The creation of online novels was legal. One could publish their works through online platforms to earn royalties. The payment of royalties was usually based on the quality of the work, the number of words, the number of readers, and other factors. The standards of royalties varied from platform to platform. It should be noted that authors in rural areas may face some difficulties, such as lack of online resources and technical support. They need to strengthen self-promotion and marketing to increase the exposure of their works and the number of readers in order to obtain more royalties. At the same time, they could also consider cooperating with platforms and publishing houses to obtain more recognition and returns by providing high-quality works and excellent services.