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Confidence and Motivation
The Writing Routine

Tips for Planning a DIY Writing Retreat

October 4, 2026

Planning a DIY writing retreat or going away to write? Our team of published authors give their tips for making your writing retreat successful and productive.

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Crime and Suspense
Guest Authors

The “Fizzy Feeling” of Writing a Hit: Andrea Mara’s Top Tips

September 27, 2026

Sunday Times bestselling Irish novelist Andrea Mara discusses the “fizzy feeling” of writing her hit novel, All Her Fault, which was adapted for television starring Succession’s Sarah Snook.

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The Publishing Industry
How to Get Published

How to Find Your Comp Titles

September 20, 2026
Dhonielle Clayton

Struggling to pitch your novel? Learn what comp titles are, how many you need, and where to find the right comparisons for your book.

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Novel Writing Process
Craft and Technique
Crime and Suspense

The Secret to Concocting an Agatha Christie-Style Mystery

September 13, 2026

Discover the secrets of Agatha Christie-style mystery writing, from creating compelling characters and dropping clues to crafting twists and red herrings. Guest blogger and fellow mystery writer Sam Burr has been investigating!

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Confidence and Motivation
The Writing Routine

Dear Writer, This is Why You Need a Deadline

September 6, 2026

Deadlines don’t have to be scary. Bestselling authors and writing coaches share how deadlines build momentum, discipline, and creative flow, and share a few of their productivity secrets with you.

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Meet the Team
Getting Feedback
Confidence and Motivation

How a Writing Coach Can Help You and Your Book

August 30, 2026
Alice Kuipers

Discover how a creative writing coach can help you develop your story, build confidence, overcome writing blocks, and finish your novel. You can also learn about The Novelry’s team of coaches, and how they work with our writers.

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The Writing Routine
Success Stories
Revision and Editing

How Black Cake Author Charmaine Wilkerson Wrote a Smash Hit Picked by Oprah

August 23, 2026

Discover bestselling author Charmaine Wilkerson’s advice for writers on plotting, drafting, editing, creativity, and self-doubt.

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Historical Fiction
Characters

Women in Historical Fiction: Reclaiming the Stories History Left Behind

August 16, 2026

From Hamnet to Miss Dickens, historical fiction books have the power to restore women’s agency, often set in eras when society was not too kind to them. Today, author Susan Stokes-Chapman discusses the importance of these characters and offers recommendations for some of the best novels in the genre.

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The Writing Routine
Novel Writing Process
Plotting and Planning

How To (Really) Write a Novel in 90 Days

August 9, 2026
Alice Kuipers

Discover how bestselling authors write first drafts in just three months. Learn practical tips, build a writing habit, and join The Big Write Challenge this September.

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The Novelry’s New Logo

July 29, 2026
Louise Dean

Discover the story behind The Novelry’s new logo and why a budding flower captures our mission to grow writers.

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