Charging for online novels was a rather complicated issue in the online novel industry because different authors and websites might charge differently. Generally speaking, the website's charging model was based on the chapter. The price of each chapter could be 1,000 words, 10,000 words, or gold coins. The author's fee model might be based on the number of words, chapters, or the number of readers. Generally speaking, the charging model of online novels could be regarded as a kind of commercial behavior. Its rationality needed to be evaluated in combination with factors such as market conditions and user needs. The charging model could be reasonable in the case of strong market demand and good user experience, but in the case of fierce market competition and insufficient user demand, the charging model might be too high and lead to the loss of readers. In addition, the price of online novels also had to consider the issue of copyright. The charging model of some websites may involve the purchase of copyrights and the sharing of fees. These fees need to be calculated reasonably. The charging model of online novels needed to be evaluated according to market conditions, user needs, copyright issues, and many other factors. The readers should also choose whether to buy novels according to their own needs and budget.