It was recommended that he publish his first novel online. This was because publishing a novel online could allow more people to see the work and avoid the tedious process and costs of publishing. Moreover, publishing works on the Internet could allow them to control the scope and audience of their works more flexibly. Of course, if the work was already well-known or had been chosen by a publishing house, then finding a publishing house to publish it could also allow the work to be recognized and spread faster. However, the importance of online platforms and self-promotion for first-time novelists was even higher because it was a good opportunity to showcase their works, accumulate experience, and build a reputation.