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Our writing community
A safe space with live events for daily writing in good company.
Where writing is serious fun
When you join The Novelry, you get access to all our online writing workshops and events. With bestselling authors and a writing community that’s open day and night.
Our workshops are offered live online worldwide, available across all time zones and recorded for you to catch up on if you should miss one. Explore the writing process in a safe space to deepen your craft and learn from bestselling authors. Find out why writers describe The Novelry as ‘like Hogwarts for writers.’
Come on in—you’ve found your people!
Writing classes & workshops
Online writing workshops are a great way to get back into your story quickly and spend time with those sharing the writing journey.
Live online events
Find out how bestselling authors (really) write their books—and ask your own questions to the brightest lights from the publishing industry including authors, agents and publishers.
Online community
Designed to work beautifully on any device, The Novelry’s online community is built on a secure closed ad-free platform for a safe, secure space to make new writers friends and get feedback on your pages.
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Library of resources
Our Catch Up TV library contains binge-worthy boxsets for the bookish! Find out about the writing processes of Paula Hawkins, David Nicholls, Tess Gerritsen, Kristin Hannah and many more.
Writing group classes
Problems? Questions? Motivation lacking? Drop into one of our three Story Clinic sessions every week where you’ll get the chance to ask established writers for advice and hear how your fellow writers are progressing with their own writing too. One of our writer coaches will be there to answer your questions and steer the conversation through aspects of the creative process. Plus, you can join us for four live one-hour daily writing sessions, a Golden Hour or two, for writers in all time zones to work shoulder-to-shoulder in good company online!
Meet other writers at regular genre fiction workshops. You’ll write alongside those also living a life of crime, fantasy or science fiction, romance and more. Meet literary fiction and historical fiction writers from all over the globe and those writing Young Adult fiction or children’s fiction. In the guided workshops, you’ll get advice and writing prompts, genre-specific challenges and exercises to help you develop your writing.
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Live online events
‘The most inspiring thing I have ever done. I have discovered a new part of my life. I have loved the companionship of the course materials, all my new friends and the empathy and support I have felt in every corner of the experience.’—Wayne Silver
Enjoy live guest events with the most famous authors, major award-winning New York Times and Sunday Times bestsellers: Tayari Jones, Paula Hawkins, Tami Hoag, Julia Quinn, Bonnie Garmus, Kristin Hannah, Samantha Shannon, Chris Whitaker, Tess Gerritsen, Maureen Johnson, Kiley Reid. (All recorded for you to catch up on later.) Get inspired with creative advice from authors writing everything from Witch Lit to Up Lit, from Steam Punk to Romantasy. Join the ‘Pitch Parties’ with editors. Meet the infamous ‘Super Agents.’ Find out how publishing works from the doyennes and grandees of the major publishing houses. Live the writing life!
Learn from fiction’ s finest.
The online community
‘The Novelry is a warm, supportive place for people at all stages of writing.’—Brooke Nolan
Always open, always on. A safe space for writers.
Designed to work beautifully on any device, The Novelry’s online writing school is built on a next-generation learning platform—no clunky forums, no tech hurdles, just clean storytelling magic. Join groups and events, read the latest news, and write together LIVE!
Welcome to The Novelry Live a safe, secure space for you to make friends and get feedback from beta readers at our workshop to form your perfect critique circle. You’ll join genre-specific and course-based writing groups to suit your writing needs and stage of writing. Delve into threads on things like tropes to avoid in fantasy writing, what’s new in sci fi, getting to grips with the details of research for historical fiction writers, and how romance writers reinvent the ‘meet-cute.’ So much safer than amateur online writing groups where harsh criticism can throw you off your game, our community is carefully moderated by our team of authors and editors.
Spend time in a trusted writing community to become a better writer.
A library of video masterclasses
Over 350 classes with famous bestselling authors for you to explore in your own time.
Binge-worthy boxsets for the bookish! Find out how bestselling authors (really) write their books—from the seeds of the idea for the story, through their plotting and planning process, from first draft to final draft. Learn how to nail that query letter and meet the submissions guidelines from leading literary agents. Get marketing tools and tips for social media and self-promotion, whether you’re heading for a traditional publishing deal or self-publishing. Discover how to navigate the publication opportunities open to you. Binge the boxset and find out more about the writing processes of Ruth Ware, Claire Douglas, Adele Parks, Yann Martel, Rosie Walsh, Katherine Rundell, Stacy Halls, Lucy Foley, Diana Evans and many more.
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Real life events
Our writers like to get away from the desk occasionally to celebrate their hard work with their writer friends and mingle with authors and literary agents at our gatherings.
Our members meet up in the U.S.A. and the U.K. twice a year.
‘What a BLAST!! It’s been a very, very long time since I’ve had such a great night. Apart from having a ton of fun, I just felt so deeply connected, so many tremendous conversations, not a millisecond of boredom, it was a wonderful night.’—Dr. Brooke Nolan
We offer annual cocktail parties in London and New York.
See you there!
‘The coursework was a solid foundation, but the best part of The Novelry is the community. Every time I felt genuinely stuck, I had a safe space to turn to and was always given thoughtful, positive feedback, often backed by links to recorded workshops about the exact problem I was facing. When I needed more specific direction, I worked one-on-one with an experienced coach who was an active working writer. They helped me dig into the problems I faced with my story and gave me the kind of practical advice that got me across the finish line on my first draft.’
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Brent Galloway
‘From my course, I got a reinforcement of ideas, repetition of key points, new “aha!” moments, and an overall better understanding of writing a novel. The Novelry is a great community, full of writing resources, experiences, and knowledge.’
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Elisha Schwabauer
‘Not only has The Novelry empowered me as an author and offered me the recipe to craft a novel, but this platform has connected me with a community of writers around the world. I’ve really found my community at The Novelry and feel completely at home here.’
Sophie M. Dunne
‘What a joy it is to create within a community that nurtures writers of all levels! It’s reassuring to hear that others face similar issues to mine, and to learn practical tools for overcoming challenges. Finishing my first draft was so much easier with this course.’
Sarah Amico
‘The course has given me motivation and a deeper understanding of stories. I found the workshops incredibly informative and gained a lot of knowledge from the coaches. The Novelry is a beautiful space of artists who come together and learn from one another.’
Naya Efthymiadou
‘Joining The Novelry was the best decision I’ve made in my journey toward publishing. The tools, inspiration, and coaching sessions helped me turn my manuscript into a story I am proud of. I have found my writing family. This is my home.’
Yusuf Abdullah
‘I learned a tremendous amount about writing and formed a daily practice. On my down days, when I thought I would never make it through, I would tune into a workshop for support and encouragement, and it would see me through.’
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Lindy Smith
‘The course was great, and I love the philosophy. The best thing is the supportive community of writers and the encouragement that helps us believe in ourselves. It brings tears to my eyes, how important and rare that is.’
Tina Romanelli
‘Joy is the thing I’ll never stop being grateful for from this course. It reminded me that I love writing, that it’s fun and playful. Louise, her team, and the entire community have helped renew my love of storytelling. I couldn’t be more grateful.’
Teri McConnell
‘Engaging, confidence building, supportive. Not to be missed. If you’re serious about writing a novel, you need this course. Amazing support from Louise, the writing coaches and the other lovely people taking this class. I now feel I can finish my novel.’
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Irene Howarth
‘I gained new angles on my material and I feel more deeply immersed in/inspired by/excited about the craft and more connected to others. A big fat thank you. I’m just over-the-moon grateful.’
Katy Locke
‘I’d recommend The Novelry to anyone with writing aspirations! Not only did I learn a lot, but I found joy in the course, the blogs, the webinars, and the whole experience. The Novelry is truly a home for aspiring authors.’
Emily Baker
‘If you’re a writer in need of community and inspiration, I could not recommend The Novelry more fervently. Everyone is at the top of their game. The Novelry bursts at the seams with brilliance on every level. A godsend.’
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Faye Fleming
‘The Novelry works with your schedule so you can still do your full-time job, and it introduces you to a community of writers.’
Dinu Krishnamoorti
