The Novelry | The Fiction Writing School for Serious Writers

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Founded by award-winning author Louise Dean, The Novelry is the fiction writing school with bestselling authors and experienced publishing editors working with you one-on-one.

Our approach 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, designed for serious writers. You’ll get your storyline signed off before you start writing, then work with your author coach and editor to deliver a submission-ready novel. When you’re ready, we can introduce you to world-class literary agents.

We’ve helped hundreds of authors finish their novels and land book deals. Ready to take the big step up?

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“I had three children under five years old when I was writing my first novel in Brooklyn. Like they say — give it to a busy woman. But the hour I spent writing before the day started was precious to me, life-enhancing, and probably made me a better mother!”

— Louise Dean, Founder

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Coaching from bestselling authors

Their books have hit the New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller lists, with many adapted for screen, and optioned for major motion pictures. Every one trained in our Positive Coaching Method™, developed by writers for writers, to keep your vision burning bright. You’re not tied to just one author coach either; you can switch and swap to get the right advice as your story develops.

You will work one-on-one with your coach in regular sessions to stay on track and finish your book. Roll your sleeves up to make great leaps of progress. Bring them your hardest questions.

Imagine having a prize-winning, bestselling author at your side as you write. See a problem, fix it, move on!

Meet your coaches

People calls The Novelry “the world’s top-rated online creative writing school.“

“The Novelry has built up my confidence, given me so many practical tools (I definitely didn’t know what I didn’t know!), and I have an outline and a very rough 25,000 words on the page. I love the step-by-step structure, and it led me to Catch Up TV when I wanted to go a bit deeper. I definitely took my time — I didn’t want to do a lesson a day — I wanted to linger on some parts and spend time with them. I’m savoring every part of it.”

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Vicky Pawsey

“The structure of The Big Write course is brilliant; the structure it has given to my days and my writing life is priceless. Professional, practical, and personal — The Novelry offers all of these things. It’s a process, but it never feels like a factory — from the personal insights of the contributors to the focus of your coach. In safe and trusted hands. The Novelry and its courses have given me insights, joy, and inspiration. Thank you for all your gifts.”

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Mark Rutterford

“My story feels organized and ready to move to the next step! I’m excited to write, feel organized, and learned a ton about structure and what is needed to develop a good story. The course took away the mystery of everything, which is exactly what I needed.”

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Heather Black

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The creative writing school with Big Five editors

Every member of our editorial team has experience at one of the Big Five publishers: Penguin Random House, Hachette, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, and Macmillan. Our editors have established relationships with literary agents and have secured representation for our graduates at major agencies like CAA, WME, Jane Rotrosen, Madeline Milburn, Trellis, The Book Group, Aevitas, Writers House and others.

Our graduates have gone on to book deals with imprints of Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Hachette, Macmillan, Chicken House Books, Pushkin Press.

Meet your editors

Submissions to 40+ agencies, including CAA, WME and Writers House.

“The Novelry was a game-changer. The manuscript assessment was spot on. Incisive, constructive, and encouraging.”

— Nazima Pathan, introduced to her agent at MMLA by The Novelry and now published by Simon & Schuster

We turn writers into authors

Story, story, story. For writers who mean business.

The Big Idea

Step one

For those writing fiction for the first time. Perfect for beginners.

499

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599

Membership (1 Year)
The Big Idea Course
1 Coaching Session
A Year’s Access

Start with The Big Idea

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The Finished Novel Course

The complete program

For those looking for the full novel-writing experience from start to finish.

3995

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4995

Membership (1 Year)
The Big Idea, The Big Write, The Big Edit
The Ultimate Manuscript Assessment
6 Coaching Sessions

Take the full journey

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Published success stories

Huge congratulations to our latest graduates landing major publishing deals.

“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.”

— Brisa Carleton

“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.”

— Holly Race

“There may be numerous paths to publication, but I’d argue that most of them are long, winding, and full of danger. It pays to hire guides who know the way and can identify the hazards. For me, one of those guides was The Novelry. After making many of the changes suggested by The Novelry, my agent queries garnered significantly more interest in the form of full MS requests. It can really pay to hire professionals.”

— K.A. Merson

“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!”

— Kelly Mullen

“I’ve taken a lot of courses, but at The Novelry, the tutors are exceptionally talented, generous, and kind. With weekly live workshops to attend and countless recorded sessions that I’ve yet to mine, I am so happy I signed up to The Novelry and continue to sign up because I feel that I’ve found a home here for as long as I want.”

— Janice Okoh

“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!”

— Anna Brook-Mitchell

“My plan after completing The Novelry program was to approach literary agents, so I was thrilled when The Novelry made these introductions. I was absolutely delighted (and surprised) to have the opportunity to meet a number of great agents very quickly. I couldn’t have hoped for a better experience. Thank you so much to The Novelry. I really felt part of a team.”

— Rosie Storey

“I love The Novelry, I regularly dip in and out and find it a wonderful community.”

— Emma Nanami Strenner

A lively writer community

When you join us, you can enjoy more than 40 writing workshops every month across worldwide time zones, 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.

At The Novelry, we are a community of people who love the craft. We are unashamed nerds when it comes to the dark arts of fiction. If that sounds like you, come on in. You’ve found your people.

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Finish your novel.