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Craft and Technique
Starting to Write
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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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Guest Authors
Contemporary Fiction
Memoir and Autofiction

How to Find Your Writer’s Voice with Clare Pooley

Sep 13, 2020
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Clare Pooley
How do you find your true voice in writing? Bestselling author Clare Pooley shares her wisdom, insights, and top tips on finding your voice as a writer of fiction.
How to Find Your Writer’s Voice with Clare Pooley
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Guest Authors
Crime and Suspense
Confidence and Motivation

Harriet Tyce: One Last Throw

Sep 6, 2020
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Harriet Tyce
Bestselling crime writer Harriet Tyce on her writing journey, overcoming self-doubt, and why resilience is essential when your confidence turns traitor.
Harriet Tyce: One Last Throw
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Confidence and Motivation
The Writing Routine

September for Writers

Aug 30, 2020
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The Novelry
So, you'd rather be writing. How about writing when you're not writing? Here's how to get away with it.
September for Writers
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Craft and Technique
Plotting and Planning
Historical Fiction

Writing Dual Timeline Books

Aug 16, 2020
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The Novelry
Dual timeline books can be impactful, elegantly weaving alternate timelines through a story. We explain how writers can get this tricky narrative structure right.
Writing Dual Timeline Books
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Confidence and Motivation

How to Fall Back in Love With Your Novel

Aug 11, 2020
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Emylia Hall
Feeling unstuck with your novel? Emylia Hall’s tips on focusing on the details in your writing and paying attention to your original aims will get you back on track.
How to Fall Back in Love With Your Novel
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Craft and Technique
Contemporary Fiction

Atmosphere of a Story: Set Your Mood

Aug 9, 2020
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Emylia Hall
What is atmosphere in literature? How does it affect the mood and tone of your story? Emylia Hall looks at how to set the atmosphere of a book, with examples.
Atmosphere of a Story: Set Your Mood
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Craft and Technique
Revision and Editing

How to Create a Clean Writing Style

Jul 26, 2020
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Katie Khan
If you’re looking to develop a prose writing style that’s clean and uncluttered, try our top tips for authors on how to write your fiction with style and clarity!
How to Create a Clean Writing Style
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Revision and Editing
Novel Writing Process

Rough Draft vs Final Draft: Before and After

Jul 19, 2020
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The Novelry
We explore how to write a rough draft by comparing the first drafts of several books to their final drafts, to see how the writing examples change in the process.
Rough Draft vs Final Draft: Before and After
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Meet the Team
How to Get Published

Meet Emylia Hall

Jul 12, 2020
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Emylia Hall
Writing coach Emylia Hall, bestselling author of book-club favorite novels and now a cozy crime series, tells The Novelry about her road to publication.
Meet Emylia Hall
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Guest Authors
Finding Novel Ideas

‘Why I Write’ with Author Kate Hamer

Jul 5, 2020
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Kate Hamer
Kate Hamer shares the creative influences and process behind her acclaimed novels in this inspiring look at an author’s life, perfect for both readers and writers.
‘Why I Write’ with Author Kate Hamer
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Crime and Suspense
Guest Authors

Writing Crime Fiction with Mark Billingham’s Tips

Jun 21, 2020
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Mark Billingham
Wondering how to write good crime fiction? Mark Billingham, acclaimed author of multiple crime novels, is here with his top tips on writing the best crime fiction.
Writing Crime Fiction with Mark Billingham’s Tips
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Meet the Team

Meet Katie Khan

May 24, 2020
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Katie Khan
Meet Katie Khan, author of speculative fiction and writing coach at The Novelry, as she explains why creating a great story is all about ‘what happens next.’
Meet Katie Khan