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Find your idea. Finish your novel.
The fiction writing school for serious writers
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Welcome home, writers
Founded by award-winning author Louise Dean, The Novelry is the fiction writing school where bestselling authors and experienced publishing editors guide you every step of the way.
Our program combines the standards of professional publishing with the warmth of a creative community. You’ll follow a clear path from first idea to finished manuscript — with inspirational lessons, expert guidance, and live classes. You’ll get your story signed off before you start writing, then work one-to-one with your author coach and editor to deliver a publishing-ready novel. When you’re ready, we can introduce you to top literary agents.
We’ve helped hundreds of authors finish their novels and land book deals. Ready to write yours?
Save yourself years of self-doubt and frustration with a new approach to storytelling. Self-paced and super smart, The Novelry takes you step-by-step on the complete writing journey to write a book readers will love.
Our one-hour-a-day method is perfect for a busy person with a day job. You’ll get intuitive and interactive lessons to plot your story and fast-track your craft skills. Plus, you’ll get one-on-one dedicated guidance from an all-star team of authors and Big Five editors to help you deliver an exciting story to publishing standards. With live writing classes daily, exciting online workshops and events and a buzzing community of fellow writers, sign up and start living the writing life today!
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Coaching from bestselling authors
Their books have hit the New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller lists, been adapted forscreen, and optioned for major motion pictures. Every one a master in their genre, each trainedin our Positive Coaching Method™.
Work one-to-one with your coach in regular sessions to stay on track and finish your book. You’re not tied to just one author coach — you can switch and swap to get the right expertadvice as your story develops.
Imagine having a prize-winning, bestselling author at your side as you write. What difference would that make to your story?
“Worth its weight in gold. The Novelry taught me to trust the process! The one-on-one access of the coaching sessions was worth its weight in gold. I’m so happy I stumbled upon The Novelry and have already recommended it to other writers. It means so much to me that a place like this exists.”
“Given me everything I needed to call myself a writer. The Novelry has given me everything I needed to call myself a writer and the courage to actually write a novel for the very first time. My coaching sessions were everything! This course gave me courage and helped reassure me that all writers have doubts.”
“Each lesson was magic. The lessons, coaching calls, and so much support changed everything. The course empowered me and reignited my love for reading and writing. Each lesson was magic. I finished my draft and would NEVER have done it without The Novelry. I’m very proud to be here. Thank you.”
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The creative writing school with Big Five editors
Each member of our editorial team has experience at one of the Big Five publishers — PenguinRandom House, Hachette, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, and Macmillan. Our editors worktogether to harness their collective expertise, and have established relationships with literary agents, by whom they are held in high regard.
We’re the writing school with direct submission to literary agencies.
‘The Novelry was a game-changer. The manuscript assessment was spot on. Incisive, constructive and encouraging.’
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We turn writers into authors
From first idea to a publishing-ready novel
The Big Idea
- 30 lessons
- Membership (1 Year)
- 1 Coaching Session
The Finished Novel Course
- 200+ Lessons
- Membership (1 year)
- 6 Coaching Sessions
- The Big Idea, The Big Write, The Big Edit
- 2 Editorial Sessions
- The Ultimate Manuscript Assessment
Our published success stories
With the insider roadmap to publishing, our writers take the journey from complete beginnersthrough to major publishing deals.
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‘I didn’t realize how much of an anchor The Novelry would become… I’m so grateful to the entire team at The Novelry and I am thrilled that they introduced me to my fantastic literary agent Jemima at DHA—it still feels very surreal to get to say that!’
‘I’m so grateful to The Novelry for their exceptional guidance throughout the writing of my debut novel... I felt fortunate to have their brilliant, enthusiastic, and inspiring coaches and editors by my side. Their insightful feedback allowed me to grow as a writer and their unwavering support made this process a true joy.’
‘The Novelry offers an incredibly thoughtful and intelligent approach to writing. They offered the kind of knowledgeable, honest and kind feedback that left me feeling fired up and certain of my next steps.’
‘The Novelry offers an incredibly supportive environment for new writers like me when we need insightful feedback and creative inspiration. I use their resources daily!’
‘The Novelry was a game-changer on how to approach a novel and turn it into a well-structured, polished piece of work. I feel I have learned so much and am stronger for it.’
A thriving writer community
At The Novelry, you can enjoy more than 60 writing workshops every month across worldwide time zones, all recorded so you can catch up in your own time. Meet celebrated authors and publishing professionals in Q&A sessions and live classes, and hear directly from the publishers and literary agents you’d love to work with.
We’re all working writers at The Novelry — passionate, energetic, and committed. We work with writers one by one to bring their books to life. It’s a pleasure and a privilege to cheer you through every milestone of your journey. Come and find your people!
A safe space writers describe as ‘like Hogwarts for writers.’
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