Chapter 23 (1/2)

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation  Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

This system was really useful!

In Fang Yuan’s previous life, Neil Gaiman was not an ordinary person, but a man who was firmly at the top of best-selling author’s lists.

Now, Fang Yuan pointed Neil Gaiman in the direction of his future success.

At the same time, his words encouraged this young writer who suffered a blow and almost gave up writing.

This was an important matter that could not be overlooked.

“Thank you, Fang Yuan. I don’t know how many novels I will write in the future and I’m not sure what kind of achievements I will achieve. The only thing I can be sure of is that in the future, I will dedicate the title page of all my works to you, Mr. Fang Yuan. Thanks for encouraging me to persevere.”

Neil Gaiman held Fang Yuan’s hand tightly.

The dedication page was a traditional practice in Western publications. The author would usually put this on the first page of the book and would dedicate their work to important people who helped them.

It usually expressed gratitude for these people’s support.

For example, thanking my parents who raised them and thanking friends who showed loyalty.

Neil Gaiman promised to make a dedication to Fang Yuan in his future works, so one could only imagine how grateful he was to Fang Yuan.

Imagine, the title pages of famous works like “American Gods”, “Good Omens”, and “The Sandman” would have the same words printed on them. “To a respected author, Mr. Fang Yuan, who guided me on my writing path.”

That was world-class treatment!

Fang Yuan could only say, “Thank you. Keep your spirits up and keep up the good work!”

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At the same time, on the other side of the restaurant.

Jeffrey was the President of Penguin Publishing’s Atlantic Division. His nephew, a recent graduate of the University of Iowa, was sitting at the head of a table.

With a lofty smile, Dunbar raised his wine glass, shook it gently, and clinked it with the people around him.

Actually, Dunbar would not have attracted so many followers if he was just an author.

Who here was not an author?

The key was that Dunbar was affiliated to the world’s strongest publishing group, Penguin Publishing.

This was why other authors wanted to curry favor with him.

As long as they got close to Penguin Publishing, their works could easily take off no matter what kind of work it was because this company had great marketing resources.

Otherwise, how could a new graduate’s graduation thesis be ranked at the top of Amazon’s e-book sales rankings?

Obviously, Dunbar’s background was somewhat unusual.

Money could make the world go round.

This saying was also applicable in the publishing industry.

There were many who hoped to get opportunities from Penguin Publishing by getting close to the big shots.

Therefore, whether intentionally or unintentionally, many authors went over to talk to Dunbar.

“Mr. Dunbar, you published a masterpiece like ‘Magic Age’ at such a young age. Your future is very promising!”

“I’d say it’s expected coming from such a scholarly background because his education must be very stringent. He’s really different from us ordinary people.”

“If we’re talking about this Fall Cup competition, Mr. Dunbar is definitely going to win first place.”