The publication of a novel usually required the following conditions to be met: 1. Complete the novel and submit it to the publishing house. The completion of the novel meant that the plot, characters, background, and other elements of the novel had been conceived and could be submitted to the publishing house for publication. 2. The novel was recognized and favored by the bookstore. The publishing house would usually conduct a rigorous review and evaluation of the novel. If the novel met its publishing standards, it would be approved and published. 3. The novel needs to be printed and distributed. After the novel was published, it needed to be printed and distributed to various bookstores, libraries, and other sales channels for sale. 4. The novel needs to be approved by the readers. The publication of a novel was not only a matter of the publishing house, but also required the recognition and support of the readers in order to obtain more economic and social benefits. To sum up, the publication of a novel required the completion of the novel, the approval of the publishing house, the printing and distribution, and the recognition of the readers. Only when all these processes were paid sufficient attention and implemented could the novel be published smoothly and receive the recognition and support of the readers.