Achieve your writing dreams in as little as a year
The novel writing school with the courses, coaching and community to take you from blank page to book deal.
‘The Novelry – from the twinkling of an idea through to a publishing-ready novel.’
‘Recommended by leading literary agencies.’
‘All aboard a different kind of writing school.’
Welcome to the home of happy writing
Our fun, feel-good approach turns aspiring authors into fiction finishers in as little as one hour a day.
You’ll have an all-star team of bestselling authors and top editors in your corner to guide you through every step of your writing journey.
With go-at-your-pace courses, one-on-one coaching and a community of fellow writing lovers, we’ll show you where to start, coax your story into shape and cheer you on ’til you type ‘The End.’
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Just getting started?
Can we let you in on a little secret? Storytelling isn’t all about talent. In fact, it’s mostly about learning the trade. And you don’t have to wait for a grand sign from the universe, or that elusive big idea to find you.
Storytelling can be taught. Voices can be shaped. And brilliance can be crafted.
Welcome to our safe and supportive writing space. It’s where we grow writers.
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Want to take your writing to the next level?
Simply put, you love to write. In fact, it’s less a thing you do, and more a part of who you are. You’re just wired that way.
You’re bursting with big ideas, and your notebook with one-liners. There may also be a few abandoned writing projects just waiting for their moment to shine. (Or for someone to find them in the trash.)
Time and budget are tight; family and work demands are high. So, a lot is riding on the writing training you choose to take.
And while you want a flexible, fun and playful course, when it comes to your final novel – you’re not playing.
Welcome to The Novelry. We’ll give you the roadmap to writing success. And you’ll have fun on the ride too.
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Ready to get your book over the line?
You’ve tried many courses. You have the story (and it’s not bad). But your novel has never quite managed to find its final destination.
Maybe you need a little help on the editing front? Perhaps you’ve dabbled in self-publishing? Or you’re looking for your first agent.
Whatever the reason, the complex realm of literary agencies and publishing houses can feel half a world away. A closed book. Impenetrable.
You brave the journey, you finally find the door, you knock, and…silence.
Well, not any more. Welcome to The Novelry. We’ll help you find the keys.
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Why invest in your future with The Novelry?
Courses. Coaching. Community.
One-on-one coaching from bestselling authors
Their books have hit the New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller lists, have been adapted for screen, and optioned for major motion pictures. Every one, a master in their genre. Each trained in our Positive Coaching Method ™.
Plus, you’re not tied to just one author coach—you can switch and swap to get the right advice as your story develops.
Imagine having a prize-winning, bestselling author on your team. What difference would that make to your writing?
Editors from the world’s major publishers
Including the Big Five—Penguin Random House, Hachette, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, and Macmillan.
All our editors work together to harness their expertise, and all have established relationships with literary agents.
We’re the book editing service with direct submission to literary agencies.
Fast-tracked submissions to the top global literary agencies
Typically over 60% of our submissions are successful within two weeks. Literary agencies representing the big names of fiction trust The Novelry because they’ve come to expect brilliant manuscripts from our community.
But we neither ask for nor accept commission; it’s all part of our service to you.
We’re the writing school recommended by leading literary agencies.
Discover if your story has commercial value before you begin writing
Page turners don’t happen by accident. They’re created, carved and chiseled thanks to unique knowledge of the market and exclusive insight into commercial viability.
Our Story First Method ™ ensures the tale you want to tell is likely to excite publishers, agents and readers before you begin. Saving you a whole lot of time and trouble, and allowing you to hit the page writing with confidence.
Our method is a more efficient way of working, and stacks the odds of publishing success in your favor.
Fun. Flexible. Formidable.
40+ workshops a month
Small-group genre workshops with bestselling authors.
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Catchup video masterclasses
From the likes of Kristin Hannah, Tess Gerritsen, Yann Martel, Tayari Jones and more.
A supportive online writing community
The worldwide writing group dedicated to novelists.
Created by a Booker Prize-listed author
Praise from the New York Times to the Sunday Times. Acclaimed by a Nobel Laureate.
Write with the best in the business
Award-winning authors. Publishing editors. Leading literary agencies.
Genre expertise
From fantasy to romance (to romantic fantasy…) and all the genres of fiction and memoir in between.
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Published books from our course graduates
We’ve taken complete beginners all the way through to secure world-class literary agency representation.
The writer’s journey
Courses
Reach the end of your first draft or finish a publish-ready novel. Our three courses offer combinations of The Novelry’s three-step writing journey, and provide the best value to achieve your ambition.
‘My writing has changed completely since starting this course. The result was a completely different level of writing. Not only did I learn a lot and evolve immensely as a writer, but I also genuinely found joy in the course, the blogs, the online webinars, and the experience as a whole.’
Emily Baker
‘This is the best education for novelists for a reason. I wish I had had this eighteen years ago, as the course of my life would have been different. Pure gold.’
Dina-Perla Portnaar
‘I already had an MFA in creative writing; I thought I should be able to write a novel by myself. The Novelry – with its combination of support, advice, and community – taught me so much about the novel form.’
Jeff Becker
‘For the first time, I feel like I can write and complete and publish a novel, and it’s not a pipe dream. The Novelry is not just a warm community but also a step-by-step guide to writing a novel from start to finish. And it works!’
Ngozi Amadi
‘I’ve taken writing classes and attended writing workshops and conferences, but I’ve never encountered any writing program quite like The Novelry.’
Naseem Badiey
‘I’ve never taken a course that was more professional or delivered in a better format. There was just so much terrific content.’
Catherine Greer
‘If you’re serious about improving your craft, completing the work, and not writing completely alone, The Novelry is terrific.’
John Bell
‘The Novelry is a warm, supportive place for people at all stages of writing.’
Dr Brooke Nolan
‘I’ve taken a couple of writing courses before, but none have helped as much as The Novelry has. The formula has clicked, and I just get it now.’
Bob Fear
‘This is a quality course, with both practical writing advice and deeper insights into the author’s process. The support given is invaluable. I simply “feel” more like a writer. I’m so glad I found The Novelry. It feels like home.’
Ruth Barrett
‘The Novelry is not just an amazing writing course, it is so much more. It is also a community of ambitious writers, authors, mentors, editors, and all-round lovely people who will be with you on your writing journey.’
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Talitha McQueen
‘The Novelry works with your schedule so you can still do your full-time job, and it introduces you to a community of writers.’
Dinu Krishnamoorti
‘Why is The Novelry the best writing course in the world? Resources, community, world experts, and here’s the big one—they'll help you get an agent.’
Brooke Hardwick
‘The Novelry literally takes your hand and walks you through each stage of how to write a book. From the idea, right to the last chapter.’
Nicola Berry
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