Product Thumbnail

How to Write a Novel

Structured lessons plus community support to finish your first novel

Community, Course
Be more productive
Listing thumbnail

This course is carefully designed to take you from initial idea to completed first draft through step-by-step lessons, practical exercises, and a supportive writer community. You will learn how to build compelling characters, develop plot and pacing, and gain the confidence to write and finish your manuscript. The methodology blends expert instruction with peer-driven accountability to turn your writing ambition into action.

In addition to craft instruction, you’ll join a network of fellow writers who are also chasing the goal of completing their first draft—sharing progress, challenges, and motivation together. The combination of daily or weekly prompt structure, feedback opportunities, and community momentum ensures you don’t just learn, you create. Whether you’re an emerging writer or returning to your draft after a pause, this experience equips you to finish your novel with confidence.

Outcomes

  • Develop a consistent writing routine
  • Create characters readers care about
  • Complete your first novel draft
  • Strengthen your storytelling structure

What's included?

  • Video Masterclasses

    Professionally produced lessons on craft, structure and storytelling.

  • Writing Exercises

    Practical prompts and tasks designed to build your draft step by step.

  • Community Forum

    A dedicated space to share work, ask questions and connect with peers.

  • Live Sessions / Q&A

    Optional live webinars and guest writer interviews to deepen your learning.

  • Progress Tracker

    A system to monitor your writing output and stay accountable.

Who is this for?

  • Writers ready to commit to their first full draft
  • Creatives seeking structure and community for novel writing
  • Storytellers wanting to strengthen their craft and finish their book

About the creator

Felicia Bengtsson picture

Felicia Bengtsson

Head of Community at Reedsy | Cultivating passionate writing ecosystems

I’m Felicia Bengtsson, and I lead the community team at Reedsy. My path has taken me from creative marketing and social-media strategy to nurturing vibrant, engaged learning environments for writers of all levels. With a foundation in content creatio...