The number of words in a novel was not fixed. It depended on many factors, such as the theme, plot, characters, and writing progress. Newcomers writing novels are advised not to set too high a word count target at the beginning because lack of experience and writing skills makes it difficult to make steady progress on the word count. Before you start writing, plan the story and character development, set a feasible word count goal, and gradually achieve it. With the accumulation of writing experience and the improvement of writing skills, the word count target could also be gradually adjusted and improved. The important thing was to maintain the passion and motivation to write, to keep practicing and exploring, so that he could write a good novel.