Why do novels nowadays charge money?
There were many reasons why novels were charged: 1. copyright protection: a novel is a literary work that has copyright. The publishing house and prevent others from copying, distributing and selling their works without permission. 2. Creation cost: The creation of a novel requires a lot of time and energy, and these all need to be paid. Some novels required expensive editing and proofreading services, as well as printing and distribution fees. 3. Reader's needs: The novel is a high-consumption cultural product, and readers often have to pay to read it. The readers paid for a better reading experience, more content, better recommendations, and better service. 4. Market Determination: The price of a novel is determined by the market. If the novel could attract enough readers and make enough profits, then the novel publishing house could continue to create and publish more works. Charging for novels would help to protect and improve the reader's reading experience and satisfaction, as well as for the publishing house.