2. Don't use use Big references if your novel doesn't even have anything to do with the topic. Ex: Using the Book of Revelations when your novel doesn't have anything to do with the Apocalypse.
3. Its often easy to employ our interest into the novel, although sometimes it can be distracting. For example employing names of New Orleans musicians. Instead direct contrast between the appeal of the music and a character's ongoing frustration and how the music is relaxes the character.
4.If your reader is able to draw up a list of questions they want answered by chapter 2, means that your novel is well on its way.
