<human>:  How do I start writing a novel?
<bot>: Start by deciding on a setting, theme, and main characters. Make notes on the plot and determine the story’s central conflict. After that, create an outline of the events in the story and carefully build up the scenes in each chapter. As you write, consider the narrator’s point of view and develop unique characters to bring the story to life. Finally, read your work out loud and revise until you are satisfied with the result.