Chapter 355 Two-pronged approach
The bestseller rankings in Europe and the United States are very different from those in China, especially in the United States. They do not place different types of works on the same rankings.
But there is only one ranking of the bestsellers in China. It is strictly according to sales volume. When reading this ranking, it is always confusing, and it is difficult to see the classification, or there is simply no classification.
Among them, Zhang Chu's "Detective Sherlock" faces opponents include Xinhua Dictionary, medical and health care, children's books, current affairs and political manuals, recipes, etc.
The only sorting criterion for best-selling is money, which is based entirely on how many books you sell and how much money you earn.
The United States has very strict classification of bestsellers, generally divided into two types: one is fictional works, the other is non-fiction works. There is also a large category: technology, utensils, household uses, etc.
They will not appear on the same ranking list. Literary works are honestly staying with literary works, and there will not be "Ghost Blows Out the Light" and "Home-Cooked Cuisine Collection" ranked ninth and tenth.
What are medical care, health care, and tour guide books are mixed with fiction and chicken soup reading materials. They are not bestsellers, but they do sell very well!
Generally speaking, a country's bestseller ranking represents the cultural concern and cultural level of most people in this country.
Of course, in American literature, the list of non-fiction works is the most important. Biography, history, current theory, philosophy and other contents belong to this section. If "The Fifteenth Year of Wanli" is to be published in the United States, it will appear in this ranking list, not in another one.
Some people will commit fraud, like China and the United States, and no market can escape.
The phenomenon of fake and flooding of authors and publishers often occurs. In order to create the illusion of best-selling, some authors and publishers will hire people to buy books, fake online shopping, and even mobilize relatives, friends and acquaintances to buy books.
Once this organized group buying, purchase, and underwriting are discovered, there is no indication in China. After all, it was bought with real money, but any book ranking in the United States will be specially marked with symbols.
Chris doesn't want to use this method. Once it is marked, it will be a fatal reputation damage to the entire book and the writer!
If Random Bookstore can't afford to lose that person, Zhang Chu, a writer full of potential, will be in a slump, even if most of the works written by Zhang Chu are not liked by American readers.
"Although we can't go directly to buy books and make the list, we have our own methods and start operating tomorrow." Chris said confidently. Now "Detective Sherlock" has touched the edge of the rankings, only one breath away.
Zhang Chu asked curiously: "Is there any risk in your method?"
He just wanted to make the list, not to ruin his future life unless he transformed himself into a different identity.
Chris shook his head and replied, "There is nothing much risk. It's just like an Oscar public relations. The outside world knows that this is happening, but I don't know how to operate it. I will use the company's resources to let the association recommend your works. I think the Detective Association will be very happy. At the same time, there are already two related comments on "Cokus Book Review". If there are two more book reviews with great importance, they may be selected into the library."
"The Fifteenth Year of Wanli" is different from other works. It is possible that it will become a classic, and the rest of Zhang Chu's works can only be bestsellers.
After hearing Zhang Chu's words, Zhou Kang felt relieved. The child finally became sensible and was willing to cooperate with the publicity!
So he said with a quick look: "I'll go and see what suitable media are suitable for you now. We must maximize the effect this time."
"Don't worry, the sales of "The Fifteenth Year of Wanli" is a protracted war. I'll go back to get food for Matcha today."
Since Zhang Chu has agreed, Zhou Kang let him go for the time being, but he still instructed him: "We have indeed had a lot of things recently. If your new book needs a reader's opinion on writing, I can still squeeze out some time."
"I can do it, I will write it in a few days for you together."
"Su Shen Ji" has been written by Zhang Chu for nearly 80,000 words, and it is getting better!
After leaving the agency, Zhang Chu stood on the street and took a taxi very well. It turned into a husband-watching stone. Every taxi was carried by people, and no one answered Didi!
"We must buy a car tomorrow, it's too annoying to continue like this."
Finally he had to walk to the bus stop far away.
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I don’t know how Random House discussed with BBC. That night, when Zhang Chu was writing a new book with a computer on his computer, he was shocked by the pop-up news on QQ!
"It's so sloppy that it was announced so soon..."
Zhang Chu thought this would be a killer-level nuclear bomb, but he really didn't expect to throw it out directly.
BBC mentioned the relevant news in its own news, and then relevant entertainment newspapers in the UK and the United States reprinted them one after another!
Domestic media obviously won’t miss this news. Not only are there QQ pop-ups, headline news, Sina Weibo, Search, Hu News, etc. all give headline treatment, but there are even news prompts on related mobile apps.
"The second season of "Detective Sherlock" signs, and the original team returns together!"
"The genius writer Zhang Chu signed for three consecutive seasons, with a record high-priced copyright fee!"
"Holmes is back! Zhang Chu creates the most modern British detective!"
"The popular British drama "Sherlock" is booked directly for the next three seasons, and the second season will return on Christmas this year."
"With the Four Seasons Detective Sherlock, Zhang Chu is expected to become the most profitable young man under the age of 20!"
"The explosion news, bbc revealed that Zhang Chu can receive £3 million in copyright and share the profits every quarter!"
"The British prince called "Sherlock" the most exciting detective TV series he has ever seen."
Although paper newspapers do not respond in time, the British Daily Mirror, Times, Sun and others have their own official websites to update news, and will also selectively update news on several major social platforms in a timely manner, making up for their own shortcomings.
Although "Sherlock" has been played in the UK, netizens' preference for it has not faded, but they are looking forward to the plot of the second season even more.
Of course, the media in the United States also pay attention. Even if the American people do not like Sherlock Holmes as much as the British people, this has become a phenomenon-level TV series that is the favorite of many viewers!
The biggest worry about watching British and American dramas is that they are being cut in half. Many magical dramas have not been renewed for various reasons, and they will be in a mess after one or two seasons.
Chapter completed!