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You don’t need more time to write your novel. You need a method.

Follow a clear, proven path from first idea to a finished, submission-ready novel.

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Direct submission to literary agencies

Coaching from bestselling authors and Big Five editors.

At The Novelry, bestselling authors and former Big Five editors teach the craft properly — with a path from first idea to publishing-ready manuscript. Experts in every fiction genre, our coaching team are award-winner novelists, and our editorial team members have worked at Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Hachette, Macmillan and Simon & Schuster. We submit our graduates to leading literary agencies like CAA, WME, United Agents and more for traditional publishing contracts.

Tara Conklin
Tara Conklin
New York Times bestselling author of three novels.
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Collen Oakley
USA Today bestselling author of five novels and Georgia Author of the Year.
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L.R. Lam
Sunday Times and USA Today bestselling author of nine novels.
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Heather Webb
USA Today bestselling, award-winning author of 11 novels.
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Tasha Suri
World Fantasy Award–winning author; Empire of Sand named by Time among the best fantasy novels of all time.
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Dhonielle Clayton
New York Times bestselling author of 12 novels.

Serious guidance for serious writers

Start — and finish — your novel with a clear structure

The Big Idea

Start here
Find your best story idea, develop your characters, and get your outline signed off.
$
599
Membership (1 Year)

60+ live writing workshops a month. A library of masterclasses with bestselling authors. An online community open 24/7. Genre fiction workshops and small writing groups. Feedback from beta readers who are writers. Invitations to events.

The Big Idea Course

Find your idea and outline your novel

1 Coaching Session

A 45-minute live online one-on-one coaching session with the writing coach of your choice to discuss your story idea. Recorded for you to keep.

A Year’s Access

After which you can extend your membership from just $59 / £49 a month.

or

The Finished Novel Course

Complete program
The complete journey from first idea to a publishing-ready novel — with coaching, editorial sessions, and manuscript assessment
$
455
/ mo
$
4995
£
365
/ mo
£
3995
$
4995
OR
$
455
/mo
Membership (1 Year)

60+ live writing workshops a month. A library of masterclasses with bestselling authors. An online community open 24/7. Genre fiction workshops and small writing groups. Feedback from beta readers who are writers. Invitations to events.

The Big Idea, The Big Write, The Big Edit

For the structured, self-paced professional pathway to deliver an original novel to publishing standards.

The Ultimate Manuscript Assessment

With Big Five Editors

6 Coaching Sessions

Live online one-on-one coaching sessions of 45 minutes with the writing coach of your choice.

2 Editorial Sessions

Two one-on-one sessions online with an editor to prepare your revised storyline and review your submission package.

A Year’s Access

After which you can extend your membership from just $59 / £49 a month.

‘I’m so grateful to The Novelry for their exceptional guidance throughout the writing of my debut novel... I felt fortunate to have their brilliant, enthusiastic, and inspiring coaches and editors by my side. Their insightful feedback allowed me to grow as a writer and their unwavering support made this process a true joy.’

Brisa Carleton
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