In the beginning, was this novel written by imitating someone else's big mound, or was it written by creating a big mound himself?
The creation of a novel was usually based on the author's own inspiration and ideas rather than imitating others. In the process of creation, the author may borrow or refer to other works, but he will not completely imitate or copy the works of others. The creation process of a novel usually included the stages of conception, writing, revision, and publication. In the conception stage, the author would conduct market research, character setting, plot conception, etc. to determine the theme, style, and structure of the novel. In the writing stage, the author would use various creative skills such as language, plot, character creation, scene description, etc. to create a unique and charming character image and story world. Finally, the editing and publishing of the novel was also indispensable. The author needed to revise and improve the work repeatedly to ensure that the logic was tight, the plot was coherent, the characters were vivid, and the language was smooth. Therefore, the process of writing a novel is a process of continuous exploration, innovation, and self-expression, not a process of imitating others.