There were many ways to shorten a novel, depending on the content and purpose of the shortening. Here are some common ways to shorten a novel: 1. Initialized name: Only the name of the character or the main character will be retained. For example,"Dream of the Red Chamber" could be shortened to "Bao Dai Chai" or "Hong Yu". 2. Plot: Only the key plot and other parts of the event remain unchanged. For example, Water Margins could be shortened to Lin Chong and Wu Song beating the tiger. 3. Conversation: Keep only the key information in the conversation and keep the rest unchanged. For example,"Journey to the West" could be shortened to "Sun Wukong's Buddhist Scriptures". 4. Initiate character: Only the main characteristics and other parts of the character remain unchanged. For example, Romance of the Three Kingdoms could be shortened to Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Quan. 5. Styles of shortening: Choose different methods of shortening according to the style and characteristics of the novel. For example," Water Margins " could use bold or bold to express the character's characteristics. The reader had to choose the most suitable way to shorten the novel according to the content and purpose of the novel.