Controlling the rhythm of a novel is very important. It can increase the tension of the story and the participation of the readers, making the story more interesting and attractive. Here are some techniques to control the rhythm of a novel: 1. Set a clear narrative rhythm: Set the narrative rhythm of the story at the beginning of the novel, such as fast, slow, slow, urgent, etc. This way, the reader can predict the development of the story and better grasp the reading rhythm. 2. Use the change of narrative rhythm: In the narration of the novel, the change of narrative rhythm can create different atmosphere and emotions, such as from slow narration to fast transition or from fast description to slow reflection. 3. Use the change of dialogue rhythm: dialogue is also an important means to shape characters and promote the development of the story. Through the change of dialogue rhythm, it can create different atmosphere and emotions, such as the speed of dialogue, the weight of tone, and so on. 4. Use the rhythm of scene switching: Create different atmosphere and emotions through the rhythm of scene switching, such as quickly switching scenes or setting different narrative rhythms in different scenes. 5. Use the rhythm of plot turns: Create different atmosphere and emotions through the rhythm of plot turns. For example, attract the reader's attention through sudden or slow turns in the plot. Controlling the rhythm of the novel required the use of various techniques to combine the plot of the story and the creation of the characters to create a fascinating atmosphere and emotions for the readers to enjoy the reading process.