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The Novelry on Writing

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Learn how novels work from publishing’s top experts at The Novelry, the world’s #1 school for writers. Hosted by our best-selling writing coaches, this podcast is a practical, helpful guide to writing novels for every genre. Learn our inside tips and tricks to make your writing a joyful experience while building your expertise in writing craft. With new topics every week, there is always something to learn at The Novelry, the world’s top-rated fiction writing school with more 5* reviews from writers than any other creative writing course.

Latest episodes

From First Draft to Book Deal: Debut Author Anna Brook-Mitchell and Agent Jemima Forrester on What It Takes to Get Published

June 17, 2026 · 58 min

Anna Brook-Mitchell had just been made redundant when she decided to write her first novel. Three years later, she had six agent offers and a publishing deal with Pan Macmillan for her debut novel, Motherfaker. In this episode of The…
How I Got Published – Writing My First Novel with The Novelry

November 4, 2025 · 41 min

Do you dream of publishing a book? Join editor Josie Humber and author Brisa Carleton for this very special bonus episode of The Novelry on Writing. Find out how Brisa turned an idea into her debut novel, Last Call at the Savoy (publishing…
The 5 Ps: Prose: Writing Good Prose in Fiction

July 9, 2025 · 15 min

Writing prose in fiction is all about using your unique voice. In this final bonus episode of The Novelry on Writing, authors Tara Conklin and Urban Waite dive into: ✍️ How to avoid overwriting ✍️ Tips for writing dialogue ✍️ Writing…
The 5 Ps: Plot - Writing Plot Structure

July 2, 2025 · 12 min

While you can’t get the whole plot of a novel in the first three pages, those initial pages need to set up a foundation for writing plot structure. The plot is the journey your main character goes on to overcome challenges and change as a…
The 5 Ps: Place - How to Write the Setting of a Story

June 25, 2025 · 22 min

Setting or Place in a story is a crucial component of a novel. In this bonus episode of The Novelry on Writing, author Gina Sorell and editor Sorcha Rose dive into: ✍️ What is place or setting, and why it’s important to a story✍️ How to…
The 5 Ps: Problem - Writing Conflict in a Story

June 18, 2025 · 17 min

Writing conflict in a story is crucial to hook your reader in the first three pages of a novel. If you’re submitting an entry for The Next Big Story prize, you must jump into the problem quickly and get the reader invested in the journey…
The 5 Ps: Person – Writing Characters Who Come to Life

June 11, 2025 · 15 min

Need some tips on writing characters? Join us for this bonus episode of The Novelry on Writing podcast to celebrate The Next Big Story prize, where you could win $100k for the best first 3 pages of a novel. T&Cs apply—see website for…
How to Add Drama and Raise the Stakes in Your Story

March 18, 2025 · 24 min

Want to learn how to raise the stakes in a story? Are you eager to keep your readers on the edge of their seats? If you’ve ever worried that your story is too quiet, The Novelry editor Josie Humber and coach Kate Riordan break down five…