When writing a novel, the plot is compact and the rhythm is strong. You need to pay attention to the following points: 1. Set a clear goal: Set a clear goal at the beginning of the novel to let the reader know what the story will develop next. This goal could be the goal of the character or the goal of the story itself. 2. Construct complex character relationships: Character relationships are an important guarantee for the rhythm of the story. The reader needs to feel the interactions and emotional changes between the characters, and at the same time, make sure that the network of relationships between these characters is clear in the story. 3. Create tension and conflict: tension and conflict are the core of the story's rhythm. It was necessary to create some tense scenes and conflicts in the story to arouse the readers 'strong curiosity and thirst for knowledge. Set a climax for the story: The climax is the turning point of the story and the part that the reader is most interested in. He had to set a climax for the story and let the readers have a strong emotional resonance and visual stimulation at the climax. 5. Control the rhythm of the story: The rhythm of the story cannot be as free as poetry. It needs an author who controls the rhythm of the story. The author could control the pace of the story by setting the timeline and promoting the development of the characters. Writing a novel required a tight plot and a sense of rhythm, while also ensuring the clarity and legibility of the story.