All Chapters of GoodNovel Author's Guidebook: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Prologue: How to Use This GuidebookThis guidebook is designed to clarify your questions about being a signed author on GoodNovel. This guidebook covers all sorts of topics from how-to-get-started to writer’s benefit and details on payment processes. Be sure to add it to your library for future reference!1. Please do not ask questions in the comments of this book. If you didn’t find the answer to your question here, please contact your editor.2. Before proceeding with the book upload or contract application, ensure that your book is an original creation of your own. Plagiarism is a serious offense. You will be held legally accountable and placed permanently on our blacklist if we find any illegal behaviors conducted.3. If your editor doesn't respond within 10 business days, kindly send a follow-up email. DO NOT excessively email or contact them through social media. Massive contact DOES NOT HELP.#Is GoodNovel a Legitimate Platform? Absolutely! You can visit our website at www.g

# How do I apply for a contract?To publish a book on our platform, please follow these steps:Account Registration: Begin by registering an account on our website.Book Submission: Proceed to upload your manuscript, dividing it into appropriate chapters.Upon initiating a new book entry, both the synopsis and book cover will undergo a review process to ensure compliance with copyright regulations and to verify the absence of inappropriate content. Typically, this evaluation spans 10-14 business days, though the duration may fluctuate based on the current review queue. Once approved, your book will be ready for publication and will become eligible for contract consideration. We kindly ask that you refrain from inundating our editorial team with inquiries during this period.After contributing more than 5,000 words, navigate to your personal page (accessible by clicking on your avatar) and select the “Apply for contract” option to forward your application. Our editorial team will subse

#What steps should I take after signing a contract with GoodNovel? After finalizing a contract with GoodNovel, consider the following important actions:Update Payment Information :Access your personal page via a DESKTOP to input your payment details. (Note: This action is unavailable on mobile devices.) For security reasons, once you've provided payment information, there will be a 90-day waiting period before you can modify it. Ensure the accuracy of the details you provide.If you're using payment information from someone else, such as a family member or friend, notify your editor beforehand. They will provide an additional agreement for you to sign and assist with the payment information update process.Initiate Premium Chapters: When your book has between 10 to 15 chapters, you're eligible to apply for premium status. Discuss with your editor about designating certain chapters as premium (or paid) chapters.Typically, premium status is granted between the 5th to 15th chapter, es

#What is copyright and what happens to my copyright if I sign the contract?Copyright, for an author, primarily signifies your exclusive right to distribute and showcase your book on various platforms.Exclusive Contract: When you enter an exclusive contract with GoodNovel, you grant us the exclusive rights to your book. This means that the book can only be available on GoodNovel and no other platform. However, this doesn't imply that someone else can rewrite or claim your work. You remain the book's author and retain creative control over the story's direction and conclusion. The restriction lies in the book's distribution—it cannot be showcased on multiple platforms or transformed into formats like audiobooks unless it's through GoodNovel.Non-exclusive Contract: With a non-exclusive contract, you retain the freedom to publish your story on multiple platforms. While you can only have one exclusive contract for a book, there's no limit to the number of non-exclusive contracts you can

#How can my book receive promotion?There are three promotional opportunities for every book:Signing Promotion (30k words minimum): Upon signing, your book will automatically be promoted. No need to reach out to your editor at this stage. Just keep updating!50k Words Promotion: This requires an editor's recommendation. If your book reaches this milestone, please contact your editor for promotional possibilities.Stable Updating Promotion (Exclusive to exclusive books): If your book meets the following criteria, contact your editor for further promotion:Release a minimum of 2 chapters daily.Update on at least 25 days in a month.Publish over 2,500 words daily.#How can I confirm my book's promotion?Visit your profile page, navigate to 'Author Center,' then 'Stats Centre.' You can access this either via a laptop or by visiting m.goodnovel.com on your mobile device. This section provides your promotion history and related statistics.#Understanding the Promotion ProcessAll signed b