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Plotting and Planning
Novel Writing Process
The Basics
Why a Strong Premise is the Foundation of a Great Story
February 22, 2026
Why a Strong Premise is the Foundation of a Great Story
Starting to Write
The Best Creative Writing Classes
Mar 1, 2023
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.
The Best Creative Writing Classes
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Genres
Contemporary Fiction
What is Up Lit?
Feb 26, 2023
Libby Page
What is UpLit? Discover this uplifting fiction genre, why it’s grown in popularity, and how you can write feel-good stories full of hope, warmth, and connection.
What is Up Lit?
Success Stories
Confidence and Motivation
Guest Authors
Becky Hunter’s Success Story
Feb 22, 2023
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’.
Becky Hunter’s Success Story
Crime and Suspense
Guest Authors
Novel Writing Process
An Interview with Sarah Vaughan, Author of Global Bestsellers
Feb 19, 2023
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!
An Interview with Sarah Vaughan, Author of Global Bestsellers
Literary Agents
How to Get Published
Trident Media Group Submissions: 10 Tips for a Perfect Package
Feb 5, 2023
The Novelry
Literary agents from the Trident Media Group share submissions tips to help you secure representation from your dream agent.
Trident Media Group Submissions: 10 Tips for a Perfect Package
Characters
Craft and Technique
Internal and External Conflict in Fiction
Jan 29, 2023
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!
Internal and External Conflict in Fiction
Guest Authors
The Writing Routine
Juno Dawson: Writer and Juggler
Jan 22, 2023
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.
Juno Dawson: Writer and Juggler
Craft and Technique
Characters
The Basics
Narrative Perspective
Jan 8, 2023
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.
Narrative Perspective
Novel Writing Process
Confidence and Motivation
The Writing Routine
Writing Tips From Authors
Jan 1, 2023
The Novelry
What is the single best piece of advice a published author would give another writer? Find out here!
Writing Tips From Authors
Starting to Write
Novel Writing Process
The Writing Routine
How to Become an Author
Dec 25, 2022
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.
How to Become an Author
Podcast
Confidence and Motivation
The Writing Routine
The Best Writing Podcasts
Dec 18, 2022
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.
The Best Writing Podcasts
Historical Fiction
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Genres
Saga Fiction: Why Should You Read (and Write) It?
Dec 11, 2022
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!
Saga Fiction: Why Should You Read (and Write) It?
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