There might be many problems that novices should pay attention to when writing novels. The following are some common suggestions: 1. Decide on the theme and plot of the story: Before you start writing, you need to determine the theme and plot of the story so that you can maintain a consistent writing process and avoid getting lost. 2. Create interesting characters: characters are the soul of the story. We need to create interesting and unique characters so that readers can truly understand and empathize with them. 3. Make a writing plan: Creating a writing plan can help novices stay organized and better plan their time. 4. Practice writing skills: Writing skills are the key to writing novels. You need to constantly practice and improve your writing skills. 5. Revise and edit: After writing a novel, you need to revise and edit it to check if the storyline, character image, and language are reasonable and accurate. 6. Find feedback and suggestions: You can find other novelists or editors to give feedback and suggestions to continuously improve your writing skills. Writing a novel requires patience and perseverance. It requires constant learning and practice. I hope the above suggestions will be helpful to novices.