Did she have to write a novel just because she signed the contract?

Having signed a contract did not necessarily mean that he had to write a novel. It depended on the specific content of the contract. Some of the contract conditions might require a certain number or quality of novels to be completed or a certain number of novels to be completed within a certain period of time. However, the other conditions of the contract might not include the requirement to write novels. If the contract did not require him to write novels, he could choose to write novels or not according to his interests and schedule. However, if one chose not to write a novel, they might not be able to receive royalties or other income from the publishing house or other channels. Therefore, before signing the contract, it is recommended to read the terms of the contract carefully to understand the specific requirements and restrictions to avoid unnecessary trouble.