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Are you ready to query agents and send your novel out into the world? Are you *sure*? On our blog today, our editorial director @AnyOtherLizzy shares advice on how to know when your manuscript is ship-shape – including Lizzy's 2% rule. thenovelry.com/blog/when-to-…

Our members enjoy more than 40 live writing classes every month. Today we're looking forward to a Live Q&A with the New York Times and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author @SarahVPearse! Sarah kindly answered some questions about how she writes on our blog: thenovelry.com/blog/sarah-pe…

Worried about ‘Second Book Syndrome’? Never fear! With her own second novel publishing this week, our editor @lily_lindon provides some consoling words and encouraging advice for how to write your second book all the way to the end. thenovelry.com/blog/second-n…

One week left to apply for our scholarship program for any writer from an under-represented or disadvantaged background, The Octopus Scheme 🐙 We're offering 8 fully-funded places on our Novel Course. Find out more and apply by May 31st 👉 thenovelry.com/scholarships

Congratulations to our graduate Holly Race (@Ecarylloh) who has signed a six-figure publishing deal with @orbitbooks for her adult debut fantasy, Six Wild Crowns – ‘a beautiful fantasy reimagining of Henry VIII’s wives from the perspective of Anne Boleyn and Jane Seymour’!

Have you read The Novelry blog this week? Our senior editor @_Lionwalker takes a deep dive into the who, what, where, why and how of world-building – perfect reading if you're writing science fiction or fantasy, or building a strong setting in your novel. thenovelry.com/blog/worldbui…

Read our SFF editor @_Lionwalker's guide to worldbuilding! With topics including: 🌎 Mapping your physical terrain 🌏 Planning the laws and limitations of your land 🌍 Creating cultures 🌎 Making up fictional histories (and connecting them to your plot) thenovelry.com/blog/worldbui…

🚨NEWS🚨 Our scholarship program, The Octopus Scheme, is now open for applications! We're offering 8 fully-funded places on our Novel Course sponsored by Kristin Hannah, Beth O'Leary, Juno Dawson, @say_shannon, @PNovelistGale, @jennysaint & @SJ_Watson 👉 thenovelry.com/scholarships

At The Novelry we believe everyone should have the opportunity to tell their story and make their voice heard in fiction. Writers can – and should – come from anywhere. We are committed to a culture of inclusivity.

If you are a writer in hardship or difficult circumstances, we can help you. The Octopus Scheme is our initiative to nurture writing talent from under-represented or disadvantaged backgrounds. Find out more and how to apply 👇 thenovelry.com/scholarships

Spring is the perfect season to begin writing a novel. With the right approach, it will be a joyous journey, not a scary one! In our latest blog, we break it down into 11 steps: thenovelry.com/blog/how-to-s…

We're delighted to announce that @lr_lam is joining our stellar team of writing coaches at The Novelry! L.R. Lam, known as El, is the Sunday Times bestselling author of 9 novels including the epic fantasy Dragonfall, space opera Seven Devils, and near-future thriller, Goldilocks.

Our writers are currently enjoying a Live Q&A with the Booker Prize-winning author of Life of Pi, Yann Martel. Here are some highlights! "There's a difference between a story and an anecdote. A story has stamina" — Yann Martel

For Life of Pi, I had roughly 400 pages of notes which took me around 2 years." — Yann Martel, speaking live to members of The Novelry