Popular film and television dramas lead to popular literature, original works, realistic themes emerge suddenly

In the first half of 2016, there were no more popular online literature than "Ode to Joy" and "The Translator". The reporter learned from Sichuan Literature and Art Publishing House, the publisher of "Ode to Joy", that after the TV series of the same name "Ode to Joy" was broadcast, book sales soared.

Looking at the bestseller lists of various bookstores, a large number of online literature works occupy the forefront. In addition to receiving readers 'attention, online literary works are also sought after by film and television companies, and they are looking for themes from online literary works. Both the Lu Xun Literature Award and the Mao Dun Literature Award have included them in the scope of awards, and various online literature selections have also begun.

It has only been more than ten years since the rise, development, and gradual maturity of online literature. Although he is young, his strength cannot be underestimated. It is the participation of many grassroots authors that makes online literature prosperous.

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the first half of 2016, the original works of film and television dramas became popular. There are no more popular online literature than "Ode to Joy" and "The Translator". The reporter learned from Sichuan Literature and Art Publishing House, the publisher of "Ode to Joy", that after the TV series of the same name "Ode to Joy" was broadcast, book sales soared. "Although" Ode to Joy "was quite famous before this, it was only limited to a small circle. Compared with the present, the magnitude is not the same. Since the release of the new edition of "Ode to Joy", the sales volume has exceeded 100,000 units." Editor in charge Li Shuyun introduced.

With the popularity of the TV series, the novel of the same name "The Translator" also sold well. Qiao Fei, the heroine of the novel, dreamed of becoming a translator. In order to realize this dream, she studied and worked hard. Even if she suffered hardships and criticism, she never gave up, and eventually became a senior translator. Author Miao Juan said that she has loved making up stories since she was a child, but she has never written a complete novel. Later, I thought that I had to do something for my hobby in my life, so I had the urge to write "The Translator". Every time she put the updated text on the Internet, someone would come and click on it to express her likes or give some opinions. Later, the editor of the People's Literature Publishing House found her and the work was published. Not only was this work widely known and influenced the professional choices of countless readers, it was also adapted into a TV series, which she had never expected at the time. "Whether they are writers who have won the Nobel Prize or writers who work hard on the Internet and may not make much money, they are all working hard to write and share their emotions and life experiences with readers. They all deserve respect." Miao Juan said.

In recent years, online literature has become very popular. Literary critic Ma Ji analyzed this way: "Most online writers are grassroots. They are completely rooted in life. Their works may not have much literary skills, but they are very close to life. This is the advantage. Among online writers, not many have graduated from the Chinese department. When writing, they are not easily bound by various forms of doctrine, stream of consciousness and other forms in literature, and they have the courage to try. In writing, they constantly hone themselves, and may fail but they are also constantly improving."

Taking root in life wins resonance.

Compared with the popularity of fantasy, history and other themes in previous years, at least in the first half of this year, realistic themes have sprung up in online literature.

Taking "Ode to Joy" as an example, five girls with different personalities and careers represent the living conditions of different families in modern society and are a microcosm of real life. For many audiences, they can more or less find resonance with these five girls. "Anai is an Internet writer, but her works are very profound and she pays close attention to reality." Li Shuyun said,"Many traditional writers write about rural themes, but few write about urban themes, especially when combined with the entire process of modern society. Even if you write modern urban stories, the core is still local novels dressed in the guise of cities."

Shao Yanjun, associate professor in the Department of Chinese at Peking University, hopes that more online literature can open up a direction and reveal the latest urban life and confusion of today's China people. "Although Ode to Joy has some shortcomings, online literature should constantly face reality." Excellent network literature first needs to reflect the spirit of the times, which is the universal law of literature. Secondly, it should have full information of the times and reflect the changes in people's ideas in this era. As a genre novel, it should combine the strengths of many families. For example, it should be fastidious in form and reach the peak in creative skills."

In fact, Anai is best at commercial and financial novels. His works,"The Great East Goes to the East","Don't Live" and "Private Enterprises" are full of strong commercial warfare color. In 2009, Anai became the first online writer to win the "Five One Project Award" for his "The Great East Goes". "The Great East" is a novel about the changes in China's economic and social life in the 30 years of reform and opening up. It will soon be adapted into a film and television drama, also created by the Noon Sunshine team that produced "Ode to Joy."

Different from "Ode to Joy","Translator" is a romance novel. Although most romance novels are more idealistic than real themes and more meet people's psychological needs, this does not mean that they lack a foundation in reality or even divorced from real life. Miao Juan said that the novel is based on the true stories of his classmates. His parents were deaf-mute, but through his own efforts, he finally became a great translator, who was very inspiring and touching. At the same time, Miao Juan herself is also a professional French translator, and these real experiences have provided a source of inspiration for her writing.

A large number of excellent works have emerged.

Although the controversy over online literature has never stopped, the efforts and achievements of online literature authors have gradually been recognized by the public and even the literary community. Recently, the "2015 Excellent Online Literature Original Works Promotion Activity" organized by the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television finally selected 21 outstanding works such as "The End of the Smoke","Legend of Mi Yue" and "Bright Stars". The continuous emergence of excellent works has given a boost to online writers working offline.

After decades of development, online literature has spawned a group of outstanding authors. Using the Internet as a platform means that the competition is extremely fierce, and it also reflects the thorny path of creation of every online writer. They continue to improve and refine, and sharpen the storyline, writing logic and writing skills. It is not easy to create excellent online literature. In addition to requiring the works to have artistic content, they must also resonate with readers. After all, only by having artistic content can you win respect for a work, and only by resonating can you touch the reader deeply.

In Ma Ji's view, national writing is a symbol of social progress and is not lacking in incentives for the development of literature. On the other hand, traditional literary writing does not mean that it is all high-quality works. The publications we see are all screened through layers of layers before they are finally published. Perhaps some good works are just not in line with the requirements of the publishing house. Buried. "For the entire history of literature development, the increase in the number of creative people is very beneficial. But because the level is uneven, it is impossible for everyone to become a great person. We should allow online literature to progress little by little and finally find our place."

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online literature craze in China, which is popular among overseas readers, is not only brewing at home, but also blowing the spring breeze abroad. Not only Thailand and Vietnam in Southeast Asia have been swept by the tide of China's online literature, but in European and American countries, many spontaneously established translation teams have even emerged to specialize in the translation of China's online literature. Popular IP screenwriters like "Legend of Zhen Huan" are also exported in large quantities abroad. Online literature has unlimited potential in overseas communication.

"With the development of the times, readers 'requirements for popular literature will rise. Online literature is essentially popular literature, and popular literature does not mean that it lags behind elite literature. The writing of Keigo Higashino and Haruki Murakami in Japan also belongs to popular literature. Their works, whether they are torture of human nature, textual connotations or textual skills, are mature and excellent enough to be recognized and loved by readers, and can be compared with traditional elite literature or even surpass elite literature." Ma Ji said.

Regarding the future development of online literature, Shao Yanjun believes: "Considering from a positive perspective, it may be more high-quality. After all, online literature has accumulated for such a long time. At the same time, more novel types may emerge, making online literature The types and ecology are rich and diverse." Ma Ji believes that in the future, several very outstanding figures may emerge in online literature. "Maybe they will shift their positions and their works are no longer serialized on the Internet, but there is no denying that they emerged from the Internet. The genes they carry are the genes of popular literature spread on the Internet. By then, everyone will understand that online literature is stocking up on writers and providing a training ground for the entire literary market."

It is hoped that classic works will also emerge in online literature in the future, and that the texts will be viable and successful in commercial operations. Only by not being kidnapped by the so-called "IP" can better works emerge in online literature.

Excellent network literature first needs to reflect the spirit of the times, which is the universal law of literature. Secondly, it should have full information of the times and reflect the changes in people's ideas in this era. As a genre novel, it should combine the strengths of many writers, such as being particular in form and reaching a peak in creative skills.

Many traditional writers write about rural themes, but few write about urban themes, especially when combined with the entire process of modern society. Even if you write modern urban stories, its core is still local novels dressed in the guise of cities.

Whether they are writers who have won the Nobel Prize or writers who work hard on the Internet and may not make much money, they are all working hard to write and share their emotions and life experiences with readers. They all deserve respect.

Editor: yvette