The shortening of a novel usually depends on the specific situation. Here are some common shortening methods: 1. Initialize the name of the character: only the name of the character can be shortened. For example,"Arthur Conan Doyle" can be shortened to "Arthur Conan Doyle". 2. Event or Plot Shortening: Shortening the name of an event or plot. For example,"World War II" can be shortened to "World War II". 3. Temporal contraction: The time when the event occurred, for example,"1984" can be shortened to "1984". 4. Place: The place where the event took place can be shortened to "Lt" for example "London". 5. Item Shortening: Shortening the name of an item that appears in a novel, such as "Golden Heart", can be shortened to "Golden Heart". 6. Character relationships: The complex relationships between characters in novels can be shortened to Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. When shortening a novel, you need to pay attention to maintaining the integrity and cohesiveness of the story while avoiding unnecessary ambiguity after shortening.