The PhD People

The PhD People is for PhD candidates at every stage. Make steady, confident progress on your thesis.

Why you should join: Daily writing accountability, weekly workshops and expert-led office hours, built by academics and experienced supervisors. Membership is $73.31 a month.

The one-liner

A paid PhD writing community with daily accountability, workshops and expert office hours.

What they actually sell

The PhD People, run by Max Lemprière, lives on Circle. Its public pitch: "A structured PhD writing community offering expert mentorship, daily sessions, and support." Membership costs $73.31 a month. Built by academics and experienced supervisors, the membership combines live guided daily writing sessions, weekly workshops and expert-led office hours, with templates designed to replace overwhelm with structure. The public page keeps the promise practical and specific rather than vague networking talk.

Who pays and why

PhD candidates at any stage of the thesis. The pain is overwhelm, isolation and slow progress on a huge project. They pay for daily writing accountability, weekly workshops and expert-led office hours built by academics and supervisors.

Where the members come from

Public Circle discovery copy and Max Lemprière's listing appear to be the front door. Linked social proof on the page is thin, so growth reads as brand-and-listing led rather than a giant media funnel. Exact audience sizes beyond the member count on the card stay off the lander.

What's holding it back

Candidates leave once they submit. The community needs a steady stream of new students to stay full.

Steal this

Run live, guided writing sessions every day, so progress becomes a routine rather than a struggle.

Would this work in another niche?

Yes for other long solo projects such as book writing or grant applications. Weak for short courses.