To impress the readers, one had to attract their attention at the beginning of the novel. Here are some techniques that might be useful: 1. Create a fascinating background and environment: The reader will be attracted by the environment and background of the story. By describing a fascinating scene at the beginning to make the reader feel like they are in it, it will make it easier for them to get involved in the story. Use conflict: conflict is one of the most important factors to attract readers. By setting up one or more conflicts at the beginning, the reader's attention could be attracted and they would want to continue reading. Use the protagonist: The protagonist is one of the most important characters in the story. Their character, experience, and goals can attract the reader's interest. By describing the appearance, personality, and goals of the protagonist at the beginning, the reader could be interested in the story. 4. Use emotion: Emotions can resonate with the reader. By describing the emotions of the protagonist at the beginning, the readers could feel the resonance of emotions and thus attract their interest. Use suspense: Suspense can make the reader want to continue reading. By setting up some suspense at the beginning of the story, the readers could be interested in the future of the story and make them want to continue reading. The beginning of the novel should attract the readers 'attention, make them interested in the story and make them want to continue reading. These techniques could help the author build a fascinating story world in the reader's mind.