Writing a novel was a creative process. Different people would have different writing styles and methods. But here are some common steps and techniques that can help you start writing novels: 1. Decide on the theme and plot of the story: Before you start writing a novel, you need to determine the theme and plot of the story and determine the core and direction of the story. This helps to maintain a sense of unity and avoid getting lost in the process. 2. Start writing: When you start writing, you can first write down your own ideas, story outlines, and character introductions, and then gradually expand and improve. 3. Creating characters: The characters in the novel are the soul of the story. It is necessary to create characters with distinct personalities and profound images to attract readers. You can set a background story, personality traits, and goals for each character to better describe their emotions and behavior during the writing process. 4. Description of the scene: The description of the scene is an indispensable part of the novel, allowing the reader to better understand the background and plot of the story. You need to describe the environment, scenery, atmosphere, etc. of the character to make the reader feel as if they were there. 5. Make a writing plan: Before writing a novel, you can make a writing plan to determine the daily or weekly writing time and goals to maintain motivation and continuous progress. 6. Revise and edit: After writing a novel, it needs to be revised and edited to check whether the storyline, character image, language expression, etc. are reasonable and accurate to ensure the quality of the novel. Writing a novel required constant practice and experimentation. Only through constant practice and improvement could one write better works.