episode_0032

The number of views for the new work is already 10 million.

And that’s not because of numbers including other platforms, but only the number of views on the main platform.

10 million.

For writers, a view count is much more valuable than a million views.

If 1 million views is the beginning of becoming a commercial writer, wouldn’t 10 million views be proof of success as a commercial writer?

I think it’s just the beginning because my previous work has over 100 million views.

Still, it is worth celebrating that the number of views exceeds 10 million.

Even though the series only lasted about 35 episodes.

So congratulatory messages are pouring into the community on the novel site.

The character biographies created based on the cover were of such high quality that I liked them all and wanted to use them in my work.

Among the few people who posted congratulatory messages were famous illustrators.

Previously, management showed me the full portfolio of artists who would draw the cover, and I could tell right away because the drawing style was very familiar.

“There are probably many webtoon writers.”

“Are you a webtoon writer? Why are they drawing congratulatory messages?”

“I told you before. They decided to select the artist for the artist’s new webtoon through a contest.”

“Ah~”

I guess that’s what the contest I mentioned before was about.

They said they would let you choose the writer you like.

In times like these, it’s great to be a popular author.

At least readers won’t get angry because high-ranking people contact writers who don’t fit the work due to adult reasons.

“Then all I have to do is look at the contest and select it, right?”

“Yes. You can pick up to 3rd place.”

“But what happens to second and third place?”

“Did you say it was a prize? Probably 2nd place will be 50 million won and 3rd place will be 10 million won. And I will serialize other works.”

“What about first place?”

“1st place is a series of Yeo-nam’s works for 50 million won. Actually, the prize money would be meaningless for first place.”

That’s right.

If you look at the growth of my work now, webtoons will grow much faster.

Because the webtoon market is larger than the web novel market.

Whether you publish a paid series or a free series, you will make a lot of money.

“I have participated in contests before, but I never imagined I would be in a position to be selected.”

“One thing to note is that readers’ opinions should also be reflected…”

“A. Do not worry. Of course, we have to do it in the direction readers like.”

Anyway, I’m not an idiot who can’t think of that.

Even if I like it, it’s meaningless if it’s not the readers’ taste.

“But… I’m not the story writer, right?”

“I will inspect it, but… webtoons should have separate webtoon story writers. Because web novels and webtoons have different tempos.”

“Well…”

Unlike web novels, which are described in detail in writing, webtoons must be described in detail through pictures.

My meddling, which only knows how to write, might actually be poisonous to the artist.

So, I know that among animations and dramas based on games or novels, there are quite a few works where the story changes.

I don’t know if it turns into a good thing, but there are a lot of things that turn into a bad thing…

“That can be reviewed by the author.”

“That’s right, right?”

“Or whatever… Just do well in the drama!”

“…”

For an editor in charge, this was a very irresponsible comment.

After all, I have no choice but to drag myself up by the collar.

Only then can the collapse of the work be minimized.

***

Since the reunion, I have been talking on the phone with my friends often.

Not only do they make silly jokes in chat rooms, but they even gather in cafes and talk face to face while laughing.

We used to always play like this.

Because I had been living the life of Assa for so long, things that I took for granted had become unfamiliar to me.

As I was writing this post after spending such an insider-like day, my cell phone began to emit ringtones and cry.

I was wondering why the chat room was quiet, so why did he call me and ask me to hang out?

Thinking about that and laughing, I received a call from my good friend Minjae.

However, strangely, the voice felt a little heavy.

“What’s going on with you? Do you need money?”

– do you want to die?

“Or what? I have a lot of money, so just say it.”

– That’s not it, dude. Just meet me and listen to me.

Just ask them to listen to you.

Is this a situation that requires counseling?

“Huh? Now?”

– okay. I’ll wait up front.

“Okay. Isn’t something wrong?”

– I’ll meet you and talk to you.

Still, I think we’ll meet up and talk.

I quickly hung up the phone, changed my clothes, and came out.

Minjae said he would wait at the cafe next to our house in the shopping district.

There are few people there, so it’s easy to have a conversation.

“Ugh… It’s cold.”

Even though it’s already March, the weather is so cold that you have to wear long clothes.

I forgot to put on my coat because I said I would come out quickly, so I feel like I’m freezing to death.

Jingling jingling.

When I opened the door to the cafe and went in, there was only one customer.

I don’t know what he was doing, but he was using the iPad as a paint board and drawing something like an Apple Pencil.

Minjae guy…

Do you ever draw pictures or something?

I’ve often seen you drawing on something like an exercise book before.

And I remember that it was drawn quite well.

“Brother is here.”

“What are you doing, brother? Order a coffee with this.”

Still, I didn’t feel as downcast as I did when I made the phone call.

He chuckled, took out a card from his wallet, and gave it to me.

“Drink expensive things.”

“As you wish. The cake here is delicious, so buy some cake.”

“Two strawberries…”

Strawberry cake is the most delicious.

I grabbed the card, went to the counter, ordered vanilla latte and two cakes, took them away, and returned to Minjae’s seat.

Minjae looks just like me, banging his head on the desk because he can’t think of anything to write.

He is sitting with his head on the table, holding the Apple Pencil.

Looking at that, I stabbed the cake with a fork and put it in my mouth.

Then I took a sip of the sweet vanilla latte and wiped my mouth.

“Ha…Siwoo. My head hurts so much these days.”

“Why. For what reason.”

“Do you know what I’m doing right now?”

“I don’t know?

“I am an aspiring webtoon writer.”

What does this mean?

Min-jae is good at drawing, but I’ve never heard of anyone criticizing me for drawing a webtoon?

“Huh? What about the company I worked at?”

“I hit you… a long time ago…”

“Really? Then what do you eat for a living?”

“I’m currently preparing for a contest… I’ve risked my life for it.”

“Hmm~ It’s a contest…”

It seems like webtoon contests are held surprisingly often.

The new webtoon drawing contest was also scheduled to start by posting a notice.

You said it would be held on the Green Green site.

They haven’t decided on a publishing company yet, but they contacted me saying they wanted to run a contest first.

“What contest is this?”

“Umm…this popular web novel becomes a webtoon?”

“Huh?”

“This is a contest to find an artist for the webtoon.”

“Uh…..that…”

“You know that. This is the writer who will treat Seongho as his teacher even if he has to bow down.”

No, why is my novel appearing there?

What kind of trick of fate is this?

“I’ve been going crazy because of that lately.”

“What….for what?”

“From what I heard, the web novel author said he wanted to give priority to authors with a history of serialization. So, I think aspirants like me will have a negative start from the beginning.”

Hmm… I did say that to the editor.

Web novel writers also believe that there is a huge gap between those who have completed a work and those who have not.

So, I was planning to choose from writers who had at least published serials.

But… I never thought my friend would be an aspiring webtoon writer.

“You did that before, right? You also write web novels.”

“Was that…?”

“Did you hear everything? You said it subtly while drinking.”

“Keuuu….”

Why does this guy have such good ears?

I really made a huge mistake.

“So…so?”

“That’s why. As a web novel writer, can you take a look at what my drawings look like?”

“Well, that’s not difficult…”

“Look at this. What does it look like to you?”

Minjae handed me the iPad.

I slowly scrolled down to see what the content was, and it was a webtoon depicting the first episode of Yeo Nam Ekiden.

The drawing style also has a Ropanese feel.

It was a clean, uncluttered drawing style that seemed to appeal to everyone.

Still, the quality is good.

The coloring was very similar to what I had pictured in my head.

It’s okay…

Even if the drawing style is just like this, I can be satisfied.

“How about it?”

“Hmm…it’s okay. No, this is really good.”

“Ha… Seongho said that too? He said the atmosphere felt in the work is perfect for my painting style.”

“But you’re worried because of what the web novel author said?”

“Yes. Even after hearing your and Seongho’s reviews, I can’t help but feel worried.”

“Hmm….”

Minjae is already proud of his paintings.

Because he wasn’t asking us what the drawing style was like or not, he was asking whether his drawing style matched well with the atmosphere of the work.

“You’re no different from before when you worry about those things.”

“Still, I’m worried…”

“Well, since the contest hasn’t even started yet, wouldn’t it be pointless to worry too much? You never know.”

Maybe the author will remove that clause.

Tsk tsk….