The layout of a novel referred to how the author arranged the plot and characters of the novel and how the plot and characters of the novel were integrated into a complete story. The layout of a novel usually included the following aspects: 1. Worldview layout: The worldview of the novel is the foundation of the story. The author needs to clearly explain the setting and structure of the worldview, including the basic rules of the worldview, historical background, character relationships, etc. 2. Plot layout: The author needs to make a reasonable arrangement and layout of the story, including the beginning, ending, climax, and so on. 3. Character arrangement: The author needs to arrange the main characters in the novel, including their personality traits, background stories, relationships, etc., so that the readers can better understand the characters. 4. Clue layout: The author needs to set up clues for the novel so that the readers can better understand the development and ending of the story. 5. Setting up: The author needs to set up the setting of the scene in the novel, including the setting of the scene, the scene and background of the character's activities, etc. The layout of the novel required the author to have a rich imagination and writing skills, as well as in-depth thinking and analysis of the story and characters. A good layout could make the novel more fascinating and allow the readers to immerse themselves in the story.