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Why a Strong Premise is the Foundation of a Great Story

February 22, 2026
Why a Strong Premise is the Foundation of a Great Story
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Crime and Suspense
Guest Authors
The Writing Routine

A.A. Dhand on Writing a Page-Turner

May 7, 2023
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A. A. Dhand
Enjoy a sneak peak into our live Q&A with A. A. Dhand, in which he shared advice on how to pace a page-turning novel.
A.A. Dhand on Writing a Page-Turner
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Meet the Team
Genres
How to Get Published

L.R. Lam on Writing Across Genres

Apr 30, 2023
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L.R. Lam
Hear from our writing coach L.R. Lam, who has published lots of books across the speculative genre and beyond!
L.R. Lam on Writing Across Genres
Portrait image of author Rebecca Ley, graduate of The Novelry, holding a copy of her novel, The Trip.
Success Stories
The Writing Routine

Rebecca Ley on Writing The Trip

Apr 28, 2023
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Rebecca Ley
Read how Rebecca Ley used two of our courses to write her two published novels, how she wrote during lockdown, and how she planned her second book.
Rebecca Ley on Writing The Trip
Kate Riordan shares her love of historical fiction and advice for choosing your era.
Historical Fiction
Novel Writing Process
Genres

Historical Fiction

Apr 25, 2023
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Kate Riordan
What is historical fiction? Get the in-depth guide to the fiction genre and all the popular subgenres here.
Historical Fiction
Couple embrace. How to write a romance novel. Tips for every love story and every sub-genre.
Romance
Genres

How to Write a Romance Novel

Apr 23, 2023
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Libby Page
Top tips from a bestselling author on how to plan and write a romantic novel, with examples and a story template to get you writing your own hit romance!
How to Write a Romance Novel
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Science Fiction and Fantasy
Children’s Fiction
Plotting and Planning

World-Building: Who, What, Where, Why, and How

Apr 16, 2023
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Craig Leyenaar
Our expert editor answers big worldbuilding questions to help you bring your world to life, whether you write fantasy, science fiction or anything else!
World-Building: Who, What, Where, Why, and How
A journey through mountains. Tips on how to write a book.
Starting to Write
Novel Writing Process
The Basics

How to Write a Book

Apr 9, 2023
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The Novelry
How to write a book. The most comprehensive free guide from the world’s top-rated creative writing team taking writers through to major publishing deals.
How to Write a Book
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Craft and Technique
Crime and Suspense

What is Chekhov’s Gun and How Can You Use It?

Mar 26, 2023
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The Novelry
The Chekhov’s gun theory can add layers to your writing and heighten your reader’s satisfaction. We explore its origin, meaning, and several examples.
What is Chekhov’s Gun and How Can You Use It?
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Guest Authors
Literary Fiction
Confidence and Motivation

The Elements of Yann Martel’s Writing Life

Mar 19, 2023
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Yann Martel
Yann Martel, bestselling author of Life of Pi and other award-winning novels, on his life as a writer and how finding joy in words leads to incredible stories.
The Elements of Yann Martel’s Writing Life
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Revision and Editing
Plotting and Planning
The Basics
Guest Authors

Pacing a Novel: Practical Tips

Mar 12, 2023
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Anna Mazzola
Writing a novel with great pace is important in any genre. In this article, we unpack the meaning of pace, look at examples, and explore how to pace a story.
Pacing a Novel: Practical Tips
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Guest Authors
Romance
The Writing Routine

How Beth O’Leary Writes Her Bestsellers

Mar 5, 2023
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Beth O’Leary
Beth O’Leary has written books beloved by millions of readers around the world, two of which have been adapted for the screen. Read about her process and tips!
How Beth O’Leary Writes Her Bestsellers
Portrait image of author and founder of The Novelry, Louise Dean, beside the covers of some of her books.
Novel Writing Process
How to Get Published

Writing a Novel to Get Published

Mar 2, 2023
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Louise Dean
Writing a novel can bring great joy to your daily life. Here are some tips from the world's favorite novel writing course to get you motivated to get writing.
Writing a Novel to Get Published