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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
Plotting and Planning
Finding Novel Ideas
Prize
Gothic and Horror
Podcast
Contemporary Fiction
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Meet the Team
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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Headshot of author Mark Billingham beside the covers of three of his highly acclaimed crime fiction novels.
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
Author and writing coach Katie Khan beside the covers of her speculative fiction novels.
Meet the Team

Meet Katie Khan

May 24, 2020
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Katie Khan
Meet Katie Khan, author of speculative fiction and a writing coach at The Novelry, as she explains why creating a great story is all about “what happens next.”
Meet Katie Khan
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Craft and Technique
Starting to Write
The Basics

Writing the First Chapter of a Novel

May 17, 2020
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Louise Dean
Wondering how to start the first chapter of a book? Begin writing a great opening for your story with this engaging guide from The Novelry.
Writing the First Chapter of a Novel
Author Louise Doughty shown beside a copy of her novel Platform Seven, which is illuminated by an anglepoise lamp.
Crime and Suspense
Guest Authors
Novel Writing Process

Louise Doughty on Writing

Apr 19, 2020
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Louise Doughty
Author Louise Doughty gives her best advice to writers on the research process, discussing her novels and the setting of her suspense thriller, Platform Seven.
Louise Doughty on Writing
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Starting to Write
Genres
The Publishing Industry
The Basics

Book Genres: An Essential Guide for Fiction Writers

Mar 1, 2020
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The Novelry
A guide to popular book genres, subgenres, and new types of genre. We explore why fiction categories matter and how to write your book with genre in mind.
Book Genres: An Essential Guide for Fiction Writers
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Starting to Write
Novel Writing Process

Best Book Titles

Dec 20, 2019
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Louise Dean
Book names can say so much! We look at a selection of good book titles across different fiction eras to help writers create a noteworthy title for their own book.
Best Book Titles
Author Susie Bower holding up a copy of her children’s book, School for Nobodies.
Success Stories
Guest Authors
How to Get Published

Susie Bower’s Success Story

Dec 8, 2019
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Susie Bower
Read the success story of Susie Bower, a graduate of The Novelry, and her views on how to write a children’s book and get it published.
Susie Bower’s Success Story
An illustrated portrait of the author George Orwell against a backdrop of a spilled ink pot, and a collage of his book covers.
Hero Books
Craft and Technique

Orwell’s Writing Style

Nov 10, 2019
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Louise Dean
With Orwellian language as prescient as ever, we look at the life of the writer of 1984, exploring George Orwell’s literary style through his beliefs and influences.
Orwell’s Writing Style
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Starting to Write
Beginnings and Endings

First Lines of Famous Novels

Oct 10, 2019
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The Novelry
How do writers compose the first lines of their books? In this article, we study some of the best and most memorable opening lines in fiction.
First Lines of Famous Novels
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Science Fiction and Fantasy
Craft and Technique

Writing a Fantasy Battle Scene

Oct 6, 2019
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The Novelry
Wondering how to write a good battle scene for your fantasy novel? Learn how some of the most epic fight scenes in fiction were written with these examples!
Writing a Fantasy Battle Scene
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Characters
Plotting and Planning

Good and Evil in Literature

Sep 29, 2019
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Louise Dean
Good and evil exist in literature across all genres and eras. Here, we look at examples of good vs evil in theme and character to help you bring your story to life.
Good and Evil in Literature
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Confidence and Motivation

How to Be a Good Writer: Advice for Every Aspiring Author

Aug 11, 2019
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The Novelry
Wondering how to be a good writer? This encouraging and practical advice will help you build your confidence and craft so you can keep growing as a writer.
How to Be a Good Writer: Advice for Every Aspiring Author