Connect, Learn, & Grow Your Story
at a Price You Can Afford
The Rooted Writers Mentorship:
We are anti-capitalist at our core which is why we offer sliding scale payments. Let’s take a look at your options so you can decide what’s right for you.
Don’t need to look at the options? Skip to the inquiry form here.
Join the Community
The Essential Foundation
$15 - $85 per month
You decide what to pay
This level is essential by design, because community isn't a luxury, it's a necessity for writing that challenges the status quo.
Here, you get what's truly essential: a community of writers who share your vision for a fully DEI-ed world, who understand the frustration you feel when you still can’t figure out the end of your book, and who celebrate your triumph at writing a scene that makes you cry.
Fundamentals of Story Course so you can write a book that works
Monthly Fundamentals Q&A Call to get quick answers to your big questions
Bonus Trainings with Dani and Guest Experts to deep dive into craft and become a more socially-conscious writer
Weekly member-led cowriting sessions in multiple time zones so you can write your damn book
Private online community to share your writing questions, adorable pet pics, and favorite memes in a space where you feel seen and safe
Opportunity to apply for coaching on Dani's podcast, because why wouldn’t you want to deep-dive into your story for an hour?
What's included:
True Belonging - Find a home among writers who get you, your perspective, and your purpose
Consistent Support - Gain strength and encouragement from regular co-writing sessions, community discussions, and thoughtful trainings
Validation and Encouragement - Share struggles and wins with people who understand why your book matters so damn much
Build Your Foundation - Learn the most important elements of crafting a novel through the Fundamentals of Story Course
What you'll experience:
Unleash the Curriculum:
Grow Your Story From The Ground Up
$100 - $300 per month
Pay what works for you
Your story isn't just random elements cobbled together—it's a living, integrated whole with you at its roots. Inside The Story Tree Process you’ll grow your novel organically, ensuring every element connects to who you are and what you want to say about the world.
Everything in the Community Level, PLUS:
The Story Tree Process, a step-by-step plan to move from concept to completed manuscript with confidence
Comprehensive curriculum so you can craft your novel with intention without getting lost along the way.
Deep-dives on the Enneagram personality system to craft psychologically consistent characters with meaningful growth arcs
In-depth teaching on character development, plot, series, drafting, and revision to write a book you’re proud of
Full membership inside our private online group just for writers moving through the curriculum
What's included:
Connection with Yourself - Understand how your story is shaped by who you are
Integrated Story Elements - Develop characters, a world, and a plot that grows naturally from your perspective
Aligned Creative Decisions - Make choices that serve your deeper purpose and understand the why behind every story choice
All the Tools - Geek out on worksheets and spreadsheets designed for each stage of the process
A Map for Your Writing Journey - Move from concept to completed manuscript with confidence
What you'll experience:
Get Coaching:
Your Story Deserves a Guide
$325 - $525 per month
Pay what you’re able
What if you had someone who already knew your story? Someone who remembered your characters' names, understood your world, and—most importantly—got why this book matters to you?
Even better, what if they knew how books work, so they could help you write the story you really want to tell?
That's what coaching provides: a witness to your process, a guide when you're lost, and a champion who believes in your book as much as you do. When combined with the powerful foundation of community and curriculum, coaching creates a holistic experience where your story can truly flourish.
What's included:
Everything in the Community and Curriculum Levels, PLUS:
Weekly group coaching calls to get expert guidance on all your book’s questions, big or small
Intimate group of writers who are also writing from their own questions, identities, and experiences
Opportunity to schedule 1:1 calls with Dani and get focused attention on your book
What you'll experience:
Complete Support System - The magic of all three levels working together: community gives you belonging, curriculum gives you structure, and coaching gives you personalized navigation
Story Partner - No need to explain your story from scratch each time, I’ll know the intricate details of your world, characters, and vision
Real Solutions - Work through your specific story challenges with someone who understands how story works and how your story works
Confidence in Your Craft - Get reassurance that your character arc works, your pacing is good, and yes, your description of a Space Spider that communicates through plasma glitter makes perfect sense
Customized Path Forward - End each call knowing exactly what do to next
Space to Process - Talk through the fear of your grandma reading your sex scenes, your confusion about representation, and the realization that if you want to finish your book you have to embrace your feminist rage
Purposeful Writing - Know that your choices are leading to a novel that will truly connect with readers and make the impact you're hoping for
Why a Sliding Scale?
We use a sliding scale because capitalism sucks and everyone deserves the opportunity to be part of our community. Our sliding scale is resistance against oppressive systems and a way to show care for one another.
When you pay what you can—whether that's the minimum, maximum, or somewhere in the middle—you're making the Mentorship accessible to more writers.
If you're well-resourced: By choosing to pay more, you directly help writers with fewer financial resources join our community. Your generosity ensures ALL stories can be told, not just those who can afford traditional coaching.
If you're not well-resourced: Pay what you can sustainably afford. Your story matters, and we want you here.
No matter what you pay, you get the same access to all features at your chosen level. No one will know what you pay except you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I decide I want to move to a different level of the Mentorship?
No problem! You can change levels at any time. If you’d like to join the Coaching level, we’ll have a chat to make sure it’s going to be helpful during your stage of writing.
What genres are best for the Mentorship?
Any heart-centered, character-driven novel meant to impact readers emotionally. I'm less concerned about genre and more concerned about WHY you're writing. If you want your readers to feel seen or to see others, perfect! If you’re writing memoir, reach out and we’ll chat about what kind of support you’re looking for.
How much feedback will I get on my story?
At the Community Level, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions during the monthly Q&A call. At the Coursework Level, you'll have a dedicated online group for craft questions. At the Coaching Level, you'll get weekly group coaching calls to get direct feedback from me on your story. If feedback is what you’re looking for, the Coaching Level is for you.
Is the Mentorship a critique group?
No. You won't be expected to look at anyone else's work, though you’re welcome to exchange chapters with other writers if you’d like.
What if I don't live in the United States?
No problem! Our calls and co-writing sessions accommodate multiple time zones. We have members from around the world.
What times are the calls and co-writing sessions?
Co-writing sessions are offered multiple times per week across different time zones:
Mondays at 6:00 p.m. CDT
1:00 a.m. CEST on Tuesdays
9:00 a.m AEST on Tuesdays
Tuesdays at 7:00 a.m. CDT
2:00 p.m. CEST
10:00 p.m. AEST
Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. CDT
4:00 p.m. CEST
Midnight AEST on Fridays
Sundays at 2:00 a.m. CDT
9:00 a.m. CEST
5:00 p.m. AEST
The monthly Fundamentals Q&A, Bonus Trainings, and Coaching Level calls are during one of the following times:
Tuesdays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. CDT
8:00 to 10:00 p.m. CEST
4:00 to 6:00 a.m. AEST on Wednesdays
Wednesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. CDT
2:00 to 4:00 a.m. CEST on Thursdays
10:00 a.m. to Noon AEST on Thursdays
Friday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. CDT
4:00 to 6:00 p.m. CEST
Midnight to 2:00 a.m. AEST on Saturdays
All calls are recorded for those who can't attend live. You can see a pdf of our call schedule here.
Ready to join us?
If you’re looking for tips and tricks to finish your novel ASAP, the Rooted Writers Mentorship isn’t the place for you. But if you want community with like-minded writers, a comprehensive system to write a book you’re proud of, and support through the plot conundrums and personal struggles,