The royalties for online novels varied according to the type of work, platform, region, and other factors. The following are some possible ranges of royalties: 1. Free online novels: The author's fee is zero, sometimes even lower, because online novels are usually free. 2-thousand-word manuscript fee: According to the different platforms and publishing companies, the manuscript fee for a thousand-word manuscript usually ranged from 10 yuan to 100 yuan. Chapter royalties: Online novels are usually calculated according to the chapters. The royalties for each chapter vary according to the platform and region, generally ranging from 10 yuan to 100 yuan. 4. One-time payment: Some novel platforms allow authors to collect a certain amount of payment at one time, such as 5000 yuan or 10,000 yuan. After that, the payment will not be paid again. It should be noted that these numbers are only for reference. The actual royalties may vary due to a variety of factors. In addition, there might be a time limit for the payment of royalties. The author needed to understand the relevant regulations in advance.