The Formation of Web Fictions
Online novels referred to novels that were spread through the Internet platform. They were usually created by amateur authors and published through the Internet platform. The process of forming a web novel could be divided into the following steps: 1. Amateur authors: The creation of online novels is usually done by amateur authors. They use their own time and energy to create novels and promote themselves. 2. Online platform serialization: The spread of online novels is mainly through online platforms such as Baidu Library, Douban Reading, Qidian Reading, etc. These platforms provided a serializing service where authors could upload their novels to the platform and let readers read, comment, and share them. 3. Reader feedback: The feedback of readers is crucial to the creation and spread of online novels. Through the readers 'feedback, the author could understand the readers' needs and opinions on the novel, and then modify and improve it to improve the quality and attractiveness of the novel. 4. Online platform review: The spread of online novels needs to be reviewed by the online platform to ensure that the content of the novel meets the rules and standards of the platform and to avoid the spread of inappropriate content. 5. Web-based platform: With the popularity of online novels and the popularity of online platforms, they have also begun to carry out commercial operations, such as through advertising, membership, etc., to increase the income of the author and the effect of the novel. In general, the formation of online novels was a diverse process, including the creation of amateur authors, the serialization of online platforms, reader feedback, and commercial operations. Each link played an important role in promoting the development and popularity of online novels.