Short stories could earn royalties, but the specific requirements for earning royalties depended on the quality of the novel and reader feedback. If the novel was popular and the readers were willing to pay for it, then they could earn royalties. To earn money, one needed to write a high-quality novel and ensure that its plot, characters, and theme would attract the interest of readers. He also needed to constantly improve his writing skills and constantly look for inspiration and creativity in the process of writing. In addition, he could earn royalties by submitting to a publishing house or an online platform. Before submitting, one needed to choose a suitable platform to understand the submission requirements and process of the platform and prepare their work. He also needed to pay attention to the writing style and details during the writing process to ensure that the work could meet the review requirements of the platform. Earning royalties required a certain amount of effort and patience, but as long as you wrote a high-quality novel and continued to improve your writing skills, you could earn royalties.