The Novelry on Writing
Episodes
How I Got Published – Writing My First Novel with The Novelry
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. Fi...
The 5 Ps: Prose: Writing Good Prose in Fiction
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 W...
The 5 Ps: Plot - Writing Plot Structure
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 5 Ps: Place - How to Write the Setting of a Story
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 R...
The 5 Ps: Problem - Writing Conflict in a Story
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The 5 Ps: Person – Writing Characters Who Come to Life
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 yo...
How to Add Drama and Raise the Stakes in Your Story
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 st...
How the Setting Can Put Pressure On Your Hero
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How to Avoid the Ick When Writing YA Books
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How to Use Screenwriting Secrets in Your Novel
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 screenp...
How to Create Juicy Conflict in Your Story
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is conflict in a story? It’s the challenges your characters face in your book. Conflict is a critical element in any good novel because it driv...
How to Create Sexual Tension Between Characters
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While sexual tension is most commonly desired in romance novels, chemistry between characters is an essential ingredient in any good story. Whether yo...
How to Create a Title for Your Book
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How you name your book is your story’s most important marketing tool, so you must choose your novel title wisely. In this podcast episode of The Nov...
How to Use Your Shadow Side in Your Writing
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wanted a safe way to seek revenge? In this captivating episode of The Novelry on Writing, join our writing coaches and bestselling autho...
How to Unlock Suspense in Your Story
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is your reader reading to find out? No matter your genre, readers love a bit of mystery and tension on the page. Unlock your suspenseful story wi...
How to Push Past the 30k Word Slump
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every writer gets stuck while drafting a novel. Don’t panic! It’s part of the creative process. In this podcast, authors and The Novelry writing c...
How to Turn Up the Heat in Romantasy
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Romantasy is a genre that has taken the publishing world by storm with titles like Fourth Wing and ACOTAR flying off bookstore shelves. Whether you’...
How to Make Dialogue Come to Life
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stale dialogue can cause a reader to set a book aside in just a few lines. Learn how to craft dialogue that captivates readers with The Novelry writin...
How to Elevate Your World-Building
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
World-building can be a challenge for writers of all experience levels and genres. Join authors and The Novelry writing coaches Piers Torday and Tasha...
How to Write a Page-Turning Story
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever delayed going to bed because you had to stay up to read one more chapter of a book? And then another chapter? Join authors and The Novel...
How to Overcome Self-Sabotage in Writing
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this inaugural episode of The Novelry on Writing, writing coaches Alice Kuipers and Mahsuda Snaith describe the different types of self-sabotage th...