A super great writer in the second dimension

　“I understand.” Xi Chuan couldn’t help but ask, “Different writers have their own writing habits, so are classes helpful?”

　"Do as I say."

　"Yes."

　After driving to the Nico Nico Book Club, Sanzenin Arashi sat in the office and started typing.

　The reason why third-rate writers are third-rate is not because their stories are bad, but because these people have not mastered a certain thing.

　They only know that mainstream readers like pretty girls, but there are so many pretty girls in light novels, and if you have one, someone else has one too, so why should I buy his book?

　Sanzenin Arashi knocked on this very thing—something you don't have.

　Nishikawa arrived quickly.

　"The space is ready; we've vacated one room. What about the price?"

　Sanzenin Arashi thought for a moment and then said, "We need to classify them now, into five levels."

　"Level?" Nishikawa asked.

　“We categorize authors into five levels, starting with S and then dividing them into A to D, and offer them buyout contracts corresponding to their respective levels,” said Sanzenin Arashi. “The buyout price starts at 500 yen for D and increases progressively.”

　He simply turned the notebook towards Xichuan, and there was a table on it.

　—The buyout criteria are determined by actual performance, or by the outline and the first 12,000 words of writing. For authors without performance, the buyout criteria are determined by the outline. The buyout price is based on the actual price offered by the editorial department. The table is for reference only.

　Note: The minimum daily submission is 6000 words, and the minimum submission frequency is 18000 words every three days. If a submission is delayed more than three times, the buyout price will be halved, and so on.

　Below is a detailed price table. Nishikawa glanced at it, pursed his lips, and remained silent.

　Sanzenin Arashi immediately set off with Nishikawa to the room that had been prepared.

　There were already dozens of people standing inside.

　Most of them were fat, with a few skinny guys standing inside.

　As soon as Sanzenin Arashi entered, everyone immediately fell silent. As expected of Japan, their etiquette was impeccable.

　There was a table in the room, and a projector was temporarily set up for meetings.

　In the silence, Sanzenin Arashi walked to the table, connected the computer to the projector without saying a word, and projected a screen onto the wall.

　All eyes were on him. The third-rate writer, barely making ends meet, was most concerned about this sugar daddy.

　Sanzenin Arashi was unpretentious and easygoing. Under everyone's gaze, she said, "Now you have ten minutes to choose a representative to answer questions."

　There was almost no noise, it was very quiet. These people chose a representative. It has to be said that the writers were very quiet, writing their books.

　Sanzenin Arashi looked at him and began to ask questions.

　"name?"

　"Naoto Ruiaki."

　"age?"

　"26."

　"income?"

　“Uh…” Naoto Ruiming scratched his cheek, “Do I really have to say this?”

　Sanzenin Arashi said, "I think you should definitely say it."

　Naoto Ruiming noticed that Arashi Sanzenin used the word 'of course'.

　An undeniable 'of course'!

　"I published three books... and the total royalties were 89 yen."

　Sanzenin Arashi nodded thoughtfully, then opened the buyout form on her computer.

　Everyone's eyes were fixed on the stage. After the form was displayed, they all stared wide-eyed.

　This is a document about their royalties.

　S-tier buyout contract: 10000 yen/1,000 words – minimum annual salary of 20 million yen.

　Tier A buyout contract: 5000 yen/1,000 words – minimum annual salary – 10 million yen

　Tier B buyout contract: 2000 yen/1000 words – minimum annual salary – 4 million yen

　Tier C buyout contract: 1500 yen per thousand words – minimum annual salary – 3 million yen

　Tier D buyout contract: 500 yen per thousand words – minimum annual salary – 1 million yen

　Note: The buyout price above is subject to adjustment based on actual performance.

　Note: The copyright of works purchased outright is acquired by NICONICO; works with revenue sharing are not included in this category.

　In an instant, the entire room was filled with joy.

　Happiness always comes unexpectedly.

　Naoto Ruiming couldn't help but ask, "Is this price really real?!"

　Even the lowest price is a million, and if you write a lot, wouldn't it double?

　Two million is already the annual salary of a near-second-rate writer.

　He saw it too.

　In this table, first-rate writers are labeled A.

　S is top-tier!

　“Of course it’s true,” Sanzenin Arashi said with a smile.

　"Then, can we get the S-level buyout from above?" Rui Mingzhi asked the question everyone wanted to know.

　..

407. Your novels should be enjoyable. μs new song video released.

　Naoto Ruichi lacks self-confidence.

　This society is very realistic; without money, you have no confidence.

　These people are easily led by the nose, which is why Sanzenin Arashi hires third-rate writers.

　In the parlance of online literature, this is a group of flops with an average subscription rate of less than a thousand.

　“S-sponsorship? As long as you can produce an outline that I like, giving you an S-sponsorship is no problem at all,” said Sanzenin Arashi.

　Naoto Ruiming, representing all the writers in the audience, took a breath and asked again, "We've heard that the paperback publisher provides a writing framework to guarantee our income. In other words... as long as we write according to this framework, we can at least get a D-level buyout?"

　"I have no guarantee about that."

　After Sanzenin Arashi finished speaking, a commotion broke out in the audience.

　After all, this is a matter of life and death for them.

　"So how exactly is this buyout contract calculated...?" Naoto Ruiming asked, forcing himself to speak.

　“The price is already listed above. Submit your outline and main text to the editorial department for review, and the results will be communicated by phone. The main purpose of calling you here today is to give a lecture,” said Sanzenin Arashi.

　"lecture?"

　"Okay, let's discuss what kind of novels we need." Sanzenin Arashi clapped her hands. "Just a quick question: why do you think your novels aren't selling? Is it because they're poorly written?"

　Naoto Ruiming nodded. Although he was reluctant to admit it, the 89 yen in royalties was the best proof.

　Sword Art Online costs about this much per thousand words, and even more.

　That's more than a hundred times the amount of an S-level buyout contract.

　Then, Sanzenin Arashi said, "The fact that your novel was published means that you wrote it well; it's just that the readers didn't like it."

　“That’s what I thought too, but I can no longer support myself by writing books.” Naoto Ruiming said with his head down, “If this doesn’t work out, I’ll have to change careers.”

　Sanzenin Arashi said, "I think your writing is not bad."

　Rui Mingzhi paused, "Why...?"

　Now all eyes are on Sanzenin Arashi.

　With a single word, the buyout level can be determined.

　“Because I am the author of Sword Art Online, if I say your writing is not bad, then it is not bad, understand?” Sanzenin Arashi said, “I am the president of Nico Nico Company, Aoyama Arashi.”

　Immediately, many gasps could be heard from the audience.

　This person is now going to share the secrets of writing a book.

　The dozens of authors all adopted a serious attitude, sitting upright in their chairs like primary school students in class, listening intently.

　"I'll just talk about some money-making tips," said Sanzenin Arashi, noticing the gleam in the eyes of the audience. "People who buy light novels never intend to read a good story; they're just looking for entertainment."

　The best reading experience for readers has absolutely nothing to do with the story you write.

　Your book should enable readers to achieve their own purpose—entertainment.

　Your subtext is to entertain the readers.

　One of your books is written around this theme.

　What happened between the male and female protagonists is what the readers see.

　You should be thinking about what happened between the male and female leads. Did your readers find it entertaining?

　Did the protagonist's actions make the readers feel comfortable?

　Please think carefully about these two questions, and then about this text.

　As Sanzenin Arashi spoke, she brought up what she had written earlier on the screen.

　At the same time, he observed the reactions of the audience, and almost everyone showed a thoughtful expression.

　Meanwhile, the amount of information provided in this explanation has also arrived.

　The two questions he raised earlier are enough to give these people something to think about for a long time.

　At this point, Sanzenin Arashi prepared to leave.

　Standing at the door, he said, "The editor-in-chief will send out the frameworks later. There are five in total. You can choose according to your own preferences. After the outlines are completed, I look forward to your results."

　After finishing his speech, Sanzenin Arashi left the room. He was currently playing the role of a top figure in the company, so this was the natural way he should treat these people.

　As for the subject matter of their novels, what will they write about?

　Maybe, but what Japanese people like to read most are still isekai (another world) novels.

　Moreover, it's the kind of XXX fantasy novel that aired ten years ago.

　why?

　Because it feels so good!

　Sanzenin Arashi couldn't help but think of something: heart-wrenching and protagonist-torturing stories are very enjoyable for female readers. There are many successful novels in Japan, but none of them are suitable for men.

　If you let young men these days read a novel like "Koizora," they'd tear the book up!

　They prefer Sword Art Online! The sales figures speak for themselves.

　Only third-rate novelists can lower themselves to write this kind of thing. Sanzenin Arashi is a businessman, not an author.

　After handing the matter over to Nishikawa, Sanzenin Arashi returned to the studio, arriving at the perfect time.

　The video for μs's new song has been completed, without making Sanzenin Arashi wait even a second longer.

　"Let's see just how powerful μs really is." Sanzenin Arashi sat in front of the computer, her mouse hovering over the confirmation button.

　The video has already been uploaded. Just press this button and μs's video will be pinned to the top of the entire site.

　Yukino sat next to Arashi Sanzenin, holding a notebook, checking the current number of viewers on μ's.

　The video has been posted for an hour.

　The number of online viewers has reached 600.

　Sanzenin Arashi confirmed.

　He lay down in the chair, and five minutes later, he opened his eyes.

　"Boss, the number of online players has reached 1200," Yukino Yukinoshita said. "The first step has been successful."