There are many ways to tell a story in a novel. The following are some common ways: 1. Plot development: The story of a novel usually starts with one or more plots. These plots can be stories that describe the experiences of the characters, or stories that describe society, history, or events. The plot could be linear or non-linear. 2. Character Creation: The characters in the novel are the soul of the story. By shaping them through their personality, behavior, thoughts, etc., the readers can understand the story more deeply. 3. Setting conflict: conflict is the core of the novel. By setting conflict, it can attract readers 'interest and promote the development of the story. 4. Description of dialogue: dialogue is a very important way of description in a novel. Through dialogue, one can show the thoughts, emotions, and actions of the characters and also promote the development of the story. 5. Description: The novel can use description to show the scene, atmosphere, and appearance of the characters, so that the readers can understand the story more deeply. 6. Rhythm Control: The rhythm control of a novel can affect the reader's reading experience. By controlling the rhythm of the story, the reader can be better immersed in the story. These are some common ways of storytelling in novels. Different novels have different ways of storytelling. You can learn different storytelling skills by exploring different novels.