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Guest Authors
The Writing Routine
M.L. Rio on Why You Don’t Have to Write Alone
January 25, 2026
M.L. Rio on Why You Don’t Have to Write Alone
Craft and Technique
Revision and Editing
How to Create a Clean Writing Style
Jul 26, 2020
Katie Khan
If you’re looking to develop a prose writing style that’s clean and uncluttered, try our top tips for authors on how to write your fiction with style and clarity!
How to Create a Clean Writing Style
Revision and Editing
Novel Writing Process
Rough Draft vs Final Draft: Before and After
Jul 19, 2020
The Novelry
We explore how to write a rough draft by comparing the first drafts of several books to their final drafts, to see how the writing examples change in the process.
Rough Draft vs Final Draft: Before and After
Meet the Team
How to Get Published
Meet Emylia Hall
Jul 12, 2020
Emylia Hall
Writing coach Emylia Hall, bestselling author of book-club favorite novels and now a cozy crime series, tells The Novelry about her road to publication.
Meet Emylia Hall
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Guest Authors
Finding Novel Ideas
‘Why I Write’ with Author Kate Hamer
Jul 5, 2020
Kate Hamer
Kate Hamer shares the creative influences and process behind her acclaimed novels in this inspiring look at an author’s life, perfect for both readers and writers.
‘Why I Write’ with Author Kate Hamer
Crime and Suspense
Guest Authors
Writing Crime Fiction with Mark Billingham’s Tips
Jun 21, 2020
Mark Billingham
Wondering how to write good crime fiction? Mark Billingham, acclaimed author of multiple crime novels, is here with his top tips on writing the best crime fiction.
Writing Crime Fiction with Mark Billingham’s Tips
Meet the Team
Meet Katie Khan
May 24, 2020
Katie Khan
Meet Katie Khan, author of speculative fiction and writing coach at The Novelry, as she explains why creating a great story is all about ‘what happens next.’
Meet Katie Khan
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Craft and Technique
Starting to Write
The Basics
Writing the First Chapter of a Novel
May 17, 2020
Louise Dean
Wondering how to start the first chapter of a book? Begin writing a great opening for your story with this engaging guide from The Novelry.
Writing the First Chapter of a Novel
Crime and Suspense
Guest Authors
Novel Writing Process
Louise Doughty on Writing
Apr 19, 2020
Louise Doughty
Author Louise Doughty gives her best advice to writers on the research process, discussing her novels and the setting of her suspense thriller, Platform Seven.
Louise Doughty on Writing
Starting to Write
Genres
The Publishing Industry
The Basics
Book Genres: An Essential Guide for Fiction Writers
Mar 1, 2020
The Novelry
A guide to popular book genres, subgenres, and new types of genre. We explore why fiction categories matter and how to write your book with genre in mind.
Book Genres: An Essential Guide for Fiction Writers
Starting to Write
Novel Writing Process
Best Book Titles
Dec 20, 2019
Louise Dean
Book names can say so much! We look at a selection of good book titles across different fiction eras to help writers create a noteworthy title for their own book.
Best Book Titles
Success Stories
Guest Authors
How to Get Published
Susie Bower’s Success Story
Dec 8, 2019
Susie Bower
Read the success story of Susie Bower, a graduate of The Novelry, and her views on how to write a children’s book and get it published.
Susie Bower’s Success Story
Hero Books
Craft and Technique
Orwell’s Writing Style
Nov 10, 2019
Louise Dean
With Orwellian language as prescient as ever, we look at the life of the writer of 1984, exploring George Orwell’s literary style through his beliefs and influences.
Orwell’s Writing Style
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