Reborn, I achieved legendary status with a single book.

Chapter 16 As heaven maintains vigor through movement, a gentleman should constantly strive for self-improvement.

"The 'golden three chapters' should still be placed at the beginning, as we just mentioned. Because online reading is a relatively superficial and casual form of reading, we need to tailor our writing style accordingly. I call this the 'golden three chapters.' It means that whether a reader can accept your work or not depends on the first three chapters. If the first three chapters can attract the reader, then your book is already halfway to success."

Chen Yang explained.

The "Golden Three Chapters" concept was actually proposed around 2011 in my previous life.

This is the experience accumulated by a group of online writers.

This was in 2006, and naturally, no one had ever heard of this concept.

When Chen Yang spoke, everyone immediately felt refreshed and found it very novel.

"What a brilliant set of three golden chapters."

"I've learned something. No wonder no one reads my books; I didn't even write the first three chapters well."

"Yes, I even told the readers in the book that it would get better later on. But readers don't have the patience to read to the end. If they're not interested in the first three chapters, your book is doomed."

The authors in the chat room also spoke excitedly.

Many of the authors here are newcomers.

They were unaware that there were so many rules or writing styles for online novels.

They wrote entirely based on their feelings.

Among them, some talented individuals manage to carve out their own path.

But most of them are just ordinary, unable to even sign a contract.

For example, Dangdang and Xigua.

Both of them are avid readers of online novels and are eager to write their own.

But despite writing for so long, they still haven't been able to sign a contract.

They had asked many seniors before, but... after going around in circles, they still couldn't get a clear answer.

At this moment, Chen Yang's three golden principles gave them a sense of clarity, like seeing the moon through the clouds.

of course.

This applies not only to Dangdang.

For some experienced authors, they also benefited greatly.

In their own writing process, they realized that to write an online novel, one must write a good beginning.

But this feeling is a subconscious talent, which he has not fully summarized.

And sometimes...

His talent isn't always available.

At this moment, Chen Yang mentioned the three golden chapters, which made these veteran authors nod repeatedly and sigh inwardly, "Thank goodness!"

If I hadn't been so gifted with the way of writing, I probably would have failed miserably.

"The three golden principles, 'Do not flaunt your achievements,' have given us a vivid lesson in this matter."

Editor Gu Yue was also extremely surprised.

For their editors.

In fact, they believe they know more about writing books than the authors themselves.

Of course, this doesn't mean they are better at writing books than the authors.

They may not know how, or they may not have written it.

But they work in the editing industry, so they read a lot of books and have accumulated a lot of principles, theories, and concepts.

They had a broader and more comprehensive view than the author.

but.

Chen Yang's three golden chapters made Gu Yue feel somewhat ashamed.

"Awesome, no wonder 'I Come From Billions of Light Years' is so well written. The first three chapters are the best I've ever read."

"Yes, thank you, Bu Yangda. I'll start a new book and see how it goes."

"Yes, I'll start a new one too."

Many new authors expressed their gratitude repeatedly.

However, Chen Yang continued, "Of course, writing online novels can't just rely on the 'golden three chapters.' The 'golden three chapters' are just the beginning. If you don't know how to write the rest, even if you can attract readers, they will leave later."

"If we don't boast about it, then what comes after the three golden chapters?" "After the three golden chapters, we get to the specific story plot and the overall outline structure. To be honest, this is a rather complex technique. I've summarized a slightly easier way to write it, which I call the nine-line writing method."

What is the nine-line notation?

"The nine lines are: 1. Main character, 2. Supporting character, 3. Skills, 4. Companions, 5. Equipment, 6. Adventure, 7. Background, 8. Faction, 9. Harem... You can follow this template to operate."

Chen Yang then introduced each characteristic of the nine-line writing method to everyone.

of course.

With the development of online literature, the nine-line writing style may not be entirely suitable for online literature writing in later generations.

But as a guide, it still has many functions.

At the same time, this nine-line writing method is also relatively simple and straightforward.

Suitable for beginners.

Experienced users can also refer to this.

Once you become a pro, it won't matter whether you use it or not.

"Excuse me, may I ask what your profession is?"

"me……"

Chen Yang scratched his head: "I won't say for now."

"It seems like it's still being kept secret. If it weren't for the fact that you write such good books, I would have wanted to recruit you as our editor."

Gu Yue said this.

Actually, when this Sanjiang Pavilion interview was being conducted...

Although Gu Yue and the editor-in-chief of Qidian wanted Chen Yang to share his experience in writing books.

But they never expected that Chen Yang's experience would be so amazing.

It was so amazing that not only did the authors benefit greatly, but even the editors felt enlightened.

It even felt like Chen Yang was giving a lecture to the editors.

"Haha, I still prefer being an author."

Chen Yang said.

One advantage of being an author is that you have more freedom in terms of time.

Another, even bigger benefit.

That is, being able to share the stories in one's heart with readers.

It's as if Chen Yang is a creator who created a world.

This is also Chen Yang's favorite.

"Let's go back to one of your most classic storylines in the recent update, 'The Emergence of the Chen Family.'"

Gu Yue mentioned that the Chen family produced a dragon.

For an instant.

The entire chat room erupted in excitement.

"A dragon has emerged from the Chen family."

"A dragon has emerged from the Chen family."

"..."

A group of book lovers, authors, fans... kept flooding the chat room with messages.

Even though the storyline of the Chen family producing a dragon has been discussed countless times by everyone.

But every time I think about it, my blood still boils with excitement, and a feeling of exhilaration fills my whole body.

"The storyline of 'Not flaunting one's greatness, but the emergence of a dragon in the Chen family' is truly well-written. Could you tell us about this storyline? How did you come up with this plot?"

Chen Yang said, "The dragon is the totem of our Chinese nation, and it appeared thousands of years ago. 'As heaven maintains vigor through movement, a gentleman should constantly strive for self-improvement.' In the Book of Changes, our ancestors likened the dragon to a gentleman, or a gentleman is the dragon, and the dragon is a gentleman. So what is a gentleman? I think it is a person who is 'capable'. The same applies to us as individuals. In our lives, we hope our sons will become dragons, and our husbands will become dragons. But I think what we hope for most is to 'become dragons ourselves.' Therefore, I arranged a storyline about the Chen family producing a dragon."

"To aspire to become a dragon, well said."

Whether you're hoping for a son or a husband, nothing beats becoming a dragon yourself.

Only by becoming a dragon yourself can you truly become a superior person.

(End of this chapter)