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.
What this show covers
writing craftnovel openingsliterary agentspublishingfiction writingdebut novelwriting processstakessubplotsplot structureworldbuildingsettingwriting promptsdialogueprose
What listeners will find here
From first idea to book deal: a debut novelist’s path with The Novelry
This preview, based on the show notes, spotlights a bonus episode with editor Josie Humber and author Brisa Carleton on the journey from early idea to debut publication. Expect a practical, process-focused conversation about drafting, feedback, pitching, agents, and what helped Brisa reach a book deal.
A quick craft-focused preview on plot, stakes, and subplots for stronger novel openings
This show-notes-based preview suggests a practical bonus episode for fiction writers who want clearer plot structure in their first pages. Tash Barsby and Heather Webb are set to cover what plot is, how stakes drive it, the inciting incident, and why subplots matter.
Can setting do more than describe? This episode explores how place shapes story
This preview is based on the published show notes for The Novelry on Writing. Gina Sorell and editor Sorcha Rose focus on why setting matters, how to write it effectively, and how place can influence character, mood, worldbuilding, and even act as an antagonist.
A quick prose tune-up for fiction writers who want stronger first pages
This show-notes-based preview suggests a practical bonus episode on fiction prose, featuring Tara Conklin and Urban Waite. It appears geared toward writers who want cleaner sentences, sharper dialogue, and prompts to improve the opening pages of a novel.
A debut novelist’s path from redundancy to six agent offers
This preview, based only on the show notes, outlines a practical publishing-journey episode featuring debut author Anna Brook-Mitchell and agent Jemima Forrester. Expect discussion of manuscript development, querying, editorial feedback, and what makes a strong author-agent match.
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