What books should I read before writing a novel?
There was no clear answer to the question of what books to read before writing a novel because everyone's writing style and interests were different. However, you can refer to the following suggestions to help you better develop your novel's creativity and plot: 1. Read some classic novels such as Dream of the Red Chamber, Journey to the West, and Water Margins to learn how to construct characters and plots. 2. Read some science fiction and fantasy novels to understand different narrative styles and topics such as exploring the unknown world, exploring human nature, myths and legends, etc. 3. Study different narrative techniques such as conflict creation, time travel, magic, etc. to help you come up with interesting and unique storylines. Read some writing guides and novel writing courses to learn how to construct plots, shape characters, master narrative techniques, and so on. The most important thing is to keep writing and trying different writing methods to constantly modify and improve your own works. Only through repeated practice and thinking could one write a truly excellent novel.
