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Craft and Technique
Starting to Write
The Basics

Should You Be Writing in Past Tense or Present Tense?

March 15, 2026
Should You Be Writing in Past Tense or Present Tense?
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Finding Novel Ideas
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Gothic and Horror
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Contemporary Fiction
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Literary Agents
Meet the Team
Young Adult Fiction
Starting to Write
How to Get Published
The Writing Routine
Revision and Editing
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Romance
Writing a Series of Novels
Success Stories
Historical Fiction
Crime and Suspense
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Children’s Fiction
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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.
Pacing a Novel: Practical Tips
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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!
How Beth O’Leary Writes Her Bestsellers
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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.
Writing a Novel to Get Published
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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.
The Best Creative Writing Classes
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Genres
Contemporary Fiction

What is Up Lit?

Feb 26, 2023
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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?
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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’.
Becky Hunter’s Success Story
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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!
An Interview with Sarah Vaughan, Author of Global Bestsellers
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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.
Trident Media Group Submissions: 10 Tips for a Perfect Package
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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!
Internal and External Conflict in Fiction
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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.
Juno Dawson: Writer and Juggler
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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.
Narrative Perspective
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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!
Writing Tips From Authors