System: Master Your Life-Chapter 503 - 118: Writing Songs for Celebrities, 4,000 Per Word!_4
The other party thought, a million isn’t much, really.
A high-profile singer can earn tens of millions from a single concert, which is quite extravagant.
G.E.M.: "Mr. Xu, how much will you charge per word for writing this song?"
Hmm?
How much per word?
From writing online novels to songwriting, this is the first time Xu Lin has encountered such a question.
How much per word?!
He didn’t answer immediately.
At that moment, his brain worked quickly, and he decided to check how much famous composers in the entertainment industry charge.
So, he asked his intelligent program Classmate Xu to check it out for him.
The answer: The price for songwriting by famous lyricists is not fixed; for example, Fang Wenshan is rumored to charge 8,000 yuan per word.
8,000 yuan per word?
Xu Lin raised an eyebrow, feeling surprised.
A song can have four to five hundred words, or as few as two to three hundred words, so a song can cost several million.
And Fang Wenshan writes lyrics only, not the music.
Xu Lin, however, does both the music and the lyrics.
"No way, I need to think this through, because if I become famous through G.E.M., many singers might come to me for songs afterward..."
Xu Lin pondered for a few minutes.
Currently, his fame isn’t that impressive, at least not as big as Fang Wenshan’s, so he can’t just start at 8,000 yuan per word, right?
Therefore, Xu Lin decided to start at 4,000 yuan per word.
Xu Lin: "I charge 4,000 yuan per word here. I estimate the song I write for you will be around 300 words. I’ll refund you if it’s less, and it’s on the house if it’s more. What do you think?"
G.E.M.: "I think it’s fine!"
"Doesn’t Miss Deng find it expensive?"
"Isn’t Mr. Xu’s talent worth the price?"
"Miss Deng is generous as always!"
This celebrity sure has money.
Assuming Xu Lin writes a 300-word song at 4,000 yuan per word, that’s 1.2 million for a song.
And that’s just the beginning. Later, he can raise the price, so the future looks promising.
"Miss Deng, I estimate I’ll have the song written for you within a week."
Xu Lin: "I’ll draft a contract first. Miss Deng, you can attend to your own matters for now."
"OK."
After finishing the conversation with G.E.M., Xu Lin called out Classmate Xu.
Command: Help me draft a celebrity collaboration contract, with the key clauses as follows...
Xu Lin just needed to explain a little, and Classmate Xu, the intelligent program, would handle the rest. There’s no need to trouble Ms. Ren anymore.
So, a few minutes later, the contract Xu Lin needed was ready.
He reviewed it carefully, and clearly, the contract was done well. Xu Lin only made minor adjustments before sending the contract to G.E.M.
"Miss Deng, please take a look at the contract."
G.E.M. was still online and immediately received the file.
Twenty minutes passed, and G.E.M. finished reviewing the contract.
"How should I sign the contract with Mr. Xu?"
"You can sign it online."
Xu Lin sent the website link to the other party; it’s his dedicated website where everything like electronic contract signing gets done, and in the future, this website can handle many other tasks.
In sum, Xu Lin is someone who likes to keep things simple, simplifying processes where possible, saving time where he can, and avoiding unnecessary talk.
That’s why the contract with G.E.M. was settled quickly.
What about Xue Zhiqian?
The same approach?
He sent a message ten minutes ago, and after handling the contract here, Xu Lin started discussing the songwriting details with Xue Zhiqian.
Xue also wanted a customized love song in his own style.
Having G.E.M.’s process as a reference, Xu Lin only spent half an hour discussing the specific song requirements with him; afterward, negotiations about price, revenue share, and contract signing were settled swiftly, and the other party readily agreed.
Xue Zhiqian’s song is also 300 words; if fewer words, Xu Lin will refund, and if more, it’s on the house.
However, Xu Lin plans to write over 300 words for both.
After all, these two are his first wave of celebrity clients, which is like Xu Lin offering them a benefit.
"Two songs, each for 1.2 million, totaling 2.4 million in the pocket!"
Xu Lin stretched lazily, feeling quite pleased.
What about Chi Linyue?
An hour and a bit has passed, and she’s still practicing yoga.
