The Novelry on Writing
The Novelry on Writing
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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.
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How I Got Published – Writing My First Novel with The Novelry
04 November 2025

How I Got Published – Writing My First Novel with The Novelry

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 November 4, 2025), through The Novelry’s world-class writing courses.Discover how expert guidance with author coaches, editorial mentorship, and a supportive...
The 5 Ps: Prose: Writing Good Prose in Fiction
09 July 2025

The 5 Ps: Prose: Writing Good Prose in Fiction

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 prompts to get you startedHow are you telling your story? Submit your work to The Next Big Story prize, where you could win $100,000 for the best first three pages of a...
The 5 Ps: Plot - Writing Plot Structure
02 July 2025

The 5 Ps: Plot - Writing Plot Structure

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 person by the end of the story. In this bonus episode of The Novelry on Writing, editor Tash Barsby and author Heather Webb dive into:✍️ What is plot, and how...
The 5 Ps: Place - How to Write the Setting of a Story
25 June 2025

The 5 Ps: Place - How to Write the Setting of a Story

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 write setting in a novel✍️ How setting can act as an antagonistWhere does your story take place? Submit your work to The Next Big Story prize, where you could win...
The 5 Ps: Problem - Writing Conflict in a Story
18 June 2025

The 5 Ps: Problem - Writing Conflict in a Story

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 of your main character ASAP. Tune in to this bonus episode of The Novelry on Writing podcast to celebrate The Next Big Story prize, where you could win $100,000...
The 5 Ps: Person – Writing Characters Who Come to Life
11 June 2025

The 5 Ps: Person – Writing Characters Who Come to Life

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 details.Authors Andrea Stewart and David Solomons discuss crafting an unforgettable PERSON in your novel’s opening pages.In this episode, we dive deep into:✍️...
How to Add Drama and Raise the Stakes in Your Story
18 March 2025

How to Add Drama and Raise the Stakes in Your Story

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 powerful techniques to raise the stakes and make your story impossible to put down! In this episode, you’ll learn:How to make it impossible for your character to...
How the Setting Can Put Pressure On Your Hero
11 March 2025

How the Setting Can Put Pressure On Your Hero

In this episode of The Novelry on Writing, authors and writing coaches Andrea Stewart and Lesley Kara dive deep into the art of crafting unforgettable story settings! Whether you’re writing a novel, short story, or screenplay, the setting is more than just a backdrop—it’s a dynamic tool to elevate your storytelling. In this episode, you’ll discover: How placing your character in an unfamiliar...
How to Avoid the Ick When Writing YA Books
04 March 2025

How to Avoid the Ick When Writing YA Books

Are you writing YA fiction? The target audience for Young Adult literature ranges from tweens to elders but, ultimately, teen readers are at the heart of this genre. Learning how to appeal to young people as readers is critical if you want to be a successful YA novelist. In this riveting episode of The Novelry on Writing, YA fiction coaches Alice Kuipers and Ella McLeod provide five tips to...
How to Use Screenwriting Secrets in Your Novel
25 February 2025

How to Use Screenwriting Secrets in Your Novel

Many writers have dreamed of converting their novels into screenplays, but what if you want to do the opposite? Do you have a great idea for a screenplay that would be better as a long-form book? Join experienced screenwriters and The Novelry writing coaches Amanda Reynolds and David Solomons for this engrossing episode and learn five mind-blowing tricks that writing for the screen can teach...