How to Write a Novel

How to Write a Novel is for aspiring novelists. Go from first idea to a finished first draft with structured lessons.

Why you should join: Step-by-step lessons and practical exercises from Reedsy on characters, plot and pacing, backed by a supportive writer community to keep you going. One-time access is $499.

The one-liner

A course and writer community for finishing a first novel draft.

What they actually sell

How to Write a Novel is run by Felicia Bengtsson. The headline pitch reads: "Structured lessons plus community support to finish your first novel." The public offer sits at $499 one-time. Felicia Bengtsson guides writers from idea to first draft with lessons on character, plot and pacing, plus regular prompts and feedback. Anyone copying this should notice that the sale rests on one clear outcome rather than a long feature list.

Who pays and why

Aspiring novelists and writers returning to a stalled draft. The pain is starting and never finishing. They pay for step-by-step lessons, practical exercises, prompts and peer accountability. The emotional pull is being around people chasing the same thing, which matters as much as any single lesson.

Where the members come from

Felicia Bengtsson's name is on the Circle page, so members most likely come from existing work, clients and followers rather than cold traffic. The page itself links no social channels, which suggests growth comes from an audience built elsewhere.

What's holding it back

A one-time $499 fee means the community must stay active after the course ends. Feedback depth is not spelled out.

Steal this

Pair a course with a community chasing the same finish line so momentum carries people through.

Would this work in another niche?

Yes for any big creative project, such as a screenplay or album. Weak for short quick wins.