Fall in love with the writer’s journey
Welcome home, writers
We’ll show you how to start, shape your story, and type ‘The End’—with classes, coaching and community from the world-class novel writing school.
The Novelry is the fiction writing school with bestselling authors, publishing editors and a bunch of published success stories. Beginners welcome.
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Where writers become authors
Founded by award-winning author Louise Dean, The Novelry offers personal coaching, live classes, and a structured path to publication—led by bestselling authors and Big Five editors.
Our step-by-step courses offer bite-sized lessons, expert video guidance and clear, actionable tasks to help you finish your novel. You’ll get your story signed off before you start writing, then work one-to-one and in group sessions—to deliver a submission-ready manuscript. When you’re ready, we can introduce you to top literary agents.
We’ve helped hundreds of authors finish their novels and land book deals. Will you and your story be next?
Save yourself years of self-doubt and frustration with a new approach to storytelling. Self-paced and super smart, The Novelry takes you step-by-step on the complete writing journey to write a book readers will love.
Our one-hour-a-day method is perfect for a busy person with a day job. You’ll get intuitive and interactive lessons to plot your story and fast-track your craft skills. Plus, you’ll get one-on-one dedicated guidance from an all-star team of authors and Big Five editors to help you deliver an exciting story to publishing standards. With live writing classes daily, exciting online workshops and events and a buzzing community of fellow writers, sign up and start living the writing life today!
‘I love The Novelry, I regularly dip in and out and find it a wonderful community.’
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‘The Novelry offers an incredibly supportive environment for new writers like me when we need insightful feedback and creative inspiration. I use their resources daily!’
‘The Novelry offers an incredibly thoughtful and intelligent approach to writing. They offered the kind of knowledgeable, honest and kind feedback that left me feeling fired up and certain of my next steps.’
‘The Novelry was a game changer on how to approach a novel, and turn it into a well-structured, polished piece of the work. I feel I have learned so much and am stronger for it.’
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Self-paced. Structured. Supportive.
Your story starts here
Begin your novel with structure, support, and a community cheering you on. From first idea to finishing your first draft—we’ll guide your story every step of the way.
The Novel Kickstarter Course
- Membership (1 Year)
- The Classic Storytelling Class
- The Ninety Day Novel Class
- 6 Coaching Sessions
The Finished Novel Course
- Welcome Call
- Membership (1 Year)
- The Classic Storytelling Class
- The Ninety Day Novel Class
- 6 Coaching Sessions
- The Big Edit Class
- 2 Editorial Sessions
- The Ultimate Manuscript Assessment
‘I’m about six months in and I could not possibly be happier.’
‘For the first time as a writer, I feel a true sense of direction and support. I’m incredibly grateful to The Novelry.’
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‘I have developed positivity and self-belief. I wish I had jumped into The Novelry pool years ago.’
Your story to be continued
If you’ve started your story, we’ll help you take it all the way to the finish line—with expert coaching and editorial support.
The Novel Development Course
- Membership (1 Year)
- The Ninety Day Novel Class
- 6 Coaching Sessions
- The Big Edit Class
- 2 Editorial Sessions
The Big Edit Class
- Membership (1 Year)
- The Big Edit Class
- 2 Editorial Sessions
- A Year’s Access
‘I have no doubt I will finish the course with a completed novel—something I would not have thought possible twelve months ago.’
‘Joining The Novelry is undoubtedly the smartest thing I could have done for my writing career.’
‘I now believe I can do this. The Novelry does things on a totally different level. I just wish I’d found it sooner.’
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Beyond ‘The End’
You’ve typed ‘The End.’ Now let’s make it unforgettable—with expert editorial insights and guidance to help you land a Big Five deal.
The Ultimate Manuscript Assessment
- A Full Editorial Report
- The Pitch
- Structural Development
- Marked-Up Manuscript
- Meeting with an Editor
- Membership (1 year)
The Ultimate Manuscript Assessment
- A Full Editorial Report
- The Pitch
- Structural Development
- Marked-Up Manuscript
‘I found The Novelry at a time when I was ready to give up.’
‘The Novelry was a game changer. The manuscript assessment was spot on. Incisive, constructive and encouraging.’
‘I was able to seriously sharpen an otherwise flabby draft. The Novelry editors were an absolute pleasure to work with, champions of my writing. And now I have an amazing agent!’
Ready to back yourself as a writer?
Imagine having a prize-winning, bestselling author at your side as you write. Smart guidance from Big Five editors. Join a proven path to publication—with writers like you cheering you on every step of the way. The Novelry opens so many doors.
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Pricing plans
Proven results. Flexible, transparent pricing. Start today.
The Novel Kickstarter Course
The Novel Development Course
The Finished Novel Course
Published books from our graduates
Yes, we believe anyone can write a book, and we know we can teach. We’ve taken complete beginners all the way through to secure world-class literary agency representation and major publishing and TV deals. Over 75% of our published success stories have landed contracts with the Big Five publishers: Penguin Random House, Hachette, HarperCollins, Macmillan, and Simon & Schuster.
Students join The Novelry to write a book that will sell. More affordable than a Creative Writing MFA, our most comprehensive course is just a fraction of the cost. Most importantly, graduates leave our program holding a full manuscript, having worked with global bestselling authors and professional editors to reach publishing standard.
But don’t just take it from us. Explore our reviews and find out why writers fall in love with The Novelry.
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Meet our writing coaches
Their books have hit the New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller lists, been adapted for screen, and optioned for major motion pictures.
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Tara Conklin
New York Times bestselling author of The House Girl and The Last Romantics, selected by the Today Show Book Club, Barnes & Noble Book Club, Target Book Club, and as a No.1 Indie Next Pick and Amazon Best Book of the Month.
Andrea Stewart
Sunday Times bestselling author of multiple fantasy series including The Bone Shard Daughter, a finalist for the British Fantasy Awards, praised by Sarah J. Maas.
Piers Torday
Bestselling author of multiple middle-grade books for children, including the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize winner The Dark Wild.
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