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Forum: Reading Recommendations 09-13-2018, 04:26 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,580
Posted By Xianxia
Recommendations of novels on webnovel.com ($10 mil translation project)

Webnovel in China is a multi billion dollars business. They are now expanding to English language. Just to give an example of how big it is in China:

From this article on Publishing...
Forum: News 09-13-2018, 03:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,270
Posted By Xianxia
Update: I was hoping they make a...

Update:

I was hoping they make a subscription service...but they went with a pay per chapter model instead.

First 100 chapters are free to read. Then readers pay about $0.10 per chapter (about...
Forum: Reading Recommendations 02-23-2018, 03:54 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 38,766
Posted By Xianxia
It's not everyone cup of tea so it's okay LOL. ...

It's not everyone cup of tea so it's okay LOL.

Way of Choices have been made into a TV series.

Here's the 1 minute trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIEYXnPbH08
Forum: News 12-27-2017, 10:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,270
Posted By Xianxia
Different strategies for different types of...

Different strategies for different types of entertainment.

I don't expect Wattpad to abandon free and put up a full paywall like Netflix.
That would destroy reader base.

Crunchyrolly can't...
Forum: Reading Recommendations 12-19-2017, 12:47 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 38,766
Posted By Xianxia
Newest licensed ebook officially release by...

Newest licensed ebook officially release by Gravitytales

One of the best Xianxia/Xuanhuan novel
https://www.amazon.com/Way-Choices-Book-Youths-Schoolmates-ebook/dp/B0788YZZM3/
WAY OF CHOICES
Forum: Reading Recommendations 12-19-2017, 12:46 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 38,766
Posted By Xianxia
Read it on the web or on mobile or on the app ...

Read it on the web or on mobile or on the app

https://www.webnovel.com/book/8058316805003405/I-Shall-Seal-The-Heavens
Forum: News 12-08-2017, 06:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,270
Posted By Xianxia
All translated novels are free to read with ads...

All translated novels are free to read with ads on Qidian International. But that could change in the future if they implement a paywall similar to Qidian in China.

In my opinion, it would be...
Forum: Reading Recommendations 11-28-2017, 07:46 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 38,766
Posted By Xianxia
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077Q43YNC Demon's...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077Q43YNC
Demon's Diary Book 1 ebook is officially released

This book is one of the best Xianxia/Xuanhuan books IMO.
Forum: News 11-18-2017, 09:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,685
Posted By Xianxia
From its youtube video about the IPO 2017...

From its youtube video about the IPO

2017 first 6 months: $290 million in revenue
2017 first 6 months: $32 million in net profit

So we could be looking at a webnovel company that generate...
Forum: News 11-08-2017, 04:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,685
Posted By Xianxia
http://www.cetusnews.com/business/Shares-in-Tencen...

http://www.cetusnews.com/business/Shares-in-Tencent%E2%80%99s-China-Literature-leap-80%25-in-Hong-Kong-debut.rk9i4xlkf.html
Forum: News 11-08-2017, 04:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,685
Posted By Xianxia
Chinese webnovel site IPO at $11.6 billion USD

https://www.bloomberg.com/quote/772:HK

MARKET CAP (B HKD)
91.186

with the current exchange rate, that's $11.6 billion USD. CRAZY!!!

...
Forum: Reading Recommendations 11-04-2017, 11:26 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 38,766
Posted By Xianxia
On another note, history has been made. ...

On another note, history has been made.

The first ebook from Qidian (the Chinese publisher that created webnovel.com) has been released by Gravitytales, an independent subsidiary of Qidian. From...
Forum: Reading Recommendations 11-04-2017, 11:23 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 38,766
Posted By Xianxia
Qidian (the biggest Chinese fantasy publisher/web...

Qidian (the biggest Chinese fantasy publisher/web literature site) created www.webnovel.com and have 100+ translated novels so far on there. They are investing $10 million USD in the next few years...
Forum: News 11-04-2017, 11:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,270
Posted By Xianxia
The first ebook from Qidian (the Chinese...

The first ebook from Qidian (the Chinese publisher that created webnovel.com) has been released by Gravitytales, an independent subsidiary of it. From the IPO listing, Qidian purchased 90% of...
Forum: News 06-26-2017, 05:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,449
Posted By Xianxia
Quick update: I just look at how much they...

Quick update:

I just look at how much they are paying for May 2017.


http://www.webtoons.com/en/notice/detail?noticeNo=430
WEBTOON's Pledge to Discover x Patreon Creators for May
Forum: News 06-22-2017, 03:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,270
Posted By Xianxia
Yes. They won't hire professional translators...

Yes. They won't hire professional translators because it would be too expensive.

It's more for "fan" translators who do it more like a hobby and earn some money from it ($40 for about 2500 words...
Forum: General Discussions 06-15-2017, 03:51 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 29,866
Posted By Xianxia
to see if the votes change

to see if the votes change
Forum: General Discussions 06-15-2017, 03:44 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 29,866
Posted By Xianxia
bumping this thread

bumping this thread
Forum: News 06-15-2017, 03:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,270
Posted By Xianxia
$10 million investment into webnovel.com

https://acts.webnovel.com/2017/59195029/index.html



Tencent bought Qidian for around $800 million back in late 2014.
It is now expanding internationally.

Their business model in China...
Forum: Reading Recommendations 03-12-2017, 06:11 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 38,766
Posted By Xianxia
This news was huge for the translation novel...

This news was huge for the translation novel community

http://www.wuxiaworld.com/wuxiaworld-signs-licensing-agreement-wqidian/

Wuxiaworld Signs Licensing Agreement W/Qidian!



Wuxiaworld...
Forum: News 03-12-2017, 06:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,919
Posted By Xianxia
B&N revenue down almost $1 billion in the last 4 years

B&N revenue:

2012: $4,852,913,000 (last 4 year)
2013: 4,568,247,000 (last 3 year)
2014: 4,295,140,000 (last 2 year)
2015: 4,108,243,000 (last 1 year)
2016: 4,028,614,000

B&N net income:
Forum: Reading Recommendations 10-17-2016, 05:36 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 38,766
Posted By Xianxia
They are now getting a lot of exposure thanks to...

They are now getting a lot of exposure thanks to fan translations. This community took off only in the last year or so.


The most popular fan translation site (Wuxiaworld) is getting a lot of...
Forum: News 10-05-2016, 08:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,692
Posted By Xianxia
It looks like a lot of authors are invited so...

It looks like a lot of authors are invited so Wattpad is ramping up
...
Forum: General Discussions 09-25-2016, 04:11 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,221
Posted By Xianxia
Kindle Unlimited subscribers, are you getting your money's worth?

For those who are subscribing to Kindle Unlimited, are you getting your money's worth?

What keep you from canceling your subscription?

How many KU ebooks do you read each month on average?
Forum: Reading Recommendations 09-19-2016, 01:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,221
Posted By Xianxia
From 580 votes rating to 777 votes rating since I...

From 580 votes rating to 777 votes rating since I last posted.

http://www.novelupdates.com/series/im-really-a-superstar/

Rating(4.6 / 5.0, 777 votes)

5 82% (635 votes)
4 8% (66...
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