Now Novel Writing Webinars

Register for upcoming webinars to save the date and get helpful reminders beforehand to join webinars live. Join us for talks on diverse writing craft topics, from character arcs to dialogue, plot development, planning, finding your own writing voice, and more.

Upcoming dates

Wednesday 04 November 2020
10:00 EST / 15:00 GMT / 17:00 SAST

Self-Editing Techniques

Discover self-editing techniques that will help you to write cleaner, crisper prose and turn sloppy first drafts into polished writing.

Wednesday 25 November 2020
10:00 EST / 15:00 GMT / 17:00 SAST

How Publishing Works

Understand the publishing process and industry better. Learn about the process from final draft to holding your book in your hands.

COMING SOON

About the speaker

Romy Sommer

Author of five novels published by HarperCollins London, as well as 7 self-published titles
Founder and Chairperson of ROSA (Romance writers Organisation of South Africa)
First South African to be nominated for the prestigious RWA Rita® Award
Now Novel writing coach

Archived webinar series

Finding your voice

Learn about ‘voice’ in writing, why it matters, and how to develop your own writing voice.

Dialogue Writing

Learn how to write good dialogue that is full of purpose and 4 key functions of dialogue.

Character Arcs

Learn about creating character arcs that make your readers invest in characters’ journeys.

Showing vs Telling

Learn about showing vs telling in writing. Get practical advice on how to make your stories a more immersive reader experience.

Internal Conflict vs External Conflict

Learn about internal conflict and external conflict and how to use them as engines that drive your story.