The term "copyright" referred to the personal and property rights enjoyed by the author of his work. Personal rights include the right of publication, the right of signature, the right of modification, the right of protection and authorization, etc.; property rights include the transfer, inheritance, rental, and permission of others. The scope of copyright protection is the creativity of the work. Without the permission of the copyright owner, no one can copy, distribute, rent, display, perform, broadcast, exhibit, etc. to use the work of others. At the same time, the copyright owner has the right to choose whether to use it, as well as the way, time and place of use. If the novel was originally written by the author, then the author had the copyright. If the novel was adapted, translated, and sorted out, then the corresponding person who adapted, translated, and sorted out the novel would also obtain the corresponding copyright. If the novel involves copyright issues, it is recommended to pay attention to protecting your own copyright when writing and apply for copyright registration with the relevant departments as soon as possible.