Finish the novel you keep thinking about,
without burning out or doing it alone.
The Year of the Novel is a year-long novel-writing programme designed to help you write a novel from start to finish.
You want to finish your novel.
But you keep losing writing momentum.
That’s exactly what we create.
You’re not struggling to finish your novel because you don’t care.
You’re struggling to finish your novel because life keeps interrupting your progress.
You start with good intentions.
You make progress.
Then something slips. Work gets busy. Energy dips. Confidence wobbles.
Weeks pass. Your novel stays unfinished. Again.
You’ve tried motivation. Tried discipline. Tried doing it “properly.”
None of it sticks for long.
If this feels familiar, it doesn’t mean you’re a“sh*t” writer.
Most writers aren’t failing to finish their novel because they lack talent or commitment.
They’re failing because writing a novel is a long, lonely process that demands consistency over a long stretch of time.
And very few people have the structure or support to sustain that on their own.
You don’t need more inspiration.
You need containment.
✒️ A place where the work keeps moving even when motivation fades.
✒️ A rhythm that holds when confidence dips.
✒️ People who understand the reality of writing a book, not the fantasy of it.
We see you.
And you’re not behind.
The Year of the Novel is a year-long structure designed to help you write a novel consistently
The Year of the Novel exists to support you through the entire arc of writing a novel.
📚 from idea and structure
📚 through drafting
📚 through finishing
📚 and into revision and trust
You stay with your story for a full year.
You don’t rush.
You don’t disappear.
We give you the structure, accountability, and guidance you need to keep going, without taking the work away from you.
You are still the author.
We just provide the support you need to finish your novel.
The Year of the Novel is for you if…
✒️ You have a novel idea you can’t shake
✒️ You’ve started before but struggled to finish
✒️ You want structure without being micromanaged
✒️ You value depth over speed
✒️ You’re ready to take your writing seriously
✒️ You want support without giving up creative control
If you’re looking for shortcuts, this isn’t it.
If you’re looking for something that lasts, it might be.
Rebellious Authors: Class of 25/26
What’s included…
A full year inside a dedicated novel-writing container
Every cohort includes:
📎 Clear phases covering planning, drafting, and revision
📎 Regular live calls focused on craft, process, and momentum
📎 Structured writing sprints and accountability rhythms
📎 Peer support from other committed novelists
📎 Direct guidance and feedback throughout the year
📎 A private space that holds the work from start to finish
Everything is designed to keep you moving forward without overwhelm.
The Experience
Your Year of the Novel feels steady.
You stop questioning whether you’re “doing it right.”
You stop panicking every time motivation dips.
You start trusting the process because you’re inside one that works.
You write alongside other people who are taking this seriously.
You feel seen.
You feel accountable.
You keep going.
Over time, something shifts.
Writing stops feeling like a constant negotiation.
It becomes part of your life again.
The Year of the Novel is not a programme you dip in and out of.
It works because you stay.
Results
The real change when you finish your novel
By the end of the year, most writers leave TYOTN with:
📚 A finished draft or a novel deep into revision
📚 A stronger understanding of their own process
📚 More confidence in their voice and decisions
📚 Less fear around showing up to the page
📚 A renewed relationship with their work
Finishing changes you.
Not just as a writer, but as a person who trusts themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
-
The Year of the Novel is a year-long novel writing programme designed to help writers write and finish a novel with structure, accountability, and long-term support.
-
The Year of the Novel is for writers who want to commit to writing a novel over a realistic timeframe and stay with the work from idea to finished draft.
-
No. You can join with a rough idea or an early draft. The programme supports planning, drafting, and revision across the year.
-
There’s no single timeline. The Year of the Novel provides a realistic year-long structure that supports steady progress without burnout or rushing.
-
Yes. The Year of the Novel is designed for writers with jobs, families, and real-life commitments. Consistency matters more than volume.
-
You don’t get kicked out or shamed. The structure is there to help you re-enter and keep going, not to pressure you to perform.
-
No. The Year of the Novel is not a passive course. It’s a structured writing container with accountability, guidance, and community support.
-
Studio Sonder supports ongoing writing consistency across many types of work.
The Year of the Novel is a deeper, year-long programme focused specifically on finishing a novel.
-
Most writers leave with a complete draft or a novel deep into revision, along with greater confidence and trust in their writing process.
This is your invitation.
If this feels heavy in a good way, that’s usually the sign.
The Year of the Novel is here to welcome you.
Not with pressure. With structure, support, and belief in your ability to finish.