A Workshop For Every Writer,
Every Stage, Every Time
The Universal Story Solution
January 10 at 11 AM CST
9 AM PST | 6 PM CET | 10:30 PM IST | 4:00 AM AEDT (Jan 11)
Replay Available
This is the year you stop spinning your wheels and start writing your book.
But here's what no one tells you:
Before you outline your plot, develop your characters, or write a single scene, you need to know what your story is really about.
Not the convoluted plot you share when your aunt asks how your writing's going—the deeper truth your story reveals about the world and how to live in it.
This truth is your point, and it's the one thing that will guide every decision you make as you write.
Without it, you'll get lost in endless revisions, flummoxed about which plot threads belong, and doubtful your story is even working.
In the Universal Story Solution Workshop, you'll:
Discover the three questions that unlock your novel's true heart
Work through exercises to craft your own story-guiding point
Watch me live coach writers to transform vague ideas into powerful, book-worthy statements
Understand the guiding principle that underlies every element of your book
Whether you're starting with a blank page or tackling the manuscript you've been wrestling with for years, this workshop gives you the universal story solution—the compass that will help you write a book that actually says something.
Because 2026 is the year you stop spinning your wheels and start showing up for the story only you can tell.
The Universal Story Solution
A Workshop For Every Writer, Every Stage, Every Time
9 AM PST | 6 PM CET | 10:30 PM IST | 4:00 AM AEDT (Jan 11)
January 10 at 11 AM CST
Replay available for one week
By the end of this workshop, you'll have:
The one or two sentence point that captures what your story is really about, giving you a compass for every writing decision you make
┈ Your Novel's True North ┈
┈ The Three Questions ┈
A simple framework you can return to again and again whenever you feel lost in your story
Watch as I coach multiple writers through finding their points, giving you a roadmap for your own process
┈ Live Coaching Insights ┈
┈ Clarity on Your Next Step ┈
See how to use your point to shape every aspect of your story and choice your make in your writing process
┈ Understanding of the Story Tree Process ┈
Experience what it’s like to write with you as the roots of your book
This isn't theory you'll forget by Monday. This is the practical, powerful foundation that will guide your entire writing journey.
This workshop is for you if:
Have been working on your novel for years but keep getting stuck or starting over
Feel overwhelmed by all the writing advice out there and don't know where to start
Are a deep thinker and feeler who needs to understand the "why" behind story decisions
Made a New Year's resolution to finally finish your damn book
Want to write a book that means something
Believe in the power of story to change the world, one reader at a time
Doubt whether your story is even working or if you're wasting your time
Hold a marginalized identity or are writing to support marginalized voices
Are ready to write with honesty, bravery, and purpose
This workshop is NOT for you if you:
✗ Want a quick formula or magic bullet that will have your book done in 30 daysBelieve marginalized voices get too much attention
✗ Aren't interested in self-discovery or connecting your story to who you are
✗ Think woke culture is ruining literature (or anything else)
✗ Believe marginalized voices get too much attention
✗ Are looking for purely technical craft advice
✗ Aren't willing to be honest with yourself about what you really want to say
If you're looking for surface-level tips and tricks, this isn't the workshop for you. But if you're ready to dig deep and discover the story only you can tell, well come on in.
Hi, I'm Dani Abernathy
I believe stories can change the world, one reader at a time. Not in some vague, hopeful way—but in a concrete, scientifically-backed way that actually rewires human brains for empathy.
As an Enneagram teacher and book coach, I help deep thinkers and feelers recognize that they are the roots of their story, because every element grows from who they are. Your book can only be as healthy as you are, which is why this work goes deeper than words on a page.
I’m pan, non-binary, neurodivergent, and have recurrent major depression. I'm not going to bullshit you: I'm scared. But you give me hope. You, who don’t fit into the mold they made for you. Who refuses to believe this is the only way things can be. Who just want everyone to be happy and safe and free.
That’s why I’m more determined than ever to support people as they write brave stories that tell the truth (even in fantasy worlds).
Your Story Will Wait for You, But This Year Won’t
How many more years are you going to tell yourself "this is the year I finally write my book"?
How many more drafts are you going to start without knowing where you're going?
How many more times are you going to feel lost in your own story, wondering if it's even worth finishing?
The point—your universal story solution—changes all of that. It gives you clarity, direction, and the confidence to keep going even when the writing gets hard.
Look, you may not finish your book this year—shit happens—but you can sure as hell commit yourself to finding your story and telling.
This is the year you finally commit to your story. But first, you need to know what it's really about.
Got Questions?
Do I need to have a completed manuscript?
Nope! This workshop is valuable whether you're just starting out or deep in revision. The point is something you can use at every stage of writing.
Will the replay be available?
Yes! If you can't attend live, you'll receive a link to the replay that will be available for one week after the workshop.
Is this really free?
You betcha. Hosting free, value-packed workshops is one of the ways I make coaching accessible to everyone.
What if I write non-fiction, short stories, or poetry?
This workshop applies to all forms of writing—fiction, autofiction, memoir, non-fiction, essays, poetry, short stories, and anything else you can throw in there. I coach novels, so the language will center around fiction, but all writers will find the workshop valuable. The point is universal to storytelling.
Will you talk about the Rooted Writers Mentorship?
I will. After learning about my approach to writing, many writers want to get more support on their writing journey. If you’re one of those folks, I want to give you the opportunity to continuing growing your Story Tree in the Rooted Writers Mentorship. Don’t worry, though, I don’t do hard sales tactics, there's zero pressure to work with me, and the workshop stands on its own.
This is your year.
You've spent long enough wondering if your story is good enough, if you have what it takes, if anyone will care about what you have to say.
The truth is: your story matters, your voice matters, and the world needs the book only you can write.
But you can't write it without knowing what it's really about.
Join me on January 10th and discover your universal story solution—the foundation that will guide every word you write in 2026 and beyond.