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Chapter 208 The Possibility of Winning

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That night, Liu Jin took advantage of his excitement and furiously wrote 20,000 words in the hotel.

Before I knew it, the furnace was already a quarter complete.

Don’t ask why he works so hard. Liu Jin will also work hard for the rent.

The next day, Meera comes again.

She brought good news: Hachette Publishing Group promised to help Liu Jin win this year's Medici Prize and Renaudot Literary Prize.

The Medici Prize, founded in 1968, aims to create a distinctive reading taste and encourage writers to be bold and innovative.

The Renaudot Prize has an even longer history. It was named after Renaudot, the father of French journalism, and was founded in 1925.

The purpose of both the Medici Prize and the Renaudot Prize is to encourage writers' innovation.

Among them, the Renaudot Prize and the Goncourt Prize are awarded at the same time...

Liu Jin knew about the Prix Goncourt and the Prix de Médicis.

This is the first time I’ve heard of the Renaudot Prize.

But from Mela's introduction, he probably understood that the status of the Renaudot Prize was not necessarily inferior to that of the Goncourt Prize.

"Can't we try for the Goncourt Prize?"

"It's a bit difficult!"

"Disaster?"

Liu Jin couldn't help but ask, "Isn't the Goncourt Prize awarded to French works published that year?"

"That's what I say, but..."

Meera looked embarrassed.

Liu Jin, I understand immediately!
It's actually similar to the Nobel Prize or the Pulitzer Prize. The Goncourt Prize is ostensibly open to all French-language works, but in reality, there are many barriers to entry. Just think of it as the Cannes Film Festival or the Oscars.

To put it bluntly: The Old Man and the Sea is indeed a French novel, but Liu Jin is not qualified enough.

After all, it has only been a year since his debut.

The Goncourt Prize, a literary award with such a long history, would definitely not be given to Liu Jin easily.

Not to mention, he is Chinese...

There are many ways!

“Michael said that The Old Man and the Sea is unique in its unprecedented cold style.

It would be much easier to win the Medici Prize and the Renaudot Prize. Especially with the Medici Prize, he is willing to make a commitment.”

Michael is the editor-in-chief and publisher of Hachette Publishing Group.

Full name, Michael Pietsch.

Initially, he was the editor-in-chief of Little Brown Publishing, a subsidiary of Hachette.

In 2000, he was transferred to the headquarters and was responsible for the publisher of several Hachette publishing houses, holding an important position in the group.

“Michael started out at Singla and was an editor trained by my grandfather.

Later, due to illness, his grandfather left Singela, and he was poached by Hachette and taken to Little, Brown. So, his relationship with Singela was still good. The cancellation of the Toussaint partnership was also Michael's decision. Of course, he saw the benefits, which was why he was so decisive... but his personal relationship with the Singela family was still good.

If Singla Publishing House had not declined in the 1990s, it would have been qualified to win the award for Liu Jin.

but now……

To be honest, it is very difficult for ordinary small publishing houses to win French literary awards.

The unspoken rules of a society based on personal relationships!

It’s just that what is shown to the outside world is still very fair and just.

As for the French Academy Novel Prize and the National Literature Prize, Liu Jin never considered them.

I guess Mela hasn't thought about it either.

Especially the National Literature Award!

That is a national award that can earn you a title.

Even though Liu Jin was the sales champion in 2001, he would have to have made outstanding contributions to win this award.

For example, he brought out the Hugo trilogy.

You also need to have the corresponding qualifications...

"The Medici Prize is great!"

It’s only the beginning of the year, and a grand prize has been confirmed. It’s quite unique.

"One more thing. After I got back yesterday, I sent an email to Bruheimer Films, informing them that I would be the one negotiating with them from now on. Mr. Bruheimer replied this morning, inviting us to Los Angeles in February."

"I won't go, I'll leave it to you to handle.

I've already discussed what needs to be discussed with him, so there's little point in going again. Besides, I have a lot of work to do this year, and in February... unless something unexpected happens, I'll stay in Toulouse to write the manuscript."

"Well, this matter depends on your convenience."

Meila did not object, but accepted Liu Jin's idea.

"Life is Beautiful, I'll release it in March."

"Singla?"

"Ok!"

"Will it cause you trouble?"

"What trouble?"

"Xiao Rizi... I heard that Xiao Rizi's influence in France is not small."

Meera smiled hearing this.

“I know they are powerful, but this is France! The Singela family cannot bow to the small life in France.

I also suggest that when you return to Toulouse, you give a copy of the manuscript of Life is Beautiful to Ms. Sylvie. She has a great influence in the media world... This book recommendation is largely due to Ms. Sylvie.

You haven't sent her any manuscripts for a long time!
Oh, I forgot to tell you that Ms. Sylvie is also a victim."

Liu Jin's eyes suddenly lit up!

……

Mela is busy!

She came over to tell Liu Jin the news.

On the other hand, it told Liu Jin that the results of "French Idol" were not ideal.

However, Fox TV in America seems to be very interested in this program and has expressed its intention to cooperate.

"Great!"

Liu Jin was stunned for a moment, then said with a smile.

The producer of American Idol is Fox Television.

Does this count as returning the property to its original owner?

No, I only sold it to the planner. I still have half of the creative copyright of the French idol...

Liu Jin suddenly looked up and looked at Meila.

Mela smiled.

"Fox is indeed interested in purchasing the rights to French Idol.

But it's not certain yet! My brother said that Fox isn't just considering "French Idol"; they're also considering "Pop Idol." After all, Pop Idol's performance in the UK last year far surpassed "French Idol."

"The only thing I can say is that TF1 is useless."

Liu Jin replied unhappily.

It seems that most French television media have a negative attitude towards China.

Among them, France 2 is the most serious!
Yes, it’s the TV station where Mela’s brother works.

Mela's brother feels okay.

But I guess it is impossible to control the entire YSXT of the second station.

Meila agreed: “If you say so, I have no objection.

Actually, the ideas of the French film and entertainment industry are different from those in the UK..."

"I know."

Just watch the variety shows on French TV and you will know.

You are a national television station, and your variety shows... I feel like you are catching up with HBO and the future Netflix. HB's are dazzling.

"Let's wait and see. Fox hasn't made a decision yet."