What was the process of publishing a novel?
The publishing process of a novel was usually divided into the following steps: 1. Planning and topic selection: The author needs to communicate with the publishing house to determine the topic selection and storyline of the novel and negotiate the publishing details, including pricing, typography, printing, etc. 2. Writing and Creation: The author needs to complete the creation of the novel and submit it to the publishing house for review. During the review process, the publishing society asked the author to provide information on the outline, character introduction, ending, and so on. 3. Revise and edit: The publishing house will revise and edit the novels submitted by the authors to ensure the quality and accuracy of the novels. The editor would correct the grammar, wording, plot, and other errors in the novel and let the author correct them. 4. Review and approval: The publishing house will review the novel. If the review comments are accepted, the novel will be approved for publication. 5. Typography and printing: The publishing house will arrange the layout of the novel and arrange for printing and distribution. During the printing process, one needed to pay attention to the details of the paper, color, font, and so on. 6. Release and publicity: After the novel is published, the publishing house will arrange the release and publicity, including book sales, advertising, and so on. In the process of publicity, it was necessary to pay attention to letting the readers understand the content, plot, and ending of the novel. The publishing process of a novel required a certain amount of time and patience, and it required close cooperation and communication between the author and the publishing house.