify the contract, none of your rights and interests will be lost. I will fight for your best interests. This is mine. Guarantee.”

Shen Xin hesitated, “How to guarantee? You can’t oppose the magazine’s decision.”

Yan Fu slapped him on the contract. Shen Xin raised his head in shock and looked at Yan Fu.

“If I can’t do it, I will submit my resignation to the magazine.” Yan Fu had no expression on his face, and his eyes were staring at Shen Xin.

“Why bother? My job is to draw comics, and your job is to submit high-quality comics for magazines, right? There is no need to be so absolute.”

Anyway, it may not really resign in the end.

“I don’t know what others think, but every day from 9 to 5, clocking in and commuting is really boring. Editors…isn’t it a profession that only exists if you have an author? The dream of a cartoonist is painting To publish a comic that is recognized by the world, and my dream is to be able to work with such authors. If the magazine can’t work, I’ll change to another magazine. I’ll never starve to death. Of course, let me take my career as a bet, too If there is a prerequisite, next year’s’Newcomer Award’ is indispensable, otherwise, I will still not recognize you.” Yan Fu folded his arms on his chest and sat back on the sofa again.

“All right, but sister Yan, remember, I signed this contract not because of the magazine, but because of you.” Shen Xin said seriously.

Anyway, during this period of time, Yan Fu has treated him very well, especially in the comics, provided him with a lot of help. From these aspects, he should not make Yan Fu feel embarrassed.

“Thank you, I won’t let you down.” Yan Fu nodded slightly, his expression serious.

After several months of contact, Yan Fu discovered Shen Xin’s talent in comics. It is because of this that she will be extra cautious to Shen Xin.

As she said, it is the happiest thing to edit with a talented cartoonist.

“Well… I have one more thing I want to ask you.” Shen Xin picked up the signature pen, but didn’t write the words on it.

“what’s up?”

“The contract only says that I can’t contribute to other magazines, but if I give the illustrations to other people or companies, will it be considered a breach of contract?” Shen Xin looked up at Yan Fu, “This is not written in the contract, yes. Is it’not in breach of contract’ by default?”

“Yes. But unless absolutely necessary, I don’t recommend you to do this. The magazine has special lawyers to fight the lawsuit, but you can’t afford it. In the end, you are the one who suffers.” Yan Fu persuaded.

“I know, that’s what I asked.”

Anyway, the contract is signed once a year. If you really want to terminate the contract, just bear with it for a few months.

Shen Xin signed the name on the contract, and suddenly stopped when he saw the pen name column.

He has not given a pen name until now.

“Hmm…” Shen Xin raised his head.

“What’s wrong?” Yan Fu is now really afraid of Shen Xin’s request.

“I’m thinking of a pen name.”

“…”

Since I used the works of Masawa Katsura, the pen name must be reflected.

Zhenghe… Zheng He? Certainly not.

Katsura Masa…Regularly? It’s not nice.

Since I cannot find a suitable pen name from the three characters Guizhenghe, I can only borrow one of the three characters and match it with the other characters.

Shen Xin thought about it carefully, since his surname is “Shen”, he should call it “Shen Zheng” at all?

He told Yan Fu his pen name, but Yan Fu had no objection.

“You think it’s appropriate.” The magazine did not ask for a pen name. Moreover, cartoonists often change their pen names.

After signing the contract, Yan Fu also briefly talked about the studio’s related matters.

The magazine society is looking for a studio for Shen Xin, and related expenses will be deducted from his manuscript fee. In addition, Shen Xin also needs to prepare himself for consumables such as manuscript paper and dotted paper.

“One black-and-white manuscript has 300 pages. The color pages of UU Reading www.uukanshu.com are 1.5 times the black and white pages, which is 450 yuan a page. This time there are 25 color pages with curling heads and 30 black and white pages. That’s right, assistant. You also pay for your salary, including food and travel expenses.”

These fees are the default of the comics industry, and there is no magazine to take advantage, so Shen Xin has no opinion.

The efficiency of the 　　 magazine is indeed very fast. In the afternoon of the next day, Shen Xin had just bought the consumables, and Yan Fu notified Shen Xin that the studio had been found.

So, Shen Xin put pens, watercolors, manuscript paper and other materials into the backpack, and after greeting Chi Muxin, he left home, met with Yan Fu, and followed him to the studio.

This is an eight-story small building, from the outside…it is a very old one, with a history of at least ten years.

“Many authors have rented studios here, mainly because they are cheap. Both the rent and the water and electricity are relatively low compared to other places. In addition, take the subway from here to “NewWorld”. In the editorial department, you don’t need to change trains, it’s more respectful.” Yan Fu led Shen Xin up the stairs.

“So, there should be many cartoonists in this building.” Shen Xin was surprised.

“No. It’s been a long time since no cartoonist has come here.” Yan Fu thought for a while, but decided to tell the truth.

“Why?” Shen Xin puzzled.

“Nowadays, few people are willing to live here. On the one hand, it is far from the city and there are no entertainment activities. In addition, many new authors also look down on this kind of place. No elevator is designed.”

Yan Fu led Shen Xin to the room at the end of the corridor on the fifth floor, took out the key, opened the door, and then threw the key to Shen Xin, “From now on, it will be your studio.”