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The Publishing Industry
Novel Writing Process

Can AI Write a Novel for You?

June 14, 2026
Can AI Write a Novel for You?
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Getting Feedback
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Beginnings and Endings
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Finding Novel Ideas
Prize
Gothic and Horror
Podcast
Contemporary Fiction
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Young Adult Fiction
Starting to Write
How to Get Published
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Romance
Writing a Series of Novels
Success Stories
Historical Fiction
Crime and Suspense
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Hero Books
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Memoir and Autofiction
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Characters
Plotting and Planning

Writing Relationships Between Characters

May 23, 2021
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Louise Dean
If you're thinking about writing a series of novels, you're looking for constancy and change. Here's how to plan and structure your series.
Writing Relationships Between Characters
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Finding Novel Ideas
Guest Authors

Thriller Story Ideas and the Influence of Fairy Tales

May 16, 2021
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Harriet Tyce
Are you looking for thriller story ideas? Don't wait for inspiration to fall from the sky; root around in your favourite tales like bestselling authors!
Thriller Story Ideas and the Influence of Fairy Tales
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Confidence and Motivation
Novel Writing Process
Revision and Editing

Tackling My First Draft

May 9, 2021
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Emylia Hall
Not sure how to write a book? It all starts with the first draft. Author Emylia Hall shares her experience of finishing the first draft of a story and preparing for edits.
Tackling My First Draft
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Guest Authors
Novel Writing Process
Literary Fiction

Sarah Winman on Still Life

May 4, 2021
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Sarah Winman
Sarah Winman, author of Still Life, discusses the magic and joy that inspired her latest novel and explores why the tone of a story can say so much.
Sarah Winman on Still Life
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Children’s Fiction
Characters
Guest Authors

How to Write Villains for Children’s Books

Apr 18, 2021
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Polly Ho-Yen
The famous children’s book characters we remember are often the villains. If you’re wondering how to write great fictional baddies, here are some top tips!
How to Write Villains for Children’s Books
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Guest Authors
Novel Writing Process
Confidence and Motivation

Veronica Henry on Trusting the Process

Apr 11, 2021
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Veronica Henry
Author Veronica Henry on her writing process, from ideas to motivation, and how she has learned to trust the creative journey after writing more than 20 novels!
Veronica Henry on Trusting the Process
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Guest Authors
Confidence and Motivation

Erin Kelly on Writing with Music

Mar 28, 2021
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Erin Kelly
If you like writing with music, you’re not alone. Erin Kelly, bestselling author of psychological thrillers, discusses how music and writing can blend into inspiration.
Erin Kelly on Writing with Music
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Genres
Finding Novel Ideas

High-Concept Fiction

Mar 18, 2021
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Katie Khan
Does your book have a high concept? Should authors be considering high concept vs low concept? Katie Khan defines high-concept fiction and how to write it!
High-Concept Fiction
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Crime and Suspense
Guest Authors
Craft and Technique

Val McDermid’s Crime Fiction: Narrative Structure

Mar 14, 2021
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Val McDermid
Val McDermid, author of blockbusting crime fiction, breaks down the narrative structure of crime novels and offers expert advice on how to write a crime story.
Val McDermid’s Crime Fiction: Narrative Structure
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Guest Authors
Memoir and Autofiction

Nikesh Shukla on Writing with Soul

Feb 21, 2021
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Nikesh Shukla
Nikesh Shukla, award-winning author and editor of The Good Immigrant, explores the spiritual side of writing, how to write with soul, and why it matters.
Nikesh Shukla on Writing with Soul
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Romance
Novel Writing Process

Falling in Love with a Setting

Feb 14, 2021
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Emylia Hall
Love stories aren’t just about the characters; the backdrop of their romantic journey can be just as important. Author Emylia Hall explores setting in romance.
Falling in Love with a Setting
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Science Fiction and Fantasy
Genres
Guest Authors

Writing Dystopian Fiction

Feb 7, 2021
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Polly Ho-Yen
Writing dystopian fiction or reading a lot of dystopian books? Read our insights and tips on this great genre, where a writer’s imagination can run free.
Writing Dystopian Fiction