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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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Grace Condon

I’m not just learning to write a better story, I’ve found a community of people who are going through the same creative process and struggles. I’m gaining knowledge just hanging around and listening to everything!

Gerri Crossley

The Novelry opened up a whole new world to me. It enabled me to tap into my creative and imaginative self. I signed up with hope in my heart and I’m so pleased I decided to do it.

Fraer Stevenson

The Novelry is a magical place for writers to gain confidence, feel supported and learn about all aspects of writing and craft. From their excellent courses, supportive workshops, caring mentors and wonderful editors, it’s the best place to be!

Fiona Martin

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.

Faye Fleming

If you’re a writer in need of community and inspiration, I could not recommend The Novelry more fervently. Everyone is at the top of their game. The Novelry bursts at the seams with brilliance on every level. A godsend.

Elizabeth Butzen

The experience has helped me deal with my writing insecurities and empowered me to redirect my energy. It gave me confidence in my story decisions and introduced new concepts. The Novelry offers a steady community of writers and editors with wide-ranging guidance that I haven’t encountered anywhere else.

Elise Dufour

I have learned so much from The Novelry and their amazing coaches and editors. The sense of community among writers completely changed my life. I’ve made real-life friends through this course and I would recommend it to anyone.

Eddy Hood

Every day gave me something that moved my plan forward. For the first time, I feel a true sense of direction and support. I’m incredibly grateful for The Novelry and can’t thank you enough.

Dr. Mona Tewari

I’ve been writing with The Novelry for the last year, and the difference is astounding! I’ve loved all I’ve learned and am extremely grateful for the help. An absolute dream team. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Connor Martini

My experience with The Novelry can only be described as transformative. Everyone was engaged and invested in my success. I’m so deeply grateful to The Novelry for their support and guidance — I would recommend them to any aspiring writer with absolutely no reservations.

Christopher Roversi

This has been a very productive experience in which, even a person such as I, with absolutely no academic inclination whatsoever, can easily comprehend the various lessons. I personally value its simple and non-overcomplicated writing that renders the whole experience more accessible to people of different ages and backgrounds. You will find an environment where you can feel cozily at home.

Cecelia Lankutis

I discovered that it’s okay to just get the story out there and worry about the housekeeping tasks later, that I don’t have to have an advanced degree to pursue this goal, that there is a place I can go where the information is in a user-friendly format, and I don’t have to reinvent the wheel. I’m really looking forward to the next steps because I’ve regained my passion I thought I had lost, and writing no longer feels like a chore (a chore no more!).

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
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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