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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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Lindy Smith

‘I learned a tremendous amount about writing and formed a daily practice. On my down days, when I thought I would never make it through, I would tune into a workshop for support and encouragement, and it would see me through.’

Katy Locke

‘I gained new angles on my material and I feel more deeply immersed in/inspired by/excited about the craft and more connected to others. A big fat thank you. I’m just over-the-moon grateful.’

Irene Howarth

‘Engaging, confidence building, supportive. Not to be missed. If you’re serious about writing a novel, you need this course. Amazing support from Louise, the writing coaches and the other lovely people taking this class. I now feel I can finish my novel.’

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.’

Emily Baker

‘I’d recommend The Novelry to anyone with writing aspirations! Not only did I learn a lot, but I found joy in the course, the blogs, the webinars, and the whole experience. The Novelry is truly a home for aspiring authors.’

Elisha Schwabauer

‘From my course, I got a reinforcement of ideas, repetition of key points, new “aha!” moments, and an overall better understanding of writing a novel. The Novelry is a great community, full of writing resources, experiences, and knowledge.’

Dinu Krishnamoorti

‘The Novelry works with your schedule so you can still do your full-time job, and it introduces you to a community of writers.’

Dinu Kirshnamoorti

‘The Novelry works with your schedule so you can still do your full-time job, and it introduces you to a community of writers.’

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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