I found a cell phone from ten years ago.

Chapter 29 Showing off "Talent"

Everyone chatted for a while, and after satisfying their curiosity, Jiang Yong and several other boys from the neighboring dormitory left. He Weichen also went out for something.

There were only six people left in the dormitory: Xu Haoyang, Shen Qiang, Li Guanfu, Zhao Jiazi, Li Xu, and Cao Jianfei from Class 3.

Cao Jianfei hesitated for a moment and said in a pleading tone:
"Brother Xu, can you help me take a look at my book? I applied for a contract when it was 10 words long, but it wasn't accepted. They told me to keep working on it."

At this time, if the new book reaches 10 words, you can actively apply for a contract.

But if the editor doesn't contact you proactively, even if you apply, there is a high probability that there will be no hope. Just keep trying and listen to it.

Li Xu nodded and said, "Then open the book and I'll help you take a look."

Cao Jianfei quickly sat down in front of Zhao Jiazi's laptop, logged into Qidian, and opened his novel.

Then he stood up and gave up his seat.

"Brother Xu, please help me."

Li Xu sat down in front of the computer and looked up the title of the book first.

"Legendary Wizard in Another World".

This is a Western fantasy novel about traveling to another world. An ordinary student travels to another world with the mage skills from "Legend of Mir 2".

This type of theme was very popular two or three years ago. Baozi and Tudou won the title of Newcomer of Qidian in 07 and 08 respectively with "Veterinarian in Another World" and "World of Warcraft Sword Saint's Journey into Another World".

But now Western fantasy and time-travel novels have long since declined, and Eastern fantasy has become popular.

What kind of small family kid, outer sect disciple, encounters a fortuitous adventure, his martial arts improves by leaps and bounds, family fights, sect disputes, pretending to be cool but getting slapped in the face.

After reading a few chapters, Li Xu quickly understood what the problem was with the novel.

After writing (copying) novels for a month or two and reading quite a few novels, he is no longer the newcomer who knows nothing about online novels. He has also figured out some of the tricks of writing novels.

First, the language should be concise and clear, and not too lengthy or verbose; second, the rhythm must be fast, which is the so-called "golden three chapters", and you must quickly get to the point; and the other thing is to grasp the exciting points.

Cao Jianfei's novel is pretty good, although his writing style is a bit immature, but that's not a big problem. There are many online novels with worse writing style than his.

The biggest problem is that the pace is too slow. It takes seven or eight chapters to get to the point. In addition, the subject matter and routine are outdated. It is impossible for an editor to sign a book that lacks highlights.

Li Xu put down the mouse, turned to Cao Jianfei and said, "Your book is okay, but it's a bit long-winded and the pace is too slow. If you want to sign a contract, you have to start over. In fact, you might as well start a new book."

"I thought about starting a new book, but I didn't know what to write about," Cao Jianfei said somewhat distressedly.

Li Xu thought for a moment and said, "Have you ever read martial arts novels?"

Cao Jianfei nodded and said, "Yes, I have read most of Jin Yong's novels, and I've also read quite a few by Gu Long and Huang Yi. It's because I love novels that I want to write my own novel."

"Have you read infinite flow novels?" Li Xu asked again.

"I've seen it. I particularly like Z Da's "Infinite Horror."

After Cao Jianfei finished speaking, he looked at Li Xu with some confusion, not knowing what he wanted to say.

Li Xu looked at him and said with a smile, "Have you ever thought about combining martial arts and infinite flow to write a novel?"

Cao Jianfei was stunned for a moment, then his eyes lit up instantly, "Unlimited martial arts flow, why didn't I think of it!"

Afterwards, he excitedly said to Li Xu: "Brother Xu, you are so awesome. How did you come up with the idea of ​​unlimited martial arts flow?" At that time, there were no novels of this type. The earliest unlimited martial arts flow should be "Martial Arts World Adventure" in 12.

Li Xu continued, "I'll tell you an idea. Let's listen to it. The protagonist... let's call him Ye Chen. He travels to a high-level martial arts world and obtains a bronze door, which allows him to travel through many martial arts worlds to steal secret manuals..."

After listening to this, Cao Jianfei looked at Li Xu with a look of worship.

"Brother Xu, I finally understand why you were able to write such a great book like 'The Mystery'. Your ideas are amazing. If this idea is published, it will definitely be a hit."

Li Xu looked at him, smiled and said, "If you like this idea, use it."

Cao Jianfei couldn't believe his ears. "Brother Xu, are you saying... you gave me this idea? Don't you want to use it yourself?"

"This is just something I thought of casually. I can't use it." Li Xu didn't care.

"Brother Xu, thank you... Thank you so much! I will definitely treat you to a meal when the novel is signed." Cao Jianfei burst into tears of gratitude.

Even a failed writer like him knows too well how important a good idea is to an online writer.

Li Xu did not take Cao Jianfei's gratitude to heart. He helped the other party without considering any reward at all, he just did it out of convenience.

He is also writing a book and can empathize with Cao Jianfei's situation to some extent.

The novel you worked so hard on failed, and you had to endure all kinds of criticism, like you were not doing your job properly, overestimating your abilities, and not considering whether you were cut out for it... It's actually quite difficult.

People don't need to be so selfish. When they have good things, even if they don't need them, they would rather throw them away than let others get a bargain. They just can't stand seeing others having better things than they do.

There are hundreds or even thousands of novels and countless creative ideas in his mobile phone, how can he use them all? Taking out one and giving pointers to others is nothing.

What's more, he only provided an idea. Whether the novel can be successful still depends on Cao Jianfei's own efforts.

Xu Haoyang, Shen Qiang, Li Guanfu and others looked at Li Xu with a little more admiration in their eyes.

They only knew that Li Xu was good at writing novels, but they didn't expect him to be so good.

He could come up with a good idea so easily, which made Cao Jianfei admire him very much.

Noticing their gazes, Li Xu smiled and asked, "Why are you all looking at me like that?"

Then he took out his old Nokia phone, checked the time and said, "It's already 6 o'clock. Aren't you hungry?"

"Let's go eat together." Xu Haoyang stood up and said.

Li Xu washed up quickly, changed his clothes, and then left the dormitory with Xu Haoyang and the others and went to the cafeteria together.

Around five or six o'clock in the evening is when the cafeteria is busiest. It is noisy and the first floor hall is almost full.

"There are too many people here. Why don't we go to the third floor? I'll treat you." Cao Jianfei looked around and suggested.

The third floor is for stir-fry, and you can order dishes.

Li Xu smiled and declined. "No, let's just eat here. As for the treat, we can wait until the novel is published and you earn the royalties."

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(End of this chapter)