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The Gruesome Appeal of Body Horror Books

October 29, 2025
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Craft and Technique

Open With the Action: Mastering ‘In Medias Res’

May 21, 2025
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Amanda Reynolds
In medias res (not in media res) means starting a story in the middle. We define the technique and give some examples for writers in this helpful blog.
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Guest Authors

Chris Hadfield’s Out-Of-This-World Writing Advice

May 18, 2025
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Gina Sorell
Chris Hadfield may be best known for orbiting the Earth, but he is also a multiple New York Times bestselling author. Read on for his stellar writing advice!
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Novel Writing Process
Editing

Beta Readers and How to Work With Them

May 14, 2025
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Gina Sorell
A beta reader can be a great help to an author, but what do beta readers do, and how far does beta reading go in terms of feedback? We explain all in this blog!
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Novel Writing Process

Sowing Seeds: Why Writing is Like Gardening

May 11, 2025
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Ella McLeod
Writing a novel is like growing a garden: as the author, you plan, prepare, plant, nourish, water, and care for your story. The result? A beautiful book in bloom!
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Writing Competitions
Prize

Could You Write The Next Big Story?

May 2, 2025
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Louise Dean
Enter The Next Big Story creative writing prize at The Novelry for a chance to win $100,000 (£75,000). Eight shortlisters will receive The Finished Novel Course.
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Literary Agents
Getting Published

Behind the Scenes with Eve White Literary Agency

Apr 27, 2025
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Eve White
Literary agents can be a mystery to unpublished authors. Here’s an insight into one, the Eve White Literary Agency, and how their agents work with their clients.
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The Publishing Industry

The Novelry’s Guide to Independent Bookstore Day 2025

Apr 24, 2025
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Jessica Read
Not sure what Independent Bookstore Day is or how you can celebrate it? Here’s a guide to our team’s favorite indie bookstores across the U.S. and Canada.
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Podcast

Your Spring Soundbites: 7 Top Tips from The Novelry on Writing Podcast

Apr 20, 2025
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Elsa Doig
We look back at the top tips for writers taken from the second season of our creative writing podcast, The Novelry on Writing.
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Craft and Technique
Last Sentences

What is an Epilogue—and Should You Write One?

Apr 16, 2025
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Amanda Reynolds
Is an epilogue necessary at the end of a novel? We explain the meaning of epilogues along with how, when, and why authors might use them—with examples.
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Novel Writing Process

What is the Setting of a Story? Tips and Examples

Apr 13, 2025
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Melanie Conklin
What is the setting in a work of fiction? Hint: it’s not just the location of your story! Explore these setting examples of time and place to help you write your novel.
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Hero Books
Craft and Technique

The Great Gatsby: Style and Legacy

Apr 6, 2025
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The Novelry
The Great Gatsby is a classic, the most popular of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s books. For its 100th birthday, we explore Gatsby’s style, themes, and enduring legacy.
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Confidence and Motivation
Meet the Team

Kate Davies: ‘Write Like Nobody’s Watching’

Mar 30, 2025
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Kate Davies
What scares you the most? Kate Davies explains how we can use our fears of writing certain things to elevate a story not just for ourselves but for readers, too.
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