The Ninety Day Novel Class
Write your first draft
Fast-track your writing
Get that novel done in 90 days!
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced writer, you’ll be given all the skills and tools you need to turn your idea into a brilliantly fearless first draft. Sign up for this exciting writing class to hold your novel in your hands!
Here’s where motivation meets method, and style meets substance. The proof is on the page, so let’s get started and put pen to paper.
A fresh approach to writing your novel
When you find out how easy it can be to write a book once you have the right tools, you’ll only wish you’d started sooner.
Discover:
- The big hack that will change your creative life
- The essential ingredient that makes a page-turner
- The one-word principle to creating drama that never fails
- The single characteristic great writers need, and how to nurture it
- The masterstrokes that give the reader those ‘aha’ moments
- How to banish bad writing habits
- The key to writing around your day job
- Your brand as an author
- The secrets of Nobel Laureates
- The fundamentals of storytelling. From genre, structure, plotting, planning and pacing, to the narrative arc, voice, tense, perspective, character, cast, sub-plots, and prose style.
And so much more…
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Never found the right time to write your novel?
Maybe you just hadn’t found the right place. (Until now.)
Until now
Not all writing courses are created equal.
A great writing course has been created by an award-winning author. It comes from the horse's mouth. A great writing course has a proven track record of published success stories and enthusiastic reviews from real people. A great writing course will go beyond tired theories. It’ll help you make smarter progress, faster. A great writing course will:
- Teach tried-and-true techniques and invaluable skills.
- Put you on a defined path to publishing.
- Enable you to get your novel done. (And done well.)
- Introduce you to authors, publishing editors and literary agents at the top of their game.
- Welcome you to a global and supportive writing community.
- Offer a flexible approach, combining self-paced lessons and group classes.
- Include personal coaching sessions to tailor the lessons to your needs and develop your story your way.
- Ensure you hit the vital requirements of your genre and meet publishing standards.
With a great writing course you’ll get all the answers you require, the inspiration you want and the support you need to thrive. (A great writing school lives and breathes on the successes of it graduates.)
Write on your terms. At your pace. Your way. In good company.
You’ve come to the right place, because we grow writers.
Whether you’re just starting your journey, or are a little way along and need a guiding hand, this class is for you.
Our bestselling writing coaches are trained in helping you find your voice using our Positive Coaching Method®. But while The Novelry is renowned for being a safe, supportive and fun space, our classes mean serious business.
Forget the fluff. Our tools and techniques are proven to be successful.
The Novelry is where fledgling writers learn to fly.
So if you have the will, we have the way.
It takes just 90 days to form a habit.
We want you to become a prolific writer in a way that still works with the realities of your daily life. Our one-hour-a-day method is a tried-and-tested model for getting your first draft done no matter how busy you are.
We’ve seen many people write novels, and those who do best are those who are consistent.
But you know what? The majority of the storytelling process happens in the subconscious thinking hours you’re not at your desk. The hours spent walking the dog, taking a shower or sitting on the toilet.
If you water that novel daily for just one golden hour, the other 23 will take care of things, and you’ll have a manuscript in your hands in three months’ time.
That golden hour is 24-carat.
Never fear.
Our author and publishing experts let you know if your story has commercial value before you begin writing. This Story First Method® saves you a whole lot of time and trouble, so you can hit the page writing, with confidence.
Page-turners don’t happen by accident. They’re created. We reverse-engineer the process, starting with the hook or bestseller pitch, then build from the ground up.
You’ll learn the key ingredients required for readers to stay gripped to each and every word. And the secret sauce publishers are looking for. All before you even put pen to paper.
Our savvy makes for a story you can’t wait to unfold. And if you’re writing from the edge of your seat, chances are, your reader will be reading from the edge of theirs.
Say goodbye to writer’s block. Gain confidence in your skills. Find your voice. Take control of that storyline. And write ‘The End.’
Get daily guidance and confidence-building coaching to plot and pace writing your novel from the first page to the last sentence...
The Ninety Day Novel is a uniquely designed step-by-step program that transforms the overwhelming task of writing a novel into a clear, daily practice rooted ina commercially viable writing craft.
Build your novel across 100 lessons from premise to polished draft, learning unique storytelling skills and advanced prose techniques. Writers are guided through theme, character, plot, setting, structure, and voice using our proven pathway to publishing success. It’s a powerful, expert framework that will teach you not just how to write like a literary star, but how to finish a novel in 3 months.
You will have access the class for a year to enjoy daily live writing sessions, classes and workshops, and The Ninety Day Novel class includes six personalized coaching sessions from a published, bestselling and award-winning author of your choice.
Every one an expert in their genre. Each trained in our Positive Coaching Method™. All rooting for you, and at your side every step of the way to help you develop your story to its full potential, ensuring you stay on track to finish that first draft.
Refresh your creative life with a fresh daily writing mindset and draft your first storyline with step-by-step guidance
Get feedback from your coach on your outline before you start writing
Write with a lesson a day and enjoy actionable feedback on the development of your story in your regular coaching sessions
Power through your lessons and enjoy live writing classes and workshops every week with your new writer friends
Develop new craft skills over the course of 100 lessons and celebrate your achievement with our community
The Ninety Day Novel Class
Prepare and develop your initial idea, construct your novel from the ground up, develop a productive writing practice, power through the middle with bold plotting, and raise the stakes toward a satisfying ending. Finish a first draft in 90 days with access to the writing class, your coaching and community for a full year.
The Inspiration and Preparation Phase
The Construction Phase
The Swim Phase
The Heat Phase
The Enlightenment Phase
The Home Phase
‘A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer; it sings because it has a song.’
Our coaching team
Their books have hit the New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller lists and have been adapted for screen and optioned for major motion pictures.
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‘Whether by chance or design, I completed my novel on the 90th day after beginning The Ninety Day Novel. Without this course, I have no doubt the work would be significantly poorer and only half completed. The course has an uncanny ability to provide material at the precise moment roadblocks and concerns emerge in the writing. The course is not only full of great writing advice, it delivers not just theory but a real novel at the end of it.’
‘Thank you for the endless inspiration’
‘The Novelry gave me organisation, writing perspective, motivation and a wonderful mentor! Thank you for the endless inspiration that has come out of this perfectly structured and organised course.’
Lucille Agapov
‘Such an engaging creative experience’
‘I had amazing coaching and was very impressed by the high quality of the materials and the exceptional support. The team clearly care deeply about this program. It’s a joy and an honor to be a part of such an engaging creative experience.’
Debbie DeVoe
‘The Novelry is, simply, stunningly good’
‘One of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I’ve been shocked at times by how tailored to me the course has felt. Thank you, Louise. I’ve been blown away by you, your team, the community and this course. The Novelry is, simply, stunningly good.’
Lisa Shoring
‘The best investment in yourself you can make as an aspiring writer’
‘The Novelry gave me the structure, theory and inspiration to keep going. It’s the best investment in yourself you can make as an aspiring writer. Writing a novel can feel long and lonely, but with The Novelry you have so many people around you.’
Harriet Keown
‘I genuinely would not have written this novel without this program’
‘The Novelry has given me the confidence to know that the first draft is not meant to be perfect. An exceptional group of guides, mentors, advisors, teachers and family all at once. I genuinely would not have written this novel without this program.’
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Harold Pearce
‘You can find your answer here at The Novelry’
‘My first draft is done! Whatever is stopping you from writing that book you dream of, you can find your answer here at The Novelry. You can do it. Believe!’
Timothy Reilly
‘The first exciting stepping stone in the right direction’
‘The Novelry is the first exciting stepping stone in the right direction. I love being in a community of other writers and having support from experts and coaches. This might be just the beginning, but it’s a super positive start.’
Fiona Martin
‘What you do here is next level’
‘I always loved literature at school and uni. But what you do here is next level. A fantastic course. I wish I could have done it in a classroom seeing all of you in person. That would be a dream.’
Mila Zambrano
‘My life will never be the same!’
‘Taking the course gave me a first draft! My life will never be the same! I couldn’t have done it without The Novelry and this is undeniable because I’ve tried before twice. I can’t express enough how grateful I am.’
Valerie Mathews
‘Now I can say with conviction: I am a writer’
‘Incredible. I cannot thank you enough for helping me fulfil a lifetime dream: writing a book! I don’t think I would have done it The Novelry. The coaching sessions were invaluable, every lesson beautifully timed. Now I can say with conviction: I am a writer.’
Carly Morris
‘I have a finished draft!’
‘I’ve done other courses and found them adequate. But I never came out with a finished draft. After taking the course with The Novelry, I have! I never thought I’d get here. Thank you for the warmth, wit and wisdom.’
Claire Fitzgerald
‘The Novelry turned me into a disciplined writer’
‘The coaches and community took me by the hand, never letting go through scrambles and set-backs. The coaching calls were valuable, but I also enjoyed how the daily lessons hit at the right time. The Novelry turned me into a disciplined writer.’
Elise Martinez
‘The Novelry provides writers the opportunity to fulfill a dream’
‘A complete and thorough package with so many incredible aspects. The Novelry provides writers the opportunity to fulfill a dream. And while they push you, they always let you know everything will be OK. I’ve learned so much about myself. It’s wonderful.’
Chris Thompson
‘I have finished a draft that I’m proud of!’
‘I was feeling jaded before I started, but The Novelry has inspired me. I have finished a draft that I’m proud of! Each session delivers the right tools at just the right time. It’s a lovely, welcoming community and a supportive environment.’
Sarah Drabble
‘I loved having The Novelry as a companion’
‘I needed to repair my relationship with writing and I loved having The Novelry as a companion. I’ve done so much work, writing a novel actually seems possible. Louise is excellent at the helm, and all the coaches have been fantastic.’
Jill Margo
‘So grateful and more proud of myself than I’ve ever been’
‘I’ve loved my time with The Novelry. I have gained enormous confidence and I am so, so grateful and more proud of myself than I’ve ever been. If you want to take your writing seriously, The Novelry is the place to come!’
Hannah Foster
‘I’m so glad I chose The Novelry’
‘All the lessons seemed to come at exactly the right time for me. Though I wrote alone, I was never lost or lonely. When I needed support, I got it. I’m so glad I chose The Novelry.’
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Maggie Huffman
‘The best online writing school ever’
‘The Novelry is by far the best online writing school ever. Why? Because they’re brilliant, smart, supportive, honest and understanding. They made me feel safe. I got the best support, the best advice and a lifetime of knowledge.’
Rachel Lui
‘The Novelry has been genuinely transformative’
‘The Novelry has been genuinely transformative for me. The course is encouraging and brilliantly conceived, the daily lessons forge good habits, and I completed my first draft on time. I would recommend it to all fledgling novelists.’
Judith Wilson
‘I rediscovered the joy of writing with this course’
‘I completed my first draft! Each step was fascinating and I enjoyed it immensely. I would recommend The Novelry for anyone who wants to write a novel. I rediscovered the joy of writing with this course and am grateful for the experience.’
Amy Landisman
‘The course delivers on its promise and more’
‘The course delivers on its promise and more. I now have a 90,000-word first draft. The daily lessons helped me establish a writing practice, the community made me feel less alone, and my mentor helped me breathe life into my story. Pure joy.’
Lesley Erickson
‘An amazing experience’
‘An amazing experience. The lessons were filled to the brim with actionable and inspiring information and the writing coaches are knowledgeable and so giving with their time and care.’
Jacinda Santora
‘The novel you always wanted to write’
‘Satisfaction and 90,000+ words! It provides a blueprint on how to get the novel written. You will work hard but have fun. And at the end, there is that first draft of the novel you always wanted to write.’
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Walter Smith
‘I’ve loved every day of the course!’
‘I completed the first draft of my novel! Everything was spot on: the guidance on a productive writing life, every lesson, every coaching session. I’ve loved every day! So wise and encouraging. I’m so grateful.’
John Van Rys
‘I’m proud of what I accomplished’
‘The Novelry kept me safe, as promised. Writing every day is an obvious concept, but I needed to be cheered on. I prioritized my dream of completing my novel and I’m proud of what I accomplished. I wrote a novel!’
Tara Videon
‘I have a morning writing habit, I have changed the way I think about a book and how it works’
‘I have much more confidence that I could actually write this book, finish it, edit it and even try to get it published. It’s great motivation and I’d absolutely recommend it.’
Juliana Adelman
‘The joy of daily writing, flexing my creativity and being guided by professionals meant I finished my first draft’
‘The joy of daily writing, flexing my creativity and being guided by professionals meant I finished my first draft and got the joy of writing back again. If you’re serious about writing, this is the place to be.’
Melissa Van Hetten
‘I now have confidence that I can do this! Great advice from my coach. Outstanding genre-specific workshops!’
‘Great advice and outstanding genre-specific workshops. I have an 80,000-word first draft and I now have confidence that I can do this! The Novelry has convinced me I can write a novel readers will truly enjoy.’
April Love-Fordham
Why The Ninety Day Novel Class?
Access to one-on-one coaching from bestselling authors
The brightest lights are at The Novelry.
Story First Method™
Understand whether your story has commercial value and is fit to excite publishers and agents.
Video masterclasses
From the likes of Kristin Hannah, Tayari Jones, and Yann Martel, and advice from publishing professionals and literary agents.
More 5-star reviews
Than any other writing course. The Novelry is the world’s top-rated online writing school.
Ready, steady, write!
The Ninety Day Novel Class
- Membership (1 Year)
- The Ninety Day Novel Class
- 6 Coaching Sessions
- A Year’s Access
The Novel Development Course
- Membership (1 Year)
- The Ninety Day Novel Class
- 6 Coaching Sessions
- The Big Edit Class
- 2 Editorial Sessions
The Finished Novel Course
- Welcome Call
- Membership (1 Year)
- The Classic Storytelling Class
- The Ninety Day Novel Class
- 6 Coaching Sessions
- The Big Edit Class
- 2 Editorial Sessions
- The Ultimate Manuscript Assessment
From creating your story then writing a polished draft, to publishing your bestselling book. Our writing classes and courses support you across the whole journey.
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FAQs
If you’re bursting with questions we haven’t answered here, check out our full FAQs page or feel free to get in touch.
In this self-paced writing class, you will enjoy over 100 lessons with videos and text giving you guidance as to what to do on the day of your writing. You’ll be guided step-by-step within the course and be served downloads and tools at just the right time for the development of your story. Besides your writer coaching, you’ll enjoy the support of the online community, and be able to join us for live weekly writing classes suitable for all writers and regular online workshops for those at every stage of their writing, in every genre.
You will have access to the writing class for a year, after which it’s easy and affordable to extend access to the class and membership from just $39.99 or £29.99 a month.
You can take the courses at your own pace. We suggest one lesson a day, which will take from 20–30 minutes. You have immediate access to all lessons. We’ll share with you our ‘One Hour a Day’ method. All the ‘heavy lifting’ of creative development happens during the rest of the day as you consider what the lessons bring to your story. Flashes of genius will come to you in the shower or at the shops! You’ll race to your writing every day to get them all down. It’s one hour just for you and you’ll come to love this special time. One hour? You deserve it.
Your coaching begins after the first week of The Ninety Day Novel.
Before your first coaching session, we’ll guide you on how to create an outline for a novel. You’ll be nudged in the course to use our interactive tool to submit that to us (on a regular basis as you develop your story). We’ll look at your planned storyline as a team, and if we think another writing coach would be best suited to your story, we’ll drop you a line, but you’ll be able to make the final decision (and can always swap coaches later if you wish). One of the perks of The Novelry is that because our systems and records allow us to stay on track with your story development, it makes hand-off between coaches seamless so that you can work with any writing coach you wish and benefit from advice from experts across the fiction and memoir genres.
Every writing coach reviews your storyline in advance of the session via the interactive tool we call ‘The Plan.’
Your first coaching session begins with your writing coach understanding your intentions and aspirations for your book and writing career. That’s your brief to us, and allows us to give you the dedicated and personal guidance and support you need to achieve your ambition.
The coaching sessions are 45 minutes online, and you’ll find that’s plenty of time to get help with story development and troubleshoot any problems to stay on track with your writing. All sessions are recorded for you to keep. You may schedule your coaching sessions whenever you wish during your year with us and will be able to browse our diaries to select a time that works for you, in your time zone. Some like to stay on track with a coaching session every two weeks of their writing period, for example, and others like to pace themselves with one a month or get more help up front or more guidance and advance later on. You can get the support you need when you need it.
During the writing of a first draft, our focus is on your storyline, and we work with you to creatively develop and expand the story together, reviewing development in every session and answering your questions for your story.
You can, additionally, book Feedback Sessions which include a report and a live Zoom debrief; see below. We suggest you leave getting feedback on your work until later in your program, after the first draft.
A first draft should allow you to find the story, to be experimental and fearless. Unlike other writing courses, we advise you don’t share or ‘workshop’ the novel at this stage where your confidence and the story are still vulnerable. Some courses have first-time writers on first drafts advising others in their position, and we think this is a bad idea and at best a waste of your very precious time.
At The Novelry, we’ll keep you and your story safe within a one-to-one relationship of trust and care with wise guidance from a published author who cares about your success and will believe in you and your story.
You can browse our writing coaches and find the author you would most like to work with, then book your coaching session from your Library.
You may wish to book with an author experienced in the genre you are writing.
Another great way to consider who you want to write with is to take a peek inside the first pages of their published books on Amazon and see whose writing style appeals to you most strongly.
The wonderful thing about The Novelry is that you can work with the writing coach of your choice but also book sessions with any other writing coach whenever you wish. So if things change for your story, say you swap genre, or need more help on specialist technical matters from another coach, we’ve got you covered.
Our courses are suitable for people with visual or auditory impairment, dyslexia, and for those with English as a second language. We offer an app which translates the course into 99 languages and a speak-aloud option too.
‘The Novelry gave me the confidence that I could write a novel in ninety days. It works with your schedule so you can still do your full-time job.’