Many online novels had to be charged because the creation and publication of novels usually required a lot of time and energy from the author, and they usually had to pay copyright fees and other fees. In addition, publishing a novel online also needed to consider issues such as copyright management and distribution costs. Online literature platforms usually charged a certain fee to support the reading and distribution of novels. At the same time, they could also obtain more discounts and discounts by purchasing physical books. For some popular novel platforms, they could also obtain additional income through advertising, membership, and other means. Therefore, many online novels had to be charged, but it was also to support the creation and publication of novels, and also to help the platform operate and profit better.