I can't give an exact number. Writing online novels was a very active industry. Many people entered this industry and many people wrote online novels. However, this number is constantly changing because more and more people are starting to write online novels, and some people are leaving the industry or no longer writing online novels. Therefore, there might never be a definite answer to this number.
China's current population was about 14.9 billion people. In 2021, the number of Internet users in China reached 89.6 billion, of which 79.2 billion were mobile users and 19.4 billion were fixed users.
I can't answer this question accurately because the number of people who write online novels is a relatively complicated concept, and it's difficult to express it with numbers. People who write online novels may come from different backgrounds, industries, and regions, and the number of novels they write may also change with time and market demand. However, according to some reports and statistics, the number of people writing online novels worldwide in 2017 had exceeded millions. This number might also include works that were currently being written but had not yet been published. Online novels had become a huge industry, attracting a large number of readers and authors. At the same time, it had also become one of the important channels for literary creation.
Writing novels was a creative activity that could bring people a lot of fun and satisfaction. Writing a novel requires creativity, imagination, and the ability to express words. These abilities can help people challenge their imagination and creativity and create interesting and rich stories. Writing novels can also bring people a sense of accomplishment because people can express their thoughts and feelings through writing and create a unique art form. In addition, writing novels could also allow people to exercise their ability to express themselves and help people improve their literary attainments. Therefore, writing novels is an interesting and beneficial creative activity.
There might be a few reasons why there were so many people who wrote fantasy novels: 1. Market demand: Fantasy novels are a popular genre because they have imagination and mystery that can attract readers 'interest. The increase in market demand might lead to more authors entering this field. 2. Easy-to-learn writing skills: The writing skills of fantasy novels are relatively simple. It only requires some basic writing skills and creativity. This kind of easy-to-learn writing technique might attract more people into this field. 3. Rich imagination: Fantasy novels usually have a large number of imaginative elements, including magic, mythology, history, etc., which can give readers a strong imagination. This kind of imagination might attract more people to enter this field. 4. Audience: The readers of fantasy novels are more extensive, including young people, middle-aged people, and the elderly. They can meet the needs of different readers.
According to the latest data, the number of people online in China had exceeded 1.4 billion by 2021. The influence of the Chinese media was huge, especially in the political, economic, and cultural fields of China. The media in China covered a wide range of fields, including news, newspapers, magazines, television, radio, and the Internet. Among them, newspapers and magazines were one of the most influential media in China, and television and radio also had a certain degree of influence. In terms of politics, the Chinese media played an important role in the decision-making and policy implementation of the Chinese government. On the economic front, the Chinese media's reports also affected China's economic development and market changes. In terms of culture, Chinese media reports also promoted the spread and inheritance of Chinese culture.
There were many types of web novels that could be categorized into different categories according to the author's preferences. The following are some common categories of web novels: 1. Fantasy novels: using myths, legends, martial arts, etc. as the theme to tell the story of various mysterious worldviews and characters. 2. Metropolis novels: using the real-life city as the background to tell the life stories and emotional experiences of various characters. 3. Science fiction: The story of human exploration of the universe and scientific and technological progress with the theme of future technology and alien creatures. 4. Historical novels: They use historical events and historical figures as the theme to tell stories of various historical periods. 5. Wuxia novels: With martial arts and Jianghu as the background, they tell the stories of various heroes and martial arts characters. 6. Fantasy novels: stories about various fantasy and mysterious worlds with magic, mythology, etc. as the theme. Romance novels: They tell all kinds of love stories and marriage stories with the theme of love and marriage. In addition, there were many other categories of online novels, such as fantasy novels: xianxia, fantasy, mythology, magic, etc.; urban novels: modern, urban, workplace, etc.; science fiction: science fiction, future, space, etc.; historical novels: ancient, history, historical fiction, etc. There were many types of online novels, and each category had a large number of works.
Different people had different reasons and motives for writing web novels. The following are some possible reasons: Hobbies: Writing online novels might be one of the hobbies of many people. They might enjoy reading novels and the process of creating their own stories and characters. Writing online novels had become a form of entertainment. Making money: Writing online novels was a relatively easy industry to make money in. Many web novelists made a living by writing and were able to earn enough to maintain their lives and entertainment activities. 3. Creation Incentives: The creation incentive mechanism of online novels is very effective. By reading the novel, readers could earn rewards, including points, membership, and other benefits. This kind of incentive mechanism could stimulate the author's enthusiasm and motivation to create more actively. 4. Entertainment and pastime: Writing online novels can also be a form of entertainment and pastime. Many readers like to read online novels because the plots and characters in the novels can bring excitement and fun. This kind of entertainment could also stimulate the author's passion and motivation for creation. The reasons for writing online novels vary from person to person, but no matter what the reason is, writing online novels is an interesting and challenging job that allows readers to enjoy the joy of creation and reading.
The number of people who read novels depended on the country and region. However, according to some studies, the number of readers of novels worldwide had already exceeded one billion. The number of novel readers in China is also very large. According to the statistics of the China Press and Pub. Research Institute, in 2019, the scale of China's book retail market was 483.6 billion yuan, of which the sales of novel books accounted for more than 20%. Therefore, it could be said that China was one of the countries with the largest number of novel readers.
The popularity of web novels was indeed very high, but at the same time, it also attracted a large number of writers to join the industry. How much a part-time novelist could earn in a month depended on many factors, such as the type of work, the reader group, the writing level, and so on. On some online novel platforms, the income from some popular works was so high that it could even cover the income of a full-time writer. However, some niche works might have a relatively low income and required writers to spend more time and energy. In addition, part-time novelists had to face more competition because of the large number of writers and the relatively large readership. Therefore, writers needed to constantly improve their writing skills and the attractiveness of their stories in order to gain more readers and profits. The income of a part-time novelist varied from person to person, depending on the writer's writing level and genre. Although not everyone could earn a high income, for those who loved writing, this was a good opportunity to spend more time and energy on their hobby.
I can't give an exact number because writing novels is a personal hobby and there are many people who write novels in different regions and cultures. In addition, many novels are amateur rather than professional, so the number of novels they write may vary. However, novels were a popular form of creation. Many web novelists had a hobby of writing novels. According to some statistics, the number of online readers in China is constantly increasing, so it can be said that many people are writing novels.