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.
with Nerine Dorman
Now Novel coach Nerine Dorman is in conversation with American fantasy author Kate Elliott, to discuss world building with view to transcending the tropes and subverting expectations.
with Arja Salafranca
Come to know yourself - or your characters. After looking at some examples of journal writing, we'll get onto doing some writing exercises. You can use these to explore your fictional characters better, or you can write autobiographical pieces.
with Romy Sommer, Nerine Dorman, Hedi Lampert, and Jordan Kantey
Share the first page of your manuscript for feedback from our panel of coaches. Note: this session will NOT be recorded.
Learn how to write good dialogue that is full of purpose and four key functions of dialogue.
Learn about creating character arcs that make your readers invest in characters’ journeys.
Learn about showing vs telling in writing. Get practical advice on how to make your stories a more immersive reader experience.
What do you need to do to get started with writing your new novel? This session gives an overview on how to set goals, how to make writing a priority, and includes fun exercises to get the creative juices flowing.
Classic three-act structure made simple - understanding the major plot points in order to craft a strong plot outline
Everything you need to know before you take the leap into self-publishing for the first time
A Q&A with our coaches in which we discuss how the Now Novel group coaching program works.
Fun ways to create believable and compelling characters.
We chat with British historical cozy mystery author Catherine Coles about writing in the mystery genre as well as her career and writing process.
This webinar kicks off our series profiling different fiction genres, and gives an overview of the genres covered throughout the series.
In this webinar, we look at the many different writing processes and plotting methods available to authors.
Join coach Jordan Kantey as he delves into Literary Fiction, what it is, as well as its key elements.
Coach Hedi Lampert discusses the skills and techniques needed for writing memoirs.
Jordan Kantey interviews sci-fi author Kate Baucherel about her writing process and writing in the sci-fi genre.
Author and writing coach Nerine Dorman discusses writing for Young Adult readers.
An introduction to the conventions and reader expectations of the world's best-selling genre.
Coach Nerine Dorman discusses writing in the paranormal genre.
Brendan of Now Novel interviews UK literary agents Charlotte Colwill and Kay Peddle.
Coach Romy Sommer discusses the emotional side of writing - expectations, procrastination, self-doubt, writers' block, writing with depression/chronic illness.
Romy Sommer of Now Novel interviews horror/thriller author Joan de la Haye in this final instalment of our 2022 genre-themed series.
Coach Romy Sommer discusses techniques for revising your first draft
We kick off the new year with a fun, interactive workshop. Bring your opening sentences and we'll help you polish them until they shine.
Voice is that intangible quality that sets our work apart from the crowd - but how do we develop our own unique writer's voice? In this workshop we explore what voice is as well as techniques to develop it.
Wondering how to write a query letter that will attract the attention of an agent or editor? This webinar has answers.
Traditional or indie publishing, or something in between - how do you choose the best way forward for your author career? We discuss the pros and cons of each so you can design a career that works for you.
How to create an opening scene that is guaranteed to hook readers.
Join editor and Crits Live host Jordan Kantey for a fun, interactive workshop where we answer short writing prompts and work on elements of craft such as description, dialogue, hook-writing, and creating a compelling narrative voice.
Balance – the key to writing beautifully. Dialogue, narration, character development and exposition, show vs tell, bringing in emotion. Sure, it's daunting, and how do you do it anyway? And how much is too much or not enough? In this session we focus on including all these elements and getting the balance right.