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Thinking speculatively. Works with books of the SF/F persuasion. Senior Editor @thenovelry - Find out more: http://thenovelry.com Insta: @craigleyenaar

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It’s publication day for #theshellhousedetectives and I couldn’t be happier. Big big thanks to everyone who’s been part of this book’s journey (especially @Rowan_Lawton @_victoriahaslam at @AmazonPub @lauragerrard @sophieglorita) and to all you treasured readers 🐚💕

EmyliaHall's tweet image. It’s publication day for #theshellhousedetectives and I couldn’t be happier. Big big thanks to everyone who’s been part of this book’s journey (especially @Rowan_Lawton @_victoriahaslam at @AmazonPub @lauragerrard @sophieglorita) and to all you treasured readers 🐚💕

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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-q…

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Are You Ready? When To Query Agents | The Novelry

Advice from a publishing editor on how to know when your novel manuscript is ready to send to agents and publishers.


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🚨 ICYMI, on June 28th to celebrate the publication of @KritikaHRao's THE SURVIVING SKY! Kritika will be in conversation with @tashadrinkstea, author of The Burning Kingdoms trilogy. Tickets: bit.ly/TheSurvivingSk…

TitanBooks's tweet image. 🚨 ICYMI, on June 28th to celebrate the publication of @KritikaHRao's THE SURVIVING SKY! Kritika will be in conversation with @tashadrinkstea, author of The Burning Kingdoms trilogy. 

Tickets: bit.ly/TheSurvivingSk…

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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-pea…

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Sarah Pearse on Writing The Sanatorium | The Novelry

Sunday Times no.1 bestseller and New York Times top ten bestselling author Sarah Pearse answers questions on how she wrote her two novels, The Sanatorium and The Retreat.


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Looking forward to chatting with ✨ editor extraordinaire ✨ @TashBarsby @thenovelry this evening - Tash edited The Sanatorium & I loved working with her so this should be a brilliant chat! :)

SO looking forward to interviewing @SarahVPearse tonight. A lovely taster of what's to come in here in this week's blog!



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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-no…

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Second Novel Syndrome | The Novelry

Struggling to write your second novel? Here’s some reassurance and practical advice to help writers navigate the pressures of book two with confidence.


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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


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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’!

thenovelry's tweet image. 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’!

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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/worldbuil…

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World-Building: Who, What, Where, Why, and How | The Novelry

Our expert editor answers big worldbuilding questions to help you bring your world to life, whether you write fantasy, science fiction or anything else!


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Roll up, roll up! Excited and proud to be running The Octopus Scheme 2023, @thenovelry's initiative to support writers from underrepresented backgrounds. Get your application in before 31st May to win a free place on our Ninety Day Novel Course 🖊️📖

🚨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



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Brilliant guide on worldbuilding from @_Lionwalker plus a few mini tips from me on worldbuilding in children's fiction at the end!

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/worldbuil…

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World-Building: Who, What, Where, Why, and How | The Novelry

Our expert editor answers big worldbuilding questions to help you bring your world to life, whether you write fantasy, science fiction or anything else!



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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/worldbuil…

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World-Building: Who, What, Where, Why, and How | The Novelry

Our expert editor answers big worldbuilding questions to help you bring your world to life, whether you write fantasy, science fiction or anything else!


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🚨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


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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.


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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


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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-st…


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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.

thenovelry's tweet image. 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.

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We dropped the paywall for this story so it's available for everyone to read: wapo.st/40MuIj7

“It literally can pulverize bones … it can provide this blast effect.” The AR-15 is the weapon of choice for many mass killers. The Post sought to illustrate the lethal force of the weapon and show in detail its catastrophic effects. wapo.st/3lF9moX

washingtonpost's tweet image. “It literally can pulverize bones … it can provide this blast effect.”

The AR-15 is the weapon of choice for many mass killers. The Post sought to illustrate the lethal force of the weapon and show in detail its catastrophic effects. wapo.st/3lF9moX


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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

thenovelry's tweet image. 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

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