The following steps were generally required for a novel submission: 1. Confirm the type of submission: Including fantasy, science fiction, fantasy, romance, urban, etc. Choose a suitable submission platform according to the type of novel. 2. Prepare the work: Prepare a complete novel, including the table of contents, chapters, introduction, outline, etc. Pay attention to the original and readable work. 3. Submit your work: submit your work on the submission platform and choose the submission type and submission requirements. 4. Reviewer: The platform will review the works, including the word count, writing style, plot, character shaping, etc. After the review, the works will enter the editor's field of vision. Communication: The editor will communicate with the author to understand the author's thoughts and suggestions to help the author improve the work. 6. Contract signing: If the work passes the review, the editor will communicate with the author about the contract signing and sell the copyright of the work to the platform or the publishing house. 7. Release: If the work is selected, it will be published as a paper or e-book. The author will receive royalties and copyright income. It was important to note that submitting a novel required patience and perseverance. The author had to constantly work hard to improve the quality of the work during the review period. At the same time, the specific requirements and processes of the submission platform and the publishing house may be different. You need to read the submission guide carefully and follow the requirements.