How much money could he earn by writing a novel?
The specific income from writing a novel depended on many factors such as the genre, subject matter, popularity, publication status, copyright fees, and so on. A popular novel might earn a high royalties, while a less popular novel might not earn much. In terms of publishing, the profits of a novel also depended on many factors such as the novel's publishing company, pricing, sales volume, and so on. A popular novel may be published many times, while a novel that the bookstore doesn't like may only be published once. In addition, the profits of the novel could also come from other channels such as online distribution, adaptation into movies, television dramas, and so on. These profits depended on the influence and popularity of the novel. Therefore, it was difficult to determine the exact benefits of writing a novel. There were many factors to consider.