The creative writing blog

Emily Kitchin

A publishing editor shares the secrets from a Big Five publisher, including how to edit your novel and publishing trends.

L.R. Lam

Learn how to write a brilliant subplot with definitions, tips and techniques from the world’s top-rated writing school.

C.L. Taylor

C.L. Taylor shares her journey through the psychological thriller genre, and identifies the authors who stand out in a crowded market. Cally also shares her take on the three vital ingredients for a bestseller—a must-read if you’re writing crime and suspense or psychological thrillers.

Nic Caws

Nic Caws, formerly a romance editor at Headline Eternal and Mills and Boon, shares five reasons to fall in love with romance novels and why you should write your romantic fiction book right now.

Bea Fitzgerald

What is BookTok? How can authors start using it? Here are 10 top tips for writers on how to use TikTok and be part of the online community that loves books!

Carla Jenkins

The Novelry graduate Carla Jenkins shares her writing journey to celebrate the publication of her debut novel, Fifty Minutes, by Hachette, one of the Big Five publishers.

Krystle Appiah

How do you use the active voice versus passive voice? Learn how to structure your sentences with definitions and examples from The Novelry, the world’s top-rated novel writing school.

Tara Conklin

Bestselling author Tara Conklin shares her writing journey and why you should keep writing even if you’re told you will never be a writer.

The Novelry

Everything you need to know about literary devices and how to use them in your own writing.

Libby Page

Thinking about writing a sequel to your novel? Bestselling author Libby Page shares key questions to ask yourself when planning a sequel or a series.

Alice Kuipers

Concrete tools to overcome self-sabotage including self-doubt, overwhelm, procrastination, perfectionism, technical challenges and comparison, from The Novelry—the world’s best-loved writing school.

The Novelry

What makes an editor at a publishing house think “I have to buy that book”? And how important is the hook or premise? Publishing editors from the Big Five publishing houses share examples of the books they had to acquire and why.