Creative Writing Classes
Take our program one class at a time
A clear path to publishing
Or simply write for the joy of it!
Just getting started?
Can we let you in on a little secret? Storytelling isn’t all about talent. In fact, it’s mostly about learning the trade. And you don’t have to wait for a grand sign from the universe, or that elusive big idea to find you.
Storytelling can be taught. Voices can be shaped. And brilliance can be crafted.
Welcome to our safe and supportive writing space. It’s where we grow writers.
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Want to take your writing to the next level?
Simply put, you love to write. In fact, it’s less a thing you do, and more a part of who you are. You’re just wired that way.
You’re bursting with big ideas, and your notebook with one-liners. There may also be a few abandoned writing projects just waiting for their moment to shine. (Or for someone to find them in the trash.)
Time and budget are tight; family and work demands are high. So, a lot is riding on the writing training you choose to take. And while you want a flexible, fun and playful writing class, when it comes to your novel – you’re not playing. Get that novel done in ninety days!
Welcome to The Novelry. We’ll give you the roadmap to writing success. And you’ll have fun on the ride too.
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Ready to get your book over the line?
You’ve tried many courses. You have the story (and it’s not bad). But your novel has never quite managed to find its final destination.
Maybe you need a little help on the editing front? Perhaps you’ve dabbled in self-publishing? Or you’re looking for your first agent.
Whatever the reason, the complex realm of literary agencies and publishing houses can feel half a world away. A closed book. Impenetrable.
You brave the journey, you finally find the door, you knock, and…silence.
Well, not any more. Welcome to The Novelry. We’ll help you find the keys.
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Our writing classes and services
As most established writers will tell you, creative writing classes are invaluable, if not indispensable. As with any craft or trade, we all have to learn writing skills somewhere, and online writing classes are a brilliant option, allowing you to access world-class advice from the comfort of your home. Creative writing classes aren’t just for beginners; they’re a great way to nail your process, brush up on your writing skills or get up-to-date insight into industry trends even for experienced writers. Our online writing classes are cutting edge, going above and beyond any other writing classes available online today, offering a deep dive into craft techniques and storytelling structure for every genre of fiction. Plus, our classes include full access to our community and a program of more than 40 live writing classes and workshops every month so that you can experience the full power of writing with a community of bestselling authors and publishing editors at your side.
Sign up to our individual writing classes for the complete writing journey to create, write and edit your book one step at a time.
Or check out our courses, which offer combinations of the classes for a mapped-out journey to writing success.
The Classic Storytelling Class
You’ve always wanted to write a book. But where to start?
What’s the ‘secret sauce’ of a great story? What’s the magic the best-loved works of fiction have in common? How do famous authors come up with their ideas, and how can you find yours?
Learn how to combine your unique experience, deeper motivations and emotional attachments with the prime movers of the big stories to begin your storytelling journey. The Classic Storytelling Class will ensure your story is packing all the ingredients for a story readers will find spellbinding.
The Advanced Class
Whether you write professionally, for personal pleasure, or you’re a published author already, The Advanced Class will help elevate your writing game, your confidence, and your chances of success.
Establish a high-stakes drama for your next best novel yet. With this writing class, you’ll gain absolute control of your story to outline your plot. We’ll take an insider’s look under the bonnet of Pulitzer and Booker Prize-winning novels to consider how to bring the best storytelling techniques to adult fiction to find the sweet spot of acclaim and bestseller status.
The Ninety Day Novel
Take a fresh approach to writing a novel and get a first draft done. When you discover how easy it is to really write a novel, you’ll only wish you’d started sooner.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced writer, you’ll find the online writing class of over 100 lessons a breath of fresh air, offering the chance to learn the methods of famous authors to fast-track your writing.
Our Story First Method™ means your storyline will have everything a prospective publisher or literary agent looks for in a novel before you start writing. With a lesson a day to guide you, and personal coaching, you’ll set up a great story, power through the middle, and raise the stakes toward a satisfying ending.
The Big Edit
Have you completed the first draft of your story? If so, it’s time to congratulate yourself and take a breath. And then? It’s time to edit.
You’ll work one-on-one with professional editors (of bestselling and award-winning books) to review, revise and refine to the highest publishing standards. You’ll learn how to edit your own work and take the all-important big step from being a writer to becoming a published author. The skills you’ll learn with this writer-to-author writing class will make you a better writer for life.
What’s more, when your final manuscript is ready, we’ll be delighted to make a plan for submission to the most respected literary agencies worldwide.
Our writing class modules
Take a look inside at what you’ll learn on our individual online writing classes. Sign up for our courses to take a combination of classes for a mapped-out journey to writing success.
Find the Idea
Once Upon a Time
The Process
World-building
Heroes and Villains
The Reader
The Author
Farewell
The Inspiration and Preparation Phase
The Construction Phase
The Swim Phase
The Heat Phase
The Enlightenment Phase
The Home Phase
Turning Pro
The Developmental Edit
Line Edit
The Submission Process
The Advanced Class
Master your story
Outline your novel to ensure you have a commercially-sound base for a story that readers, literary agents and publishers will love.
Welcome
The Vital Organs
The Working Plan
The Depth Chargers
Magic and Mastery
The Ultimate Manuscript Assessment
The last step to publishing.
Congratulations on coming so far.
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The Pitch
Structural Development
A Marked-Up Manuscript
Meeting with the Editor
Next Steps Toward Publishing
The writing classes
The Classic Storytelling Class
- Membership (1 Year)
- The Classic Storytelling Class
- A Coaching Session
- A Year’s Access
The Ninety Day Novel Class
- Membership (1 Year)
- The Ninety Day Novel Class
- 6 Coaching Sessions
- A Year’s Access
The Big Edit Class
- Membership (1 Year)
- The Big Edit Class
- 2 Editorial Sessions
- A Year’s Access
The Advanced Class
- Membership (1 Year)
- The Advanced Class
- A Coaching Session
- A Year’s Access
The Ultimate Manuscript Assessment
- A Full Editorial Report
- The Pitch
- Structural Development
- Marked-Up Manuscript
- Meeting with an Editor
- Membership (1 year)