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The Novelry’s New Logo
Jul 29, 2026
Louise Dean
Discover the story behind The Novelry’s new logo and why a budding flower captures our mission to grow writers.
The Novelry’s New Logo
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Confidence and Motivation
Novel Writing Process
Plotting and Planning
How to Face the Unknowns of Your Story by Tashan Mehta
Jul 26, 2026
Tashan Mehta
Feeling lost in your novel? Fantasy author Tashan Mehta shares how embracing uncertainty, trusting your instincts, and listening to your story can transform your writing process.
How to Face the Unknowns of Your Story by Tashan Mehta
Contemporary Fiction
Why Yesteryear is the Most Talked-About Book of 2026
Jul 19, 2026
The Novelry
Is Yesteryear the best book of 2026, or its most divisive? Our editors weigh in on Caro Claire Burke’s buzzy debut, plus more must-read 2026 book club picks.
Why Yesteryear is the Most Talked-About Book of 2026
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Finding Novel Ideas
Literary Fiction
The Basics
What is an Epigraph—and How Do You Use One in Your Book?
Jul 12, 2026
Piers Torday
Discover what an epigraph is, why authors use them, where to find them, and how to choose the perfect quotation for your novel—while discovering other great epigraphs across literature.
What is an Epigraph—and How Do You Use One in Your Book?
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Romance
Craft and Technique
Guest Authors
How to Write Intimacy
Jul 5, 2026
Claire Daverley
Claire Daverley, writer of Talking at Night and People in Love, joins The Novelry for a guest blog on writing intimacy in romance books, from dialogue to subtle sensory details.
How to Write Intimacy
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Literary Agents
How to Get Published
The Publishing Industry
Everything You Need to Know About Pitching, According to Literary Agents
Jun 28, 2026
The Novelry
Top literary agents share expert advice on book pitches, query letters, comp titles, and submissions to help your manuscript stand out.
Everything You Need to Know About Pitching, According to Literary Agents
Plotting and Planning
Science Fiction and Fantasy
Characters
Subverting the “Chosen One” Trope
Jun 21, 2026
Simran Kaur Sandhu
Learn about the Chosen One trope and how to reinvent it for modern readers. From Harry Potter to Percy Jackson, why is this type of character so popular in fiction?
Subverting the “Chosen One” Trope
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The Publishing Industry
Novel Writing Process
Can AI Write a Novel for You?
Jun 14, 2026
Louise Dean
From AI-generated novels to the future of publishing, discover why creativity and human insight remain at the heart of great storytelling, from The Novelry founder Louise Dean.
Can AI Write a Novel for You?
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Craft and Technique
Genres
Science Fiction and Fantasy
How to Write Urban Fantasy: 5 Lessons from Cassandra Clare
Jun 7, 2026
The Novelry
Learn to write urban fantasy with five craft lessons from author Cassandra Clare on world-building, setting, uncanny details, inclusivity, and magic.
How to Write Urban Fantasy: 5 Lessons from Cassandra Clare
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How to Get Published
The Publishing Industry
Novel Writing Process
Bestsellers Don’t Happen by Accident: Lessons From 3 Bestselling Authors
May 31, 2026
The Novelry
How do you write a bestselling book? Three bestselling authors reveal how they developed their ideas, wrote their first drafts, navigated publishing, and turned years of hard work into breakout novels.
Bestsellers Don’t Happen by Accident: Lessons From 3 Bestselling Authors
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Children’s Fiction
The Publishing Industry
Guest Authors
Writing the Book of Your Heart While Being Mindful of Market Trends
May 24, 2026
Ashley Thorpe
Discover how to write the book you truly love while staying aware of market trends. Get practical tips to balance authenticity with audience appeal, thanks to children’s author Ashley Thorpe’s insightful tips. Bear in mind audience, social media, cover designs, and much more.
Writing the Book of Your Heart While Being Mindful of Market Trends
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Revision and Editing
The Writing Routine
How to Get Published
How to Start Line Editing Your Manuscript Like a Professional Editor
May 17, 2026
Lily Cooper
Learn how to line edit your manuscript like a professional editor. Discover practical techniques to strengthen your prose, sharpen dialogue, avoid common mistakes, and prepare your novel for submission. Every good book had a good edit first, as Lily Cooper explains.
How to Start Line Editing Your Manuscript Like a Professional Editor
