No. 7, Elk Community, Montgomery.

Josie Frost lay on the sofa with some fatigue, watching the TV series.

This drama is a new drama launched by ABC TV not long ago. It is called Battle Sergeant. It is very popular now. The male protagonist in it is very handsome and belongs to the "little fresh meat" that federal women like very much.

The plot is the North African battlefield from 1941 to 1942. It tells the story of the US combat hero Sergeant Nelson who obtained orders directly from General Harrison to engage in spy reconnaissance activities against the German African Legion...

As a veteran, Josie Frost has a deep impression of the background of this TV series, and his team has also traveled to Africa.

For there, Josie Frost had only two people who were dark and the weather was hot.

It's really not a good place!

I really don’t understand, how could anyone be interested in Black Pearl?

The body sensation was amazing, even more baboon than an orangutan!

And how dark it is, what below?

And he can also see that the plot of this film has many scenes shot during wartime, which can be said to be excellent in restoring the war.

However, this male lead is so sissy, and Josie Frost thinks he can definitely play better.

"Damn it, can't you change a tough guy?"

Watching the TV series, Josie Frost focused on the plot and also analyzed the TV in front of him.

Especially when watching the advertisements broadcast on TV during the intervals of TV series, Josie Frost couldn't help but shake his head. It must be known that these advertisements were originally published in newspapers.

As the editor-in-chief of the newspaper, he knew that the television in front of him had a huge impact on the field of his work.

With the launch of television by those radio station companies, their newspaper advertising business immediately declined severely.

"It's just black and white TV now. I heard that New York is still preparing to launch some color TV. Alas, technology is developing rapidly, and the development space for TV is too broad!"

(Note: 1953 sets the national color TV standard, and 1954 launches RCA color TV!)

"TV is better for dissemination than newspapers, and images are far more shocking than for dissemination of text. No wonder ABC TV's advertising prices have become higher and higher in recent years, and those advertisers have been following it."

"But newspapers have their irreplaceable nature, and people cannot carry TV with them as if they were carrying newspapers."

"If the TV was reduced to being easily carried on that day, perhaps the entire newspaper industry would die."

Josie Frost had a secret guess in his heart.

Dangdang, a series of rapid knocks attracted Josie Frost over.

"Who is it? At this time?"

Now this time is working hours. Who would come if his wife and daughter are not at home?

Josie Frost was a little confused, and gradually walked to the door, took out a shooting gun behind him, and carefully tentatively.

"Who?"

"It's me!"

Hearing this familiar voice, Josie Frost's face suddenly smiled, put down the weapon in his hand, quickly opened the door, and saw his old friend.

"Josi!"

"Duke!"

When old friends met, they had a warm hug at each other, and Josie Frost welcomed his old friends into the room.

The two sat on the sofa, and Josie Frost smiled and said, "Duke, why did you suddenly come to me and still work hours?"

Mr. Chris smiled sarcastically: "I called your newspaper before, and they said you were not in the newspaper. I knew you were definitely lazy at home when I heard it."

Josie Frost smiled relaxedly when he heard this: "You know me, but I'm not lazy, I'm understanding our competitors."

“Learn at home?”

"Isn't it?" said Josie Frost pointed to the TV in front of him.

"Maybe you also know that the other day our respected Governor proposed to build a local TV network, which is not good news for us local newspapers."

"Advertising question?" Mr. Chris spoke tentatively.

However, when Josie Frost heard this, he looked at his old friend in surprise. He felt relieved when he thought of his identity and various sources of information.

"Yes, advertising. A few days ago, ABC snatched a large advertising order from General Petroleum from the New York Times, accounting for almost 15% of the New York Times' advertising fee. As soon as the news spread, all newspapers began to be wary of the TV station."

"After the local TV station is established, our local advertising revenue will inevitably be divided up."

"So this time, our boss joined forces with the bosses of several other newspapers. If you want to participate in the construction of the TV network, it is better to intervene and become a community of interests for each other than being an enemy."

Mr. Chris smiled: "I misunderstood you by saying so."

"Isn't it? By the way, Duke, is there anything you're going to do when you suddenly come to me?"

Upon hearing this, Mr. Chris quickly took out a stack of copied manuscript paper from the briefcase he carried and handed it to Josie Frost.

"Josi, you are professional, please help me see this manuscript."

Josie Frost took the manuscript, first looked down at the cover, and then looked at Mr. Chris with interest.

"Devil personality? This is a novel? Who wrote it?"

Mr. Chris shook his head: "Don't ask first, take a look first, give me an objective judgment."

Josie Frost nodded when he saw his old friend's serious appearance and began to look carefully.

After a long time, Josie Frost slowly breathed and closed the manuscript.

Mr. Chris looked at him with some anticipation: "How is it?"

Josie Frost objectively commented: "If the A+ work is well operated, it can definitely be used to hit the Edgar Allan Poe Award."

"The torture of human nature and the imaginative creativity in it are all rare masterpieces I have seen in these years. Whether it is the death of the roulette or the creativity of differentiated personality, it can definitely cause the publisher's madness."

"The ten personalities represent different human natures, and the differentiation and integration of good and evil. When facing the moment of death, the narratives of various dark sides of human nature are important reasons for winning the award."

"Most of those who are with the demons are demons. The original sin of human nature is the true demonic personality, and it is written so wonderfully."

As he said that, Josie Frost looked a little excited. He hadn't seen such an excellent work in a long time.

Looking at Mr. Chris, Josie Frost asked, "Duke, it's time to tell me now, who wrote it?"

Mr. Chris shook his head: "I'll tell you later, I need to understand the specific situation. Can this novel be published?"

"Of course, this novel combines profound and popular elements, and can win awards and sell volumes, which will definitely cause publishers to be crazy."

Mr. Chris nodded again: "Well, which publisher do you think is better? Which publisher has enough operational experience in this type of work?"

Josie Frost thought for a while and said, "Harper Collins Publishing House, this publisher has a long history and rich connections in the literary world. It has established deep connections with well-known newspapers and magazines such as the New York Times and has strong public relations capabilities."

"Some years ago, this publishing house also published the works of the famous mystery novel writer Agatha Christie, with rich experience."

"Of course, the University of Chicago Press and Random House are all good choices. You can contribute and choose the most suitable publisher."

Listening to his old friend's narration, Mr. Chris thought repeatedly. He originally planned to ask his friend to help contact the Anabama Hot Newspaper, but after listening to his friend's judgment, he immediately had the idea of ​​publishing.

Compared with serialization in newspapers, publishing is naturally more promising.

As for the time being published, the author did not attract readers without fame, so he didn't need to consider this. So many people chose to publish directly, so naturally they would not have considered this issue.

In fact, as long as the publisher is willing to spend money on publishing, the publisher will naturally do his best to promote it. The higher the sales volume, the more the publisher can earn.

"This is Uncle Josie." Mr. Chris quickly introduced to Payton.

"Uncle Josie." Payton called politely.

Josie Frost smiled and nodded, looking at the boy in front of him with a stunning look.

If he hadn't known his old friend's character, he would never have believed that such a brilliant novel, which contained so many hidden images of human nature, would have been written by a child.

However, when his old friend always emphasized that his child was a "child prodigy", he began to accept it since he was a child.

As a child prodigy, it's always different.

"Josi is my comrade-in-arms. Now he is the editor-in-chief of the Montgomery Times. I showed him your novel, and then we unanimously agreed that it is worth it. Maybe we need to change our previous plans." Mr. Chris said.

Josie Frost nodded as well. In his opinion, such novels are not published, but rather serialized in newspapers.

Payton looked at the two of them with some confusion: "Don't you look for the hot news from Anabama?"

Mr. Chris shook his head: "Josie suggests that we contact the publisher directly. Your Uncle Josie has a much higher confidence in the novel than you, the author."

Josie Frost said seriously: "Peton, this book will definitely cause crazy things from those publishers, and publishing directly is the best choice."

"But I don't have fame?"

"There is no need to worry about fame. The author only needs to be responsible for writing the works well. The publisher will naturally arrange the rest of the matters for you. You must believe in the publisher's hype and distribution capabilities..."

Hearing Josie's words, Payton seemed to be moved and couldn't help but nod: "Then let's choose the path of direct publishing."

...

Publishing a book is never easy.

Every editor may have a different taste, and being rejected for submissions is common for most authors.

Therefore, most authors choose not to put the eggs in the same basket from the beginning of submission and submit multiple lines.
To be continued...