The Novelry on Writing

From First Draft to Book Deal: Debut Author Anna Brook-Mitchell and Agent Jemima Forrester on What It Takes to Get Published

Anna Brook-Mitchell had just been made redundant when she decided to write her first novel. Three years later, she had six agent offers and a publishing deal with Pan Mac

How I Got Published – Writing My First Novel with The Novelry

Do you dream of publishing a book? Join editor Josie Humber and author Brisa Carleton for this very special bonus episode of The Novelry on Writing. Find out how Brisa t

The 5 Ps: Prose: Writing Good Prose in Fiction

Writing prose in fiction is all about using your unique voice. In this final bonus episode of The Novelry on Writing, authors Tara Conklin and Urban Waite dive into: ✍️

The 5 Ps: Plot - Writing Plot Structure

While you can’t get the whole plot of a novel in the first three pages, those initial pages need to set up a foundation for writing plot structure. The plot is the journe

The 5 Ps: Place - How to Write the Setting of a Story

Setting or Place in a story is a crucial component of a novel. In this bonus episode of The Novelry on Writing, author Gina Sorell and editor Sorcha Rose dive into: ✍️ W

The 5 Ps: Problem - Writing Conflict in a Story

Writing conflict in a story is crucial to hook your reader in the first three pages of a novel. If you’re submitting an entry for The Next Big Story prize, you must jump

The 5 Ps: Person – Writing Characters Who Come to Life

Need some tips on writing characters? Join us for this bonus episode of The Novelry on Writing podcast to celebrate The Next Big Story prize, where you could win $100k fo

How to Add Drama and Raise the Stakes in Your Story

Want to learn how to raise the stakes in a story? Are you eager to keep your readers on the edge of their seats? If you’ve ever worried that your story is too quiet, The

How the Setting Can Put Pressure On Your Hero

In this episode of The Novelry on Writing, authors and writing coaches Andrea Stewart and Lesley Kara dive deep into the art of crafting unforgettable story settings! Whe

How to Avoid the Ick When Writing YA Books

Are you writing YA fiction? The target audience for Young Adult literature ranges from tweens to elders but, ultimately, teen readers are at the heart of this genre. Lear

How to Use Screenwriting Secrets in Your Novel

Many writers have dreamed of converting their novels into screenplays, but what if you want to do the opposite? Do you have a great idea for a screenplay that would be be

How to Create Juicy Conflict in Your Story

What is conflict in a story? It’s the challenges your characters face in your book. Conflict is a critical element in any good novel because it drives plot and builds cha

How to Create Sexual Tension Between Characters

While sexual tension is most commonly desired in romance novels, chemistry between characters is an essential ingredient in any good story. Whether you’re writing an enem

How to Create a Title for Your Book

How you name your book is your story’s most important marketing tool, so you must choose your novel title wisely. In this podcast episode of The Novelry on Writing, coach

How to Use Your Shadow Side in Your Writing

Have you ever wanted a safe way to seek revenge? In this captivating episode of The Novelry on Writing, join our writing coaches and bestselling authors Kate Riordan and

How to Unlock Suspense in Your Story

What is your reader reading to find out? No matter your genre, readers love a bit of mystery and tension on the page. Unlock your suspenseful story with five key insights

How to Push Past the 30k Word Slump

Every writer gets stuck while drafting a novel. Don’t panic! It’s part of the creative process. In this podcast, authors and The Novelry writing coaches Gina Sorell and C

How to Turn Up the Heat in Romantasy

Romantasy is a genre that has taken the publishing world by storm with titles like Fourth Wing and ACOTAR flying off bookstore shelves. Whether you’re writing romantasy o

How to Make Dialogue Come to Life

Stale dialogue can cause a reader to set a book aside in just a few lines. Learn how to craft dialogue that captivates readers with The Novelry writing coach and New York

How to Elevate Your World-Building

World-building can be a challenge for writers of all experience levels and genres. Join authors and The Novelry writing coaches Piers Torday and Tasha Suri for writing ti