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Rosie Storey’s Rejection Advice for Writers

January 11, 2026
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Starting to Write
Characters

Why Fan Fiction is Big News in Publishing

Mar 23, 2025
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Bea Fitzgerald
Have you been seeing fan fiction news online? Bea Fitzgerald’s author guide to fanfic explains why it’s grown so popular—and why publishing is watching.
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Starting to Write
Finding Novel Ideas
Guest Authors

Shiny New Idea Syndrome: How to Choose Which Story to Write

Mar 16, 2025
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Clare Mackintosh
Too many story ideas and not enough time to write them? Here’s bestselling author Clare Mackintosh’s guide on how to assess your ideas and pick the best one.
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Novel Writing Process

Chris Whitaker on Writing All the Colors of the Dark

Mar 9, 2025
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Elsa Doig
Author Chris Whitaker talks with The Novelry about his genre-bending novel All the Colors of the Dark and how he writes his bestselling books.
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Craft and Technique
Genres

What is Situational Irony?

Mar 2, 2025
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Amanda Reynolds
What is the definition of situational irony and how can writers use it in a novel? Discover its meaning here, with several literature examples from different genres.
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Contemporary Fiction
The Publishing Industry
Genres

What is Women’s Fiction?

Feb 23, 2025
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Gina Sorell
Women’s fiction: what does it mean? Explore the definition of this genre and find out why books are categorized as women’s fiction with author Gina Sorell.
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Memoir and Autofiction
Starting to Write
Genres

5 Essential Ingredients for Writing a Memoir

Feb 16, 2025
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Alice Kuipers
What is a memoir and how can you write one? Start writing your own life story today with these essential tips from award-winning memoirist Alice Kuipers.
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Romance
Science Fiction and Fantasy
Guest Authors

Ashley Poston’s Recipe for Romance: Just Add Magic

Feb 9, 2025
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Ashley Poston
Learn how to weave magic into the writing of your speculative fantasy romance books with these tips from bestselling author Ashley Poston.
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Characters
Genres
The Basics

What is a Fictional Character?

Feb 2, 2025
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Alice Kuipers
The principal character in a work of fiction is the reader’s guide through your novel. But who are they, and how can we write them? Read our best advice here.
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Young Adult Fiction
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The 25 Best YA Books of All Time

Jan 29, 2025
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Ella McLeod
Reading or writing a YA novel? Discover the best Young Adult books in this genre deep dive, from classic lit by famous authors to contemporary popular stories.
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Guest Authors
Gothic and Horror
Genres

American Gothic: Katharine Beutner on Writing ‘New England Gothic’

Jan 26, 2025
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Katharine Beutner
What defines a fiction novel as New England Gothic instead of Southern Gothic, American Gothic, or dark academia? Writer Katharine Beutner reveals all.
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Writing Competitions
Prize

Writing Competitions

Jan 22, 2025
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The Novelry
Explore this extensive list of the best creative writing competitions and contests of 2025, with options for writers of all genres. Your story could win a cash prize!
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Starting to Write
Genres
The Basics

What is a Novel?

Jan 19, 2025
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Ella McLeod
Discover the definition of a novel, explore its various genres, and enhance your understanding of its history with this comprehensive guide from The Novelry.
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