The creative writing blog

Nikesh Shukla

Nikesh Shukla, award-winning author and editor of The Good Immigrant, explores the spiritual side of writing, how to write with soul, and why it matters.

Emylia Hall

Love stories aren’t just about the characters; the backdrop of their romantic journey can be just as important. Author Emylia Hall explores setting in romance.

Polly Ho-Yen

Writing dystopian fiction or reading a lot of dystopian books? Read our insights and tips on this great genre, where a writer’s imagination can run free.

Silvia Molteni

Literary agent Silvia Molteni discusses trends in children’s publishing and the types of children’s books she and other agents are currently looking for.

Emma Stonex

Emma Stonex, author of The Lamplighters and other books under a pseudonym, discusses research, ideas, and what to do when you don’t know what to write.

Ruth Hogan

Ruth Hogan, author of bestselling novel The Keeper of Lost Things, explains how she writes her books to preserve what might otherwise be lost.

The Novelry

Feeling nervous about your novel? Here are some top tips on how to feel more confident about your writing using The Novelry’s positive coaching method.

Emylia Hall

Giving the gift of learning how to write a novel is a gift that keeps on giving. Read bestselling author Emylia Hall’s thoughts on how to treat your writing as a gift.

Kate Riordan

Introducing Kate Riordan, author of bestselling historical fiction, mystery, and suspense novels, and now a writing coach at The Novelry.

Jessie Burton

Jessie Burton, author of The Muse and The Miniaturist, details her writing process and why it can be so frustrating—because, as writers, we are the process.

Katie Khan

It’s always helpful to get critical feedback on your fiction, but it must be at the right time, from the right person. Read our top tips on receiving writing feedback.

Emylia Hall

How to renew your love for your novel when the dreaded writer’s block gets in your way.