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How to Read Like a Writer

December 14, 2025
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Crime and Suspense
Craft and Technique
Guest Authors

How to Create Tension in a Story: The Moral Dilemma

Jan 9, 2022
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Jack Jordan
Want to know how to create tension in a story? A moral dilemma could be the key, according to bestselling author Jack Jordan who shares top tips and examples.
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Revision and Editing
Guest Authors
Getting Feedback

Stacey Halls on Being Edited

Dec 19, 2021
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Stacey Halls
What’s it like being edited, and do you have to do what your editor suggests? The bestselling author of The Familiars on her feedback formula of 'more or less'.
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Literary Fiction
Guest Authors
Novel Writing Process

Diana Evans on Instincts in Writing

Dec 12, 2021
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Diana Evans
Take risks, listen to what your characters want to do, and embrace uncertainty, writes the award-winning author of Ordinary People and 26a, Diana Evans.
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Novel Writing Process
How to Get Published
The Basics

How to Write a Novel Synopsis

Dec 5, 2021
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The Novelry
Writing a book synopsis can be tricky, but The Novelry is here to help with a clear guide on how to write a synopsis for your novel, ready for a literary agent.
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Confidence and Motivation
Novel Writing Process

Why It’s Better to Write Together

Nov 28, 2021
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Mahsuda Snaith
If your story is stuck, reach out to a writer's group. Mahsuda Snaith, author, explains how connecting with other writers helps when you've lost your way.
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Confidence and Motivation
Novel Writing Process
Guest Authors

Rachel Joyce on How to Overcome Self-Doubt as a Writer

Nov 21, 2021
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Rachel Joyce
Rachel Joyce, bestselling author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, writes about how to overcome self-doubt as a writer.
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Guest Authors
Science Fiction and Fantasy

Kendare Blake on the Magic of Writing

Nov 14, 2021
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Kendare Blake
New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake believes writing is the closest thing in this world to real magic - because it gives you the power of creation.
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Meet the Team
Confidence and Motivation

Writing With Evie Wyld

Oct 31, 2021
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The Novelry
Evie Wyld on her journey to becoming a published author and her top writing tips.
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Success Stories
Children’s Fiction

Rashmi Sirdeshpande’s Success Story

Oct 30, 2021
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Rashmi Sirdeshpande
Graduate of The Novelry, Rashmi Sirdeshpande, on becoming a published author of children's fiction with Puffin Books.
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Revision and Editing
Novel Writing Process

Self Editing For Fiction Writers: 10 Top Tips

Oct 24, 2021
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Lizzy Goudsmit Kay
Self editing can be heartwrenching and time-consuming for fiction writers, but Lizzy Goudsmit-Kay is sharing wisdom gained during her years as an editor!
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Guest Authors
Contemporary Fiction
Historical Fiction

Katie Fforde on Getting Familiar with Her Stories

Oct 17, 2021
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Katie Fforde
It all starts with a theme, next comes character, but for bestselling author Katie Fforde, the way to write is by 'getting her hands in the clay.'
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Science Fiction and Fantasy
Meet the Team
Genres

SFF Writing at The Novelry

Oct 10, 2021
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Craig Leyenaar
SFF writing is a world of fun! And if you want to bring your speculative fiction to life, an experienced SFF editor is a must.
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