The beginning of a novel was very important. It could attract the reader's attention and lead the reader into the story world. Generally speaking, the beginning of a novel should contain the following content: 1. Description of the background: introduce the background of the story so that the reader can understand the environment, atmosphere, and plot of the story. 2. Lead out the protagonist: introduce the protagonist's identity, personality, goals, etc. to make the reader interested in the protagonist and want to know more about him. 3. Reveal the conflict: introduce the conflict of the story so that the reader can understand the core contradiction of the story. 4. Stay Suspense: Use a fascinating plot to leave suspense so that the reader wants to continue reading and explore more details of the story. In order to write a good beginning to a novel, you need to practice and explore. Here are some writing techniques that can be used at the beginning of a novel: 1. Use rhetorical devices: use metaphor, personification, and other rhetorical devices to let the reader feel the wonder and mystery of the story. 2. Prominent the characteristics of the protagonist: By describing the protagonist's characteristics, personality, goals, etc., the reader will be interested in the protagonist. 3. Use the description of the scene: Let the reader feel the tension and excitement of the story by describing the environment, atmosphere, and plot of the story. 4. Leave suspense: Ask questions and hint at the plot to make the reader want to continue reading and explore more details of the story. The beginning of the novel should be imaginative and mysterious, able to attract the reader's attention, guide the reader into the story world, and leave the reader with suspense to continue reading.