There were many writing tools on the iPad that could be used to create novels, such as iWriters, Apple Pen, and so on. These tools could be connected to the computer via USB port and then the novel could be imported into an electronic format such as PDF or ePUB for editing and publishing on the computer. Of course, if you want to use the iPad as your main writing tool, you can also install some applications such as GoodReader, Markdown, etc. These applications can help you write and layout novels better.