Fall in love with the writer’s journey
Welcome home, writers
We’ll help you write your dreams into reality—from humble beginnings and plot holes to final edits and ‘The End.’
The Novelry is the fiction writing school with bestselling authors, publishing editors and a bunch of published success stories. Beginners welcome.
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A trusted path,
at your own pace.
The Novelry is the writing school for authors founded by Booker Prize-listed author Louise Dean. With one-on-one coaching from bestselling authors, in-house editors from major publishers, and direct submissions to the top global literary agencies—we’re here to take writers on the complete journey from idea to book deal.
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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Self-paced. Structured. Supportive.
Your story starts here
Whether you’re a complete beginner or you want to start your next novel with a supportive community cheering you on, you’re in the right place.
The Novel Kickstarter Course
- Membership (1 Year)
- The Classic Storytelling Class
- The Ninety Day Novel Class
- 6 Coaching Sessions
The Finished Novel Course
- Welcome Call
- Membership (1 Year)
- The Classic Storytelling Class
- The Ninety Day Novel Class
- 6 Coaching Sessions
- The Big Edit Class
- 2 Editorial Sessions
- The Ultimate Manuscript Assessment
‘I’m about six months in and I could not possibly be happier.’
‘For the first time as a writer, I feel a true sense of direction and support. I’m incredibly grateful to The Novelry.’
‘I have developed positivity and self-belief. I wish I had jumped into The Novelry pool years ago.’
Your story to be continued
Beat writer’s block and finish what you started. If you’ve got a story outline but no finished novel, we’ve got your back.
The Novel Development Course
- Membership (1 Year)
- The Ninety Day Novel Class
- 6 Coaching Sessions
- The Big Edit Class
- 2 Editorial Sessions
The Finished Novel Course
- Welcome Call
- Membership (1 Year)
- The Classic Storytelling Class
- The Ninety Day Novel Class
- 6 Coaching Sessions
- The Big Edit Class
- 2 Editorial Sessions
- The Ultimate Manuscript Assessment
The Big Edit Class
- Membership (1 Year)
- The Big Edit Class
- 2 Editorial Sessions
- A Year’s Access
‘I have no doubt I will finish the course with a completed novel—something I would not have thought possible twelve months ago.’
‘Joining The Novelry is undoubtedly the smartest thing I could have done for my writing career.’
‘I now believe I can do this. The Novelry does things on a totally different level. I just wish I’d found it sooner.’
Beyond ‘The End’
Once you’ve written your first draft, there’s plenty of work still to do. We’ll help you edit and polish your manuscript ready for submission.
The Ultimate Manuscript Assessment
- A Full Editorial Report
- The Pitch
- Structural Development
- Marked-Up Manuscript
- Meeting with an Editor
- Membership (1 year)
The Ultimate Manuscript Assessment
- A Full Editorial Report
- The Pitch
- Structural Development
- Marked-Up Manuscript
‘I found The Novelry at a time when I was ready to give up.’
‘The Novelry was a game changer. The manuscript assessment was spot on. Incisive, constructive and encouraging.’
‘I was able to seriously sharpen an otherwise flabby draft. The Novelry editors were an absolute pleasure to work with, champions of my writing. And now I have an amazing agent!’
‘The depth and breadth of their professional feedback makes it worth its weight in gold. Plus, if they like your work, they’ll introduce you to agents.’
Why invest in your writer’s journey?
Imagine having a prize-winning, bestselling author at your side. Advice from Big Five editors. Submissions to the top global literary agencies. A supportive community cheering you on.
The Novelry opens so many doors—all you need to do is show up.
How do writers find the time?
We know it can be hard to balance writing with the demands of day-to-day life. That’s why we’ve designed The Novelry to be as self-paced as a good book. It’s why we ask that you commit just one hour a day to make your writing dreams a reality. Plus, it’s so fun and supportive, you won’t want to put it down.
What if I don’t have a story?
If you don’t have a story, you’re in the right place. Choose The Finished Novel Course or The Novel Kickstarter Course and the first module is all about crafting your story. The Classic Storytelling Class is designed precisely to kindle your ideas and ignite your voice in 55 easy-to-follow lessons.
What if I’m not good enough?
Not all writers suffer from imposter syndrome—only the good ones. And guess what? The art of storytelling can be learned. Because our bestselling author coaches are the best in the business at teaching it, you’ll be a first-rate writer in no time.
Pricing plans
Invest in your writing. Unlock your potential.
The Novel Kickstarter Course
The Novel Development Course
The Finished Novel Course
Published books from our graduates
Yes, we believe anyone can write a book, and we know we can teach. We’ve taken complete beginners all the way through to secure world-class literary agency representation and major publishing and TV deals. Over 75% of our published success stories have landed contracts with the Big Five publishers: Penguin Random House, Hachette, HarperCollins, Macmillan, and Simon & Schuster.
Students join The Novelry to write a book that will sell. More affordable than a Creative Writing MFA, our most comprehensive course is just a fraction of the cost. Most importantly, graduates leave our program holding a full manuscript, having worked with global bestselling authors and professional editors to reach publishing standard.
But don’t just take it from us. Explore our reviews and find out why writers fall in love with The Novelry.
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