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January 11, 2026
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Starting to Write
Novel Writing Process
The Basics

How to Write a Book

Apr 9, 2023
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The Novelry
How to write a book. The most comprehensive free guide from the world’s top-rated creative writing team taking writers through to major publishing deals.
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Craft and Technique
Crime and Suspense

What is Chekhov’s Gun and How Can You Use It?

Mar 26, 2023
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The Novelry
The Chekhov’s gun theory can add layers to your writing and heighten your reader’s satisfaction. We explore its origin, meaning, and several examples.
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Guest Authors
Literary Fiction
Confidence and Motivation

The Elements of Yann Martel’s Writing Life

Mar 19, 2023
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Yann Martel
Yann Martel, bestselling author of Life of Pi and other award-winning novels, on his life as a writer and how finding joy in words leads to incredible stories.
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Revision and Editing
Plotting and Planning
The Basics
Guest Authors

Pacing a Novel: Practical Tips

Mar 12, 2023
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Anna Mazzola
Writing a novel with great pace is important in any genre. In this article, we unpack the meaning of pace, look at examples, and explore how to pace a story.
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Guest Authors
Romance
The Writing Routine

How Beth O’Leary Writes Her Bestsellers

Mar 5, 2023
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Beth O’Leary
Beth O’Leary has written books beloved by millions of readers around the world, two of which have been adapted for the screen. Read about her process and tips!
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Novel Writing Process
How to Get Published

Writing a Novel to Get Published

Mar 2, 2023
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Louise Dean
Writing a novel can bring great joy to your daily life. Here are some tips from the world's favorite novel writing course to get you motivated to get writing.
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Starting to Write

The Best Creative Writing Classes

Mar 1, 2023
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The Novelry
What are the best creative writing classes available? Here's your guide to prices and what's included in the best available online right now.
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Genres
Contemporary Fiction

What is Up Lit?

Feb 26, 2023
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Libby Page
Up Lit is much more than a literary buzzword, and it may be a genre you’re interested in writing as its popularity continues to soar. Learn about it here!
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Success Stories
Confidence and Motivation
Guest Authors

Becky Hunter’s Success Story

Feb 22, 2023
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Becky Hunter
Find out how our courses helped Becky Hunter write her much-lauded novel, One Moment, dubbed ‘the most joyful, poignant debut of 2023’.
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Crime and Suspense
Guest Authors
Novel Writing Process

An Interview with Sarah Vaughan, Author of Global Bestsellers

Feb 19, 2023
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Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan, author of runaway hits like Anatomy of a Scandal, dives deep into her work and her process in this Q&A with us!
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Literary Agents
How to Get Published

Trident Media Group Submissions: 10 Tips for a Perfect Package

Feb 5, 2023
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The Novelry
Literary agents from the Trident Media Group share submissions tips to help you secure representation from your dream agent.
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Characters
Craft and Technique

Internal and External Conflict in Fiction

Jan 29, 2023
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Krystle Appiah
Great stories need conflict. But how do we define its meaning in fiction and what are the differences between internal and external conflict? Find out here!
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