Step1
Set a word count, double it when possible. When writing a novel you will need to treat it like any other job. Writing non-stop one day may lead into a second day of burnout. The answer for this is to develop a clear word count that you can reach every day. Many writers have multiple projects, therefore setting aside set times for the novel while working on other projects is a good idea. While time is used by many writers, so are word counts. Consider starting small, like 500 words a day, and taking weekends off. When you are more confident and having fun, double it. If you write 1,000 words a day for 80-100 days you have a first draft (in most cases, sometimes epics are longer). Or, the old strategy of 500 a day with weekends off leads to a novel in less than a year.
Step2
Journal for ideas. I always found that journaling led to infinite ideas. You should consider buying a few notebooks and pens just to scribble down writing ideas in the morning. Take ten to fifteen minutes before you start writing and write all the ideas for beginning or ending your novel down. This strategy will lead to pay dirt in many cases, as ideas you never thought of might arise.
Step3
Write a complete outline. Some writers frown on outlines. I think they are very useful, but not necessary in every case. If you are writing your first novel, consider writing a short 2-3 page outline of what you want to say in terms of theme and story. Some writers need a complete chapter breakdown. I recommend writing down a few dozen scenes. Make it like a movie from the outset, which will make it easier for you because each scene will need clear descriptions and characters. You should then discover your characters, the most important part of making the novel interesting. Journaling can also work here, giving you more ideas for the basic outline.
Step4
Understand that the devil is in the details. So you have an outline and are ready to start. You write down a page and find nothing is happening. Maybe you should consider adding in details to each scene which make them unique. If you have a horror, consider showing the shadows roaming through the woods. Or, in the fantasy novel (where details are key) arm your character with different kind of weapons. Beginning a novel can be easy if you understand how important details are. This is not to say you should overload them with details; things like clothing and eye color rarely are necessary.
Step5
Try to find the hero or heroine's motivation. Each character in your novel needs to be a breathing person with their own motivations. When you begin a novel, whatever the genre, start with the characters. This will make it much easier for any writer. Most characters out there want something, like money or happiness, and the author’s job is to find that.
Step6
Know the ending. This is the hardest part for some, the easiest for others. Many published authors who write fantasy epics, for example Robert Jordan, know the ending from the outset. If you are going to write a series of ten novels, knowing the ending to the story is crucial. And it is just as crucial in a single book. Knowing the ending will help the novelist see where there story is going. It can be made easier by working out the outline. This is not to say the ending doesn’t change, as it does, but knowing one possibility makes it easier.
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Novice 
