NOVEL NOW!

Novel Now: Your Self-Paced Guide to Writing a Novel

Learn the Foundations of Novel Writing — at Your Own Pace

Are you ready to finally start writing the novel you’ve been dreaming about? Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience but want to strengthen your foundation, Novel Now will guide you step by step — all at your own pace, from the comfort of your home.

This is not a live workshop. You will get structured, self-paced modules, exercises, and resources to help you write confidently and consistently. No pressure, no deadlines — just clear guidance and practical tools.

Who This Course Is For

  1. Beginners who want a clear roadmap to writing a novel
  2. Intermediate writers looking to strengthen their foundations
  3. Writers who prefer self-paced learning without live calls or check-ins
  4. Anyone who wants practical exercises to apply immediately to their work

Why Self-Paced Works

  1. Work on your own schedule — mornings, evenings, weekends, whenever suits you
  2. No pressure from live deadlines or assignments
  3. Pause, repeat, and revisit lessons as many times as you need
  4. Focus on building sustainable writing habits rather than rushing

 


What You’ll Learn

  1. Build a consistent writing habit using 
  2. Understand prewriting, freewriting, and outlining
  3. Overcome procrastination and self-doubt
  4. Create your first synopsis and identify your major turning points

  1. Develop complex, evolving characters
  2. Identify character arcs, superobjectives, emotional stakes, and internal wounds
  3. Practice realistic reactions and action-reaction cycles

  1. Master plot structure
  2. Learn about character-driven vs plot-driven stories
  3. Exercises for outlining major plot points and writing immersive scen

Build vivid, dynamic settings that enhance your story

  1. Write dialogue that reveals character and moves the plot forward
  2. Use dialogue tags, action beats, and avoid “talking heads”
  3. Explore first-person, third-person limited, omniscient, and objective POVs

  1. Learn developmental and structural editing strategies
  2. Assess your story’s structure, character arcs, and pacing
  3. Build your editing plan and rewrite with intention
  4. Practical exercises for revising and improving your manuscript

 

  1. How to be a writer video from a published author 
  2. How to find a literary agent video 

FAQs

 

Q: Is this course live?
A: No, this is entirely self-paced. There are no live sessions, check-ins, or real-time feedback. You work through the modules at your own pace.

Q: Who is this course for?
A: Beginners wanting a roadmap for writing their first novel, and intermediate writers looking to strengthen core skills like character, plot, dialogue, and structure.

Q: How long will the course take?
A: Since it’s self-paced, it depends on you! You can complete modules as quickly or slowly as you like. Each module contains exercises that can take 1–3 hours depending on your writing style.

Q: Do I need to have a novel idea before starting?
A: No. The course guides you through exercises like synopsis creation, character building, and plotting — so you can develop your story as you learn.

Q: Will I get feedback on my writing?
A: No, there is no live feedback in this course. You will learn tools, exercises, and strategies to critique and develop your own work.

Q: Can I access the course forever?
A: Yes! Once you enrol, you have access to all modules, exercises, and resources.

Q: What if I get stuck?
A: Each module has step-by-step guidance and exercises to keep you moving forward. You can revisit lessons or try prompts from the exercises to unblock yourself.

Q: What do I need to take this course?
A: Just a notebook or writing software, and the willingness to commit to your writing!

Course Fees

  1. Free for LEMONADE MEMBERS – this course is included in LEMONADE MEMBERSHIP
  2. £45 for FORMATION MEMBERS
  3. £99 for non-REWRITE members

Sign up for membership here

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