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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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Patty Kuo

I never thought that writing a novel would be possible, but The Novelry gave me the encouragement to take the leap and try. The Finished Novel Course has given me the confidence and I love the community that I’ve gained!

Nicole Sidhu

The course gave me structure, encouragement, good advice and daily discipline. It’s helpful, nurturing and nonjudgmental. As someone with three kids, I could structure my instruction according to my own schedule. I’m so happy I signed up for The Novelry.

Nicole Ardiel

Had I not been referred to The Novelry, there’s no way I’d know how to approach the massive revision of my manuscript. I now have the tools to create a well-crafted novel.

Nicola Berry

The Novelry literally takes your hand and walks you through each stage of how to write a book. From the idea right to the last chapter.

Naya Efthymiadou

The course has given me motivation and a deeper understanding of stories. I found the workshops incredibly informative and gained a lot of knowledge from the coaches. The Novelry is a beautiful space of artists who come together and learn from one another.

Naseem Badiey

I loved all of it. I’ve taken writing classes and attended writing workshops and conferences but I’ve never encountered any writing program quite like The Novelry — one that is practical yet aspirational and grounded in the steps to completing a novel I feel really motivated to finish my book.

Nancy Blake

I learned a great deal and, most importantly, I started to embrace enjoying writing instead of approaching it with dread and trepidation. I have a new appreciation and I am not alone. A heartfelt thank you for creating a way forward and building a community!

Minal Bopaiah

As a result of joining The Novelry, I’ve been able to prioritize the education I needed, at the pace I needed. I feel grateful for the supportive community and am taking my dreams and desires seriously for the first time in my life.

Michele Okahashi

The Novelry helped me reconnect with the emotional heart of writing while giving me real tools to shape a novel. I came away feeling inspired, supported, and genuinely changed as a writer.

Michele Collum

I highly recommend The Novelry. From the first lesson, I felt like I came home to a writing course that welcomed me, that had been waiting patiently in the shadows for me to finally find my way home.

Michael Mattoch

I needed honest, supportive guidance. I had a format, a road map, and breadcrumbs I could follow when I got off the path or lost. I got an understanding of the craft of writing. I was given all the tools I needed during my apprenticeship. I was instructed on when and how to use those tools. Thanks to the step-by-step approach... I finally summited my Everest.

Meghan Andersson

While taking these courses, I could feel my idea begin to develop and take shape. When I signed up, I felt inspired to write but had no idea where to start and had little faith in myself. This course changed my mindset and made me feel excited to start the next phase of writing.

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 Big Idea, The Big Write, The Big Edit
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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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