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“Last year I decided.”

Our writers on the moment they decided to take their writing seriously, and what happened next.

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Jacqueline Smyth

When I found The Novelry, I looked through everything with a fine-tooth comb just to be sure the courses and the investment were the right fit. Everything offered answered all of my questions coming in, and spending a month here so far, completing The Big Idea, and having started The Big Write, I’ll say that I could not be more satisfied or fulfilled by what is offered here. I’m making absolute headway. Waking up and knowing there’s a plan in place that walks me through and, every day, answers the questions that I’d come to wonder about the day before. I could not be happier that I made the investment and joined the community.

Yusuf Abdullah

Joining The Novelry was the best decision I’ve made in my journey toward publishing. The tools, inspiration, and coaching sessions helped me turn my manuscript into a story I am proud of. I have found my writing family. This is my home.

Wayne Silver

I have discovered a new part of my life and I have started to tell a story. The Novelry, the writing coaches and all my new friends have contributed to this life-changing experience. I would simply say — don’t hesitate for a minute!

Tracy Fry

I believe The Novelry is going to be an essential part of my growth as a beginning writer. I had no idea where to begin, and even the reading and researching I had done had not been nearly as beneficial to my starting my novel, let alone actually writing it. I am beyond pleased with this program.

Tina Romanelli

The course was great, and I love the philosophy. The best thing is the supportive community of writers and the encouragement that helps us believe in ourselves. It brings tears to my eyes, how important and rare that is.

Teri McConnell

Joy is the thing I’ll never stop being grateful for from this course. It reminded me that I love writing, that it’s fun and playful. Louise, her team, and the entire community have helped renew my love of storytelling. I couldn’t be more grateful.

“This course has been a gift to myself.”

“The courses, the community, the coaching sessions — I cannot express how helpful it was to spark my creativity and get me going. In less than five months I have written over 100,000 words, and my first draft is 77% done. I don’t feel like it’s fake or silly to say anymore: I am an author.”

— Carolyn Shima

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Sophie M. Dunne

Not only has The Novelry empowered me as an author and offered me the recipe to craft a novel, but this platform has connected me with a community of writers around the world. I’ve really found my community at The Novelry and feel completely at home here.

Sloan Schmidt

I really cannot express enough how The Novelry explored all my favorite aspects of my Creative Writing minor at college without any of the filler. I’m feeling so empowered and confident about writing my first novel.

Shway Modi

I have had a wonderful experience with The Novelry, the insightful lessons and the engaging weekly workshops. Prior to joining, I didn’t have a regular writing practice. Now, I do. I am finally able to be hopeful.

Shireen Jonathan

This course has transformed my worldview. The Novelry showed me that I already am a writer. The course opened up my love of the process and my love for words, and my joy in writing has been rediscovered.

Shelley Motz

A dynamic, online writing course that engages the head and the heart, builds community, and helps this easily distracted writer stay on course!

Sharat Buddhavarapu

The Novelry is the right combination of theory and practical advice, thought experiments and practical exercises. Wish you could have your favorite writer walk you through how to write a book? The Novelry may just be better!

Sarah Amico

What a joy it is to create within a community that nurtures writers of all levels! It’s reassuring to hear that others face similar issues to mine, and to learn practical tools for overcoming challenges. Finishing my first draft was so much easier with this course.

Salina Cruz

I was welcomed into a world full of writers — people like me, having the same kind of fears and doubts. The Novelry may just be the best option out there. I felt instantly guided and protected by the courses and the instructors.

Rae Blair

At the suggestion of a writing colleague, I signed up at The Novelry. It gave me clarity and there were so many “aha” moments as I learned tips, tricks and tools (not rules!). I loved every moment.

Rachel Lui

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.

Rachael Classi

The Novelry has provided me the tools, confidence, and space to explore a story about my mother, to help keep her alive in my heart and hopefully inspire empathy in readers to the struggles she faced.

Philippa Lovering

I had taken a couple of short writing courses previously, but The Novelry does things on a totally different level. The lessons taught me a great deal, providing support and encouragement through the inevitable ups and downs. I just wish I’d found The Novelry sooner.

Are the reviews verified, from named writers?

Ours are. Every review on this page comes from a named writer with their own profile in our community, and The Novelry is rated Excellent on Trustpilot, where reviews are independently verified.

Are the writing coaches published authors?

Every coach at The Novelry is a working, published author, bestselling or award-winning in their genre, trained in our Positive Coaching Method™. You can read who they are and what they write on the Writing Coaches page.

Is the coaching one-to-one, and about my story?

Yes. Sessions are 45 minutes, live and online, with your storyline reviewed by your coach beforehand so the time goes on developing your novel from where it stands in the present moment.

Are the editors from major publishers, and is there a path to an agent?

Our editorial team have worked at Penguin Random House, Hachette, HarperCollins, Macmillan and Simon & Schuster. We work with over 40 literary agencies, and where a finished manuscript is a match we make the introduction. Submission is never guaranteed; it depends on the manuscript being ready.

Is there a serious writing community?

A global community of writers who are serious about finishing, with 40+ live workshops a month and peer support that holds a high standard. Membership for a year is included with every course.

Is the rating independently verified?

The Novelry is rated Excellent on Trustpilot. Look for an independent rating from a platform that verifies its reviewers before you choose any writing course.

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The Finished Novel Course

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The Big Idea, The Big Write, The Big Edit
The Ultimate Manuscript Assessment
6 coaching sessions, 2 editorial sessions
A year’s membership

Don’t worry if you need longer. You can stay with the program after your year on a Rollover Plan for just $59 a month.

Don’t worry if you need longer. You can stay with the program after your year on a Rollover Plan for just £49 a month.

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