Does this sound familiar?

  • You have no problem starting a novel, but finishing? That's another story altogether.

  • It's doesn't matter whether you pants or plot, there comes a point in every story where you get stuck.

  • You get conflicting feedback on your book and end up confused and overwhelmed.

  • You've editing your book a dozen times, but something still feels off.

  • You want to write a story that means something, but you're not sure how.

You don't need a better writing habit, a new idea, or more beautiful prose. You need to find your writing roots.

What makes this course different?

Find Your Writing Roots isn't about learning a new writing method, it's about understanding yourself so you can write the story only you can tell.

  • Self-Discovery

    How does who you are determine what you write?

  • Impact

    What do you want your writing to do for you? Your reader? The world?

  • Audience

    Who are you really speaking to and how does that change your book?

  • Message

    If you could say one thing to your reader, what would it be?

  • Needs

    How do you need to support yourself so you can finish your novel?

Payment Options

Find Your Writing Roots Courses

Two courses designed to ground your novel in who you are, what you want, and how you want to impact your reader.

Grow your story from who you are.

You are the most important part of your book, because every element comes from you. The plot, character, and scenes, of course, but also the meaning, impact and ability to finish. Without a strong root system, your story withers. When you discover what you value, the impact you want your writing to have, and what you're really trying to say, your story thrives. The Find Your Writing Roots course leads you through Phase One of the Story Tree Process so you can build a solid foundation for every other element of your novel.
A tree with a green trunk, multicolored branches, and a pink canopy. The roots and trunk are labeled as Phase One, Embrace Your Story. The branches are labeled as Phase Two, Plan Your Story. The canopy is labeled as Phase Three, Writer Your Story

Instructor

Dani Abernathy

Book Coach & Enneagram Teacher

Hi, I'm Dani Abernathy. I’m a book coach and Enneagram teacher who helps deep thinkers and feelers write the stories they need to tell so their readers can feel seen and can see others. I believe stories can change the world, one reader at a time, because they teach us to have more compassion for ourselves and others. Stories are one of our most powerful tools for having less war and more love, and that’s why I’m on a mission to support folks like you as you write brave stories that tell the truth (even in a fantasy world). It’s my honor to support writers in the slow, deep work of discovering, planning, and writing their stories.

Hear from Writers

What did you take away from this course?

"When I get lost, I’ll return to my roots and my story’s purpose."
Livia

"I want to give my readers the courage to be who they are and take their own healing journeys—or, if they have already healed, to empower them to step out and help heal their communities."
Leann

"This reminded me that healing through writing can create a ripple effect in the world."
Michelle C.

"I keep circling the same themes, but I realize they anchor my writing, and I need to spend time with them."
Amie C.

"The question, 'If your book were magic, what would it fix in the world?' is getting me misty-eyed. It’s bringing up feelings of joy and grief—joy for what’s to come, grief that it hasn’t happened yet."
Margaret C.

"This gave me clarity I didn't realize I needed."
Rebecca B.

"I want my readers to feel they have the emotional strength to be themselves and the courage to pursue their dreams. I want to rid the world of cruelty and create emotional safety for all women and girls." 
Valerie M