How much money could he earn by writing novels?
Writing novels was a very creative and fun activity, but earning money was not an easy thing. Different types of novels, styles of writing, readership, and other factors would affect the income of the novel. Some common types of novels such as fantasy, science fiction, romance, etc. often attracted a large number of readers and generated a large amount of royalties. Some niche novels, such as history and suspense, might not be as popular and would receive relatively low royalties. In addition, the influence and popularity of the novel would also affect the income. If the novel was adapted into a movie, TV series, game, or other media format and received a good response, the author could get a higher royalties. The income of novel writers was also affected by the market and competition. They needed to constantly improve their writing skills and expand their readership in order to earn more income.