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The Novelry Live

An immersive writing school combining courses, coaching, and community for authors

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The Novelry is a premier writing school designed to take writers from idea through to publication readiness with expert guidance. You’ll enroll in flagship courses like The Fast-Track Novel Course and The Novel Development Course, using flexible pacing with editor feedback and one-on-one coaching. The program includes a robust library of live classes, workshops, and community events, all to support craft, accountability, and growth. Whether you’re drafting, editing, or preparing for agent submission, there’s structure and support at every stage.

This hybrid model bridges craft learning and real publishing standards. You’re guided by award-winning author coaches and Big Five editors who provide manuscript assessments and feedback to lift your writing to professional levels. The Story First Method™ helps you plot, write, and edit in a progression that builds both momentum and polish. Community keeps you motivated, live classes sharpen your skills, and editorial input ensures your manuscript has a chance in the marketplace.

Outcomes

  • Plot, write, and polish a novel ready for agents
  • Improve storytelling craft with editorial feedback
  • Gain confidence through peer community and live workshops
  • Navigate publishing pathways with professional coaching

What's included?

  • Flagship Courses & Classes

    Self-paced and structured courses including Fast-Track Novel, Novel Development, and Big Edit.

  • One-on-One Coaching & Manuscript Feedback

    Personalized mentorship and editing by bestselling authors and Big Five editors.

  • Workshops, Live Classes & Community Events

    Regular sessions and interactive workshops for craft, accountability, and inspiration.

  • Direct Submission Opportunities

    Pathways to submit your manuscript to top literary agencies once deemed ready.

Who is this for?

  • Writers seeking guidance from idea through to polished manuscript and publication
  • Novelists wanting direct editorial feedback and publishing-standard coaching
  • Writers who value community, structure, and expert mentorship in their creative process

About the creator

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Louise Dean

Booker-Prize long-listed Author and Founder of The Novelry

I’m Louise Dean, a British novelist educated at Cambridge, long-listed for the Booker Prize, winner of the Betty Trask Prize, and founder of The Novelry writing school. I founded The Novelry to guide writers through every part of the novel process f...