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January 11, 2026
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Guest Authors
The Writing Routine

Juno Dawson: Writer and Juggler

Jan 22, 2023
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Juno Dawson
Award-winning and bestselling author Juno Dawson shares some insight into her working life and brings a much-needed dose of reality to the creative lifestyle.
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Craft and Technique
Characters
The Basics

Narrative Perspective

Jan 8, 2023
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Francine Toon
Your novel's narrative perspective will determine the shape your story takes. To help you make this big decision, Francine Toon sheds light on your options.
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Novel Writing Process
Confidence and Motivation
The Writing Routine

Writing Tips From Authors

Jan 1, 2023
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The Novelry
What is the single best piece of advice a published author would give another writer? Find out here!
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Starting to Write
Novel Writing Process
The Writing Routine

How to Become an Author

Dec 25, 2022
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The Novelry
How do successful authors really write their books? We asked over 200 famous authors to tell us their secrets. Get advice and tips to write your book here.
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Podcast
Confidence and Motivation
The Writing Routine

The Best Writing Podcasts

Dec 18, 2022
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The Novelry
Writing podcasts are packed with insights and inspiration, and there are hundreds to choose from! To help narrow your search, we’ve rounded up some of the best.
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Historical Fiction
Meet the Team
Genres

Saga Fiction: Why Should You Read (and Write) It?

Dec 11, 2022
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Gillian Holmes
The term saga fiction might not be instantly recognisable to you, but you’re doubtless familiar with these bestselling stories – you may even be writing one!
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Guest Authors
Historical Fiction
Novel Writing Process

An Interview with Kristin Hannah

Dec 4, 2022
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The Novelry
Read our interview with Kristin Hannah, bestselling author of hits like The Nightingale, The Four Winds, and Firefly Lane, for great insights and tips!
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Revision and Editing
Craft and Technique

Show, Don’t Tell

Nov 27, 2022
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Josie Humber
‘Show, don’t tell’ is a classic piece of writing advice, but many writers aren’t sure if they’re doing it—and if not, how to start. Here, we show you how!
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Craft and Technique
Plotting and Planning
The Basics

A Guide to Story Structure

Nov 25, 2022
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The Novelry
Story structure is a foundational element of any book. But with so many factors and so many possible structures, how do you find the right fit for your story?
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Guest Authors
Science Fiction and Fantasy
Novel Writing Process

Alix E. Harrow on Breaking the Writing Rules

Nov 20, 2022
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Alix E. Harrow
Alix E. Harrow shares her love of breaking the writing rules on perspective, tense, structure and more. Find out how you, too, can bring your story to life!
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Literary Agents
How to Get Published
The Basics

How to Write a Query Letter That Gets a Literary Agent’s Attention

Nov 18, 2022
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The Novelry
Wondering how to write a query letter for your book? Follow these simple steps to craft a pitch letter that gets agents excited to read your manuscript.
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Writing a Series of Novels
How to Get Published

How to Write a Book Series

Nov 13, 2022
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Piers Torday
Most writers have pondered how to write a book series. We want to stay in the rich universes we create - but how do we keep readers hooked, too?
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