Writing Web Novels In America

1995.

Because of the "information superhighway plan" put forward by the U.S. government and the wealth myth created by the listing of Netscape.

All topics on the Internet have a strong relationship with people's attention.

Not to mention the Internet infringement of literary works proposed by the New York Times, which has relatively high credibility.

For a time, all kinds of media have followed up, and intentionally or unintentionally ignored the problems of Cadabra, Yahoo and other big websites.

And a small website without a strong background, wangwen.com As a negative teaching material, began to criticize.

At this time, Wang Jian, Tom and Jack Dorsey looked down at the news in the newspaper while looking up at the statistics in the background of the website.

Then, the three looked at each other in a dazed way.

The number of real-time visitors to the website has exceeded some medium-sized websites, and is increasing rapidly.

In addition to "resisting piracy" and "shameful infringement", the user's message is not only "anti piracy".

More messages are: This is arcane? It's pretty good.

Next, mother fucker, next?

Forty dollars is black, but I still want to see it. Forget it, go and buy one

And just as Wang Jian and the three of them were sitting in front of the computer, they were at a loss.

The telephone suddenly rang.

Wang Jian picked up the phone, and Fang Zheng was the editor in charge of the distribution of arcane throne in Random House.

"Congratulations, Mr. Wang." A happy baritone came to Wang Jian's ears: "Volume I of arcane God sold another 20000 copies today, and the popularity of Volume I has picked up significantly."

"Even in conservative areas like Texas, there are bookstores applying for replenishment."

"It's a hard achievement for minority writers to achieve!"

Wang Jian thought about it and asked, "do you think it has something to do with the Internet infringement reported on the news?"

"Of course." The editor on the opposite side said excitedly: "I don't know which guy thinks of piracy on the Internet, but only half of them are pirated. He's so cute

When Wang Jian Gang wanted to admit that the cute guy was himself, the other party had already "sorry" and hung up.

And the last voice he heard over the phone was: "Thirteen bookstores in North Carolina are pressing for 30000 copies of arcane."

Waiting for Wang Jian to put down the phone in a trance, Tom and Dorsey both looked at it.

Just as Wang Jian was about to speak, he heard a sound of stepping outside the door.

It's supposed to be take out.

He took out a dollar and handed it to Tom, signaling that the meal was his treat.

Then, he sat on the sofa, ready to eat and talk later.

But Tom just opened the door.

I saw a few people with cameras on their backs and microphones in their hands standing at the door, shooting inward.

As they filmed, they pointed to the microphone and said, "this is the pirated website that we all pay attention to, wangwen.com 's IP address. "

"We got here by technical means, even before the FBI." Then, the reporter motioned for the camera to shoot Wang Jian and others, and said, "let's take a look at the founder of this pirated website."

Wang Jian and Dorothy have yet to react.

Tom quickly stood in front of the camera and yelled, "it's against the law."

"Don't deal with stars, deal with us!"

"Press freedom!" That reporter said loudly: "besides, you are carrying on the network piracy, fortunately meaning to say illegal behavior?"

At the moment, Wang Jian finally responded.

This is the treatment of top stars.

He took out his social security card, the manuscript of arcane, and the publishing contract signed with Random House.

Then, taking a breath, he got up and walked out the door.

How can we make this clear? Otherwise, we will become a pirate business.

When the reporters saw someone coming towards them, they couldn't help pointing the cameras at Wang Jian.

The host even tilted the microphone forward so hard that it was almost one step away from entering the door.

Wang Jian looked at the camera and said to the microphone, "I am wangwen.com But we are not pirates. "

"Don't you think it's piracy to spread literary works on the Internet?" As soon as the reporter wanted to make a big news, he asked expectantly.

"It's not piracy, of course." Wang Jian paused for a moment, and then said, "as long as you get the authorization of the author."

"Are you authorized by the author?" The reporter is really a little curious this time.

Which author will authorize his or her best-selling works to be reprinted online?

Isn't that against money?"Of course." Wang Jian said calmly, "because I am the author!"

"This is my social security card. The social security number is XXX, which can prove my identity."

"This is the first manuscript of Arcturus, and this is the publication contract of Arcturus signed with Random House." Wang Jian showed the evidence one by one, and then said, "and I am where you call the founder of pirated websites."

"I think that proves a lot."

The reporter is going to ask some more questions.

But Wang Jian had signaled Tom to close the door and shut the reporters out.

When Wang Jian and Tom sat back on the sofa, they were silent and then began to laugh.

This matter has put a lot of pressure on the three people.

Now, it's finally clear.

Outside the door, after listening to Wang Jian's words, several reporters were stunned.

Then the expression on his face began to excite.

Even more excited than they just found here.

Because, when we report a pirate business, how can we be shocked by the news mistakes of the New York Times?

In particular, the media behind them have long coveted the credibility of the New York Times.

As for the media they are in, have they followed up and reported on pirated websites before?

Hehe, is that important?

As a reporter's integrity tells them: not at all!

As a result, these reporters did not even bother to call each other and left in a hurry.

They are going to deliver today's news to the media as soon as possible.

Then, he is likely to become a representative in the press against authority.

Just like the predecessors who reported on Watergate.

And each media group, after receiving competitor "New York Times" report wrong news.

Immediately remove the topic of "Internet piracy" from the humble corner of the newspaper.

Then, put the pictures and interview contents of Wang Jian on the front page.

The headline of the news also changed from "the spirit of sharing on the Internet, where is the bottom line?"

It has become the truth-seeking spirit of "news". Is there any more now? On wangwen.com Is it a pirated website.

News Corporation, the main competitor of the New York Times, even let its times, sun, news of the world and New York Post report together.

Strive to let the English speaking countries in the world know the report errors of competitors as soon as possible.