In the world of publishing, trust is the foundation of cooperation. However, when trust is abused, the consequences can be devastating. Recently, an author named Mr. Liang signed a blank publishing contract, and the royalty office was vacant, and Li Shidong finally filled it out himself. In this process, President Pi said: "Mr. Liang trusts us so much, and we must be even more worthy of this trust. ”
In the publishing industry, a contract is an important document to protect the rights and interests of both parties. However, in this story, Mr. Liang directly signed the blank contract, which is an extreme trust in the publisher and a disregard for his own rights and interests. Royalties, as an important income for the author, should have been mutually agreed upon by both parties, but in this case, they could only be filled in by Li Shidong himself. This is not only a worrying practice, but also a reflection on the norms and ethics of the publishing industry.
In this incident, President Pi's response is also intriguing. He said that because Mr. Liang has given them so much trust, they should cherish this trust and do their job well. This is a manifestation of responsibility and responsibility, and it is also a reward for Mr. Liang's trust. However, we can't help but ask, why is this happening? Should publishers protect the rights and interests of authors more strictly?
For Mr. Liang, his trust may be due to his respect for the publisher and his confidence in his own works. However, trust does not mean giving up on self-preservation. Both parties should be cautious and rational in any business cooperation, especially on issues of vital interest. As the core interest of authors, royalties should be given sufficient attention and protection.
For publishers, they should cherish the trust of authors, and at the same time, fulfill their duties and obligations. The contract is not only a clause binding on both parties, but also a legal basis to protect the rights and interests of both parties. Publishers should be more cautious in the contract process to ensure that the rights and interests of authors are not compromised.
In this story, we see the interweaving of trust and responsibility, rights and obligations. It reminds us that trust is important in business cooperation, but self-protection is also essential. Only on the basis of mutual trust and mutual benefit can we achieve real win-win cooperation. I hope that this story can arouse more people's attention and thinking, and jointly promote the healthy development of the publishing industry.