There were several eras of online literature, such as the Bronze Age and the Golden Age.
The development of online literature could be divided into many eras. Some of the famous eras included: 1 Bronze Age: From the 1990s to the early 21st century, this era was the embryonic stage of online literature. A group of early online writers emerged, and they published their novels through online platforms. 2. Golden Age: From the beginning of the 21st century to 2015, this era was the golden age of online literature. A group of well-known online writers emerged, and their works were widely spread and welcomed. The most famous ones were the Internet, Gu Long, and Mo Yan. 3. Silver Era:2015 to 2018 was the silver era of online literature. With the popularity of smart phones, the user base of online literature further expanded, and the market scale of online literature also continued to expand. 4. The Age of Black Iron:2018 to the present is the Age of Black Iron for online literature. With the increasing competition in the online literature market, the creativity and innovation of online literature have also been further improved.