The following steps were required to publish a novel: 1. Create a novel: After creating a novel, go through copyright registration and copyright protection to ensure the original and copyright legitimacy of the novel. 2. Find a publishing channel: determine the genre and audience of the novel and find a suitable publishing channel such as a publishing house, a publishing house, an e-book platform, etc. 3. Submit the publication application: Submit the publication application of the novel according to the requirements of the publishing channel, including the original text of the novel, the copyright registration certificate, the copyright certificate, the author's ID card and other documents. 4. Review and publication: The publication application will be reviewed by the publishing house or the publishing company. If it meets the requirements, the novel will be officially published. 5. Promotion: After publication, the novel needs to be promoted to increase the popularity and sales of the novel. As for whether publishing was difficult, there was no simple answer. Different kinds of novels have different levels of difficulty. Some novels can be easily published, while others need to be handled more carefully and carefully. In addition, the difficulty of publishing also depended on the genre of the novel, the style of writing, the audience, and other factors. If the novel met the requirements of the publishing channel and was promoted, it should not be difficult to publish it. But in order to publish a novel, you need to invest enough time and energy and have a certain understanding of the publishing process.