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The Writing Routine
Science Fiction and Fantasy
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8 Tricks We Learned About Writing from “Queen of Faerie” Holly Black

April 26, 2026
8 Tricks We Learned About Writing from “Queen of Faerie” Holly Black
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Writing a Series of Novels
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Novel Writing Process
The Basics

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.
What is the Setting of a Story? Tips and Examples
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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.
The Great Gatsby: Style and 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.
Kate Davies: ‘Write Like Nobody’s Watching’
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Starting to Write
Characters

Why Fan Fiction is Big News in Publishing

Mar 23, 2025
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Bea Fitzgerald
Have you been seeing fan fiction news online? Bea Fitzgerald’s author guide to fanfic explains why it’s grown so popular—and why publishing is watching.
Why Fan Fiction is Big News in Publishing
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Starting to Write
Finding Novel Ideas
Guest Authors

Shiny New Idea Syndrome: How to Choose Which Story to Write

Mar 16, 2025
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Clare Mackintosh
Too many story ideas and not enough time to write them? Here’s bestselling author Clare Mackintosh’s guide on how to assess your ideas and pick the best one.
Shiny New Idea Syndrome: How to Choose Which Story to Write
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Guest Authors
Novel Writing Process

Chris Whitaker on Writing All the Colors of the Dark

Mar 9, 2025
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Elsa Doig
Author Chris Whitaker talks with The Novelry about his genre-bending novel All the Colors of the Dark and how he writes his bestselling books.
Chris Whitaker on Writing All the Colors of the Dark
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Craft and Technique
Genres

What is Situational Irony?

Mar 2, 2025
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Amanda Reynolds
What is the definition of situational irony and how can writers use it in a novel? Discover its meaning here, with several literature examples from different genres.
What is Situational Irony?
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Contemporary Fiction
The Publishing Industry
Genres

What is Women’s Fiction?

Feb 23, 2025
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Gina Sorell
Women’s fiction: what does it mean? Explore the definition of this genre and find out why books are categorized as women’s fiction with author Gina Sorell.
What is Women’s Fiction?
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Memoir and Autofiction
Starting to Write
Genres

5 Essential Ingredients for Writing a Memoir

Feb 16, 2025
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Alice Kuipers
What is a memoir and how can you write one? Start writing your own life story today with these essential tips from award-winning memoirist Alice Kuipers.
5 Essential Ingredients for Writing a Memoir
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Romance
Science Fiction and Fantasy
Guest Authors

Ashley Poston’s Recipe for Romance: Just Add Magic

Feb 9, 2025
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Ashley Poston
Learn how to weave magic into the writing of your speculative fantasy romance books with these tips from bestselling author Ashley Poston.
Ashley Poston’s Recipe for Romance: Just Add Magic
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Podcast
Starting to Write

The Novelry on Writing Podcast: How to Create a Title for Your Book

Feb 4, 2025
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The Novelry
Every book needs a name! Come up with some ideas for a title with our top tips on naming your novel in this transcript of The Novelry on Writing Podcast.
The Novelry on Writing Podcast: How to Create a Title for Your Book
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Characters
Genres
The Basics

What is a Fictional Character?

Feb 2, 2025
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Alice Kuipers
The principal character in a work of fiction is the reader’s guide through your novel. But who are they, and how can we write them? Read our best advice here.
What is a Fictional Character?