When deciding on the price of a novel contract, many factors needed to be considered, including the quality of the novel, its popularity, and its audience. Generally speaking, the higher the intended price, the easier it was to get a higher royalties. However, excessive royalties might affect the motivation to write. Therefore, he should consider all kinds of factors according to the actual situation of the novel to determine a suitable price. In addition, the intended price was not the only deciding factor. After signing the contract, they would strive for better distribution of royalties, publishing conditions, publicity opportunities, and other details. In this process, he needed to fully demonstrate the value of the work and establish a good cooperative relationship with the editor in order to obtain better results.