The beginning of a novel was very important. It could attract the attention of the readers and make them want to continue reading. Here are some suggestions that might be helpful: Setting the background and environment: At the beginning of the novel, let the readers feel the environment and social background of the story, such as a busy city, a desolate desert, an ancient castle, etc. This would allow the readers to better understand the circumstances and conditions of the story. 2. Introduction of the protagonist: At the beginning of the novel, introduce the protagonist's name, appearance, personality, and background story so that readers can better understand the identity and situation of the protagonist. Create conflict: Create some conflict and suspense at the beginning of the novel to make the reader want to continue reading. For example, introducing the conflict points of the protagonist or describing some curious things. Prominent theme: At the beginning of the novel, use a sentence, a description, or an action to highlight the theme so that the reader can better understand the theme and meaning of the novel. Here are some examples of novel beginnings that might be helpful: The beginning of " One Hundred Years of Solitude ": A small town in Latin-America. The people living in this small town have their own unique stories and destinies. 2. The beginning of Dream of the Red Chamber: Jia Baoyu left the Rong Mansion and embarked on the road of wandering. His life became extremely difficult, but he was still looking for his dreams and answers. The beginning of The Great Gatsby: When Gatsby learned that Daisy was going to marry Tom, he felt extremely lost and desperate. He began to imagine himself as someone who could spend the rest of his life with Daisy. The beginning of " Black Cat Sheriff ": A black cat suddenly appeared in the lobby of the police station. It kept screaming and causing a sensation in the police station.