Focused workshops and courses to help you
write, refine, and publish with clarity
Welcome to the Soulful Nonfiction Academy!
The Academy is a curated collection of self-paced masterclasses, workshops, and courses designed to support you at every stage of your writing and publishing journey.
Each training offers focused, practical guidance on a specific topic so you can gain clarity, strengthen your in-progress manuscript, and move your book forward (and into the world) with confidence.
The Academy is a curated collection of self-paced masterclasses, workshops, and courses designed to support you at every stage of your writing and publishing journey.
Each training offers focused, practical guidance on a specific topic so you can gain clarity, strengthen your in-progress manuscript, and move your book forward (and into the world) with confidence.
A quick question before you scroll…
A quick question before you scroll…
Want Access to the Entire Academy—Plus More?
All Academy trainings can be purchased individually below—many are also included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School. If you’re looking for ongoing support, live calls, and community beyond what a masterclass or workshop can provide, the School may be your best next move.
Inside the School, you’ll receive:
• Full access to all Academy masterclasses
• Monthly live coaching calls
• Writing rooms for focused momentum
• A supportive community of thoughtful writers
• Ongoing guidance through every stage of your book
If you know you want depth, accountability, and long-term support, the School is the most expansive—and most cost-effective—way to grow.
All Academy trainings can be purchased individually below—many are also included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School. If you’re looking for ongoing support, live calls, and community beyond what a masterclass or workshop can provide, the School may be your best next move.
Inside the School, you’ll receive:
• Full access to all Academy masterclasses
• Monthly live coaching calls
• Writing rooms for focused momentum
• A supportive community of thoughtful writers
• Ongoing guidance through every stage of your book
If you know you want depth, accountability, and long-term support, the School is the most expansive—and most cost-effective—way to grow.
Phase 1: Pave the Path
Before you begin writing, we define the goals of your book—the “why” that will carry you through both the challenging and energizing seasons of the process. You’ll clarify the impact you want your book to have and the energy you want your readers to experience. Here is where you engage your strengths and tap into inspiration to keep you moving forward.
The masterclasses in this section support the foundational mindset and clarity needed at this early stage of the journey.
Learn how to adopt a healthy marketing mindset while you’re still writing—so your outreach strengthens your book instead of distracting from it.
In this masterclass with guest publishing expert Kiki Ringer, you’ll learn how to:
• Perform research to locate where your readers are already gathering
• Join conversations in a way that builds connection, not pressure
• Identify reader pain points and desires through real-world dialogue
• Strengthen your book by clarifying the gap it’s uniquely positioned to fill
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Craft a book title (and subtitle) that captures attention, communicates value, and stays memorable.
This masterclass walks you through both the creative and strategic sides of title selection.
• Core guidelines for selecting a strong title
• Common mistakes to avoid
• The role and power of subtitles
• Real examples of effective, market-ready titles
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Many writers quietly wonder: Do I have what it takes to write a good book?
This masterclass reframes that question and clarifies what truly matters in becoming a capable or “good” writer. You’ll learn:
• How writing a book is about skill practice, not innate talent
• The difference between being a “good” writer and learning to write well
• The character traits that make a writer “good”
• What it actually takes to write—and finish—a meaningful book
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Learn how to adopt a healthy marketing mindset while you’re still writing—so your outreach strengthens your book instead of distracting from it.
In this masterclass with publishing expert Kiki Ringer, you’ll learn how to:
• Perform research to locate where your readers are already gathering
• Join conversations in a way that builds connection, not pressure
• Identify reader pain points and desires through real-world dialogue
• Strengthen your book by clarifying the gap it’s uniquely positioned to fill
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Many writers share too much, too soon—and end up overwhelmed by opinions that stall their progress.
This masterclass helps you discern what’s helpful to share, what’s better kept private, and how to protect your creative momentum while your book is still taking shape.
• The four main reasons to share about your unpublished book
• What builds interest and trust before you publish
• What’s better kept private until after publication
• How to protect your creative energy and process
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Learn how to adopt a healthy marketing mindset while you’re still writing—so your outreach strengthens your book instead of distracting from it.
In this masterclass with publishing expert Kiki Ringer, you’ll learn how to:
• Perform research to locate where your readers are already gathering
• Join conversations in a way that builds connection, not pressure
• Identify reader pain points and desires through real-world dialogue
• Strengthen your book by clarifying the gap it’s uniquely positioned to fill
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Phase 2: Structure Your Book
Before the creativity can truly flow, you need a foundation for your words to rest within. In this phase, you structure your book and create a detailed, reader-aware outline and structural blueprint that will guide your writing. This structure is designed to bring clarity and ease to the writing process ahead.
The masterclasses in this section support you as you build the framework your manuscript will follow.
Transform the way you read so every book becomes a masterclass in craft.
Through knowing how to dissect structure, openings, chapter flow, dialogue, and more, you can apply what works directly to your own manuscript. In this masterclass, you’ll learn how to:
• Analyze a book’s table of contents and structural design
• Study intros, first chapters, and endings for cohesion
• Evaluate pacing and chapter transitions
• Observe how dialogue, scenes, and examples deepen impact
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Learn how studying the current market can sharpen your message, clarify your positioning, and strengthen your book.
This workshop shows you how to analyze similar books (“comp titles”) to sharpen your positioning and deepen your understanding of the current market. You’ll learn:
• What a comp title really is
• Why (and when) to research comps
• How to conduct meaningful research that can enhance your book
• When comparison becomes counterproductive
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Understand what AI can (and cannot) do for you as a nonfiction author.
This balanced deep dive explores ethical, strategic, and practical considerations so you can make informed decisions about whether and how you might use AI wisely.
• What AI actually is
• Practical ways writers are using it
• Ethical and copyright considerations
• What publishers are saying about AI
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Learn how to adopt a healthy marketing mindset while you’re still writing—so your outreach strengthens your book instead of distracting from it.
In this masterclass with publishing expert Kiki Ringer, you’ll learn how to:
• Perform research to locate where your readers are already gathering
• Join conversations in a way that builds connection, not pressure
• Identify reader pain points and desires through real-world dialogue
• Strengthen your book by clarifying the gap it’s uniquely positioned to fill
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Transform your knowledge into a structured framework that supports reader growth and transformation.
This workshop helps you articulate and organize your core message clearly and powerfully.
• What a healing framework is
• Core structural components
• How to build it into your manuscript
• Common mistakes to avoid
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Learn how to adopt a healthy marketing mindset while you’re still writing—so your outreach strengthens your book instead of distracting from it.
In this masterclass with publishing expert Kiki Ringer, you’ll learn how to:
• Perform research to locate where your readers are already gathering
• Join conversations in a way that builds connection, not pressure
• Identify reader pain points and desires through real-world dialogue
• Strengthen your book by clarifying the gap it’s uniquely positioned to fill
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Phase 3: Write Your Book
It’s time to put pen to paper—or fingers to keys. In this phase, you begin drafting your manuscript. You’ll write the beginning and ending of your book to establish clear parameters, then move forward through your outline to fill in the gaps with your must-be-shared message. This phase is about staying focused on forward movement and getting your words onto the page.
The masterclasses in this section support the active writing stage of the process.
Stop letting perfectionism stall your progress, and learn how to move forward without abandoning excellence.
This masterclass helps you identify perfectionist tendencies and build a healthier, more sustainable writing rhythm. You’ll learn how to:
• Recognize the subtle signs of perfectionism
• Reframe the truth about “perfect” writing
• Practice seven strategies to keep momentum going
• Use community and reflection to support your growth as a writer
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Bring your stories to life by using sensory detail in a way that feels immersive and engaging.
This masterclass walks you through how to write vivid, engaging scenes using the Heart Method.
• Understand what sensory writing really is (and isn’t)
• Determine which senses matter most in a scene
• Avoid over-description and maintain relevance
• Watch a real-time scene transformation walkthrough
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Clarify and strengthen your unique writing voice so your book sounds unmistakably like you.
In this deep dive, we define writing style and unpack the elements that shape it.
• What writing style actually means
• Why style matters in soulful nonfiction
• Six core elements that influence your style
• How to refine your style with intention
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Many writers over-explain, over-clarify, or over-teach—diluting the emotional impact of their work.
This masterclass touches on the craft concept of “leaving room for your readers” to help you recognize where you may be crowding your reader and how to create space that deepens resonance and trust. You’ll learn:
• What it truly means to “leave room” for your readers
• What over-explaining looks like (and how to avoid it)
• Why reader space increases resonance
• Key areas in your manuscript to evaluate for reader space
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Understand what writer’s block really is and how to move forward without forcing creativity.
This masterclass reframes stalled progress and offers practical ways to regain clarity and momentum.
• What “writer’s block” actually is (and why it may not be what you think)
• The real sources of stalled progress in nonfiction writing
• How to identify what’s truly in your way
• Practical steps to move forward when you feel stuck
• Sustainable strategies for preventing future stalls
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Stay connected to your book even when life gets full.
This masterclass offers realistic strategies for maintaining momentum during holidays and high-demand seasons. In this masterclass, you’ll learn about:
• What consistency can realistically look like
• Protecting creative connection
• Adjusting expectations without quitting
• Support tools and structures
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Phase 4: Edit & Revise Your Book
Once your first draft is complete, we celebrate—and then we refine. In this phase, you step into the polishing process. You’ll learn how to view your manuscript through an editor’s lens and identify areas that need strengthening. You’ll also explore how to enlist high-quality creation partners to support you in revising your book.
The masterclasses in this section support the evaluation, revision, and editing work that strengthens your manuscript.
Learn how to receive and give feedback in a way that strengthens your writing without diminishing your voice.
In this masterclass, you’ll learn how to:
• Receive feedback without defensiveness
• Decide what to implement—and what to release
• Use the “feedback sandwich” method effectively
• Analyze conflicting feedback without losing confidence
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Learn how to approach research strategically so it supports your writing instead of becoming a distraction.
This masterclass helps you discern when research is necessary, when it’s avoidance, and how to integrate it without stalling your progress. In this masterclass, you’ll learn:
• What kind of research your book may require
• When and how to do research within your writing process
• Where to find credible, aligned sources
• How to integrate research naturally into your narrative
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Every writer eventually asks: Is my book any good?
This masterclass helps you define what “good” actually means—and measure your work with clarity instead of doubt. You’ll learn:
• Different ways “good” can be defined—and which standards are misleading
• How to establish your own criteria for evaluating your book
• Three practical questions to assess whether your manuscript is working
• How to measure impact rather than doubts
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Learn how to craft scenes in memoir and nonfiction that feel vivid, purposeful, and emotionally grounded.
This masterclass breaks down the anatomy of a scene and how it differs from fiction.
• What a scene truly is (and isn’t)
• Key differences in nonfiction and memoir
• The five essential components of a strong scene
• Practical scene breakdown examples
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Navigate the ethical and creative boundaries of memoir with clarity and integrity.
This masterclass explores what’s permissible, what requires care, and how to handle real people responsibly. You’ll learn:
• What memoir truly is
• Ethical flexibility in storytelling
• How to write about real people responsibly—especially when the story is yours but includes them
• Utilizing disclaimers, author’s notes, and self-awareness
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Learn how to adopt a healthy marketing mindset while you’re still writing—so your outreach strengthens your book instead of distracting from it.
In this masterclass with publishing expert Kiki Ringer, you’ll learn how to:
• Perform research to locate where your readers are already gathering
• Join conversations in a way that builds connection, not pressure
• Identify reader pain points and desires through real-world dialogue
• Strengthen your book by clarifying the gap it’s uniquely positioned to fill
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Phase 5: Prepare to Publish
As you approach the finish line, attention turns to the details that prepare your book to enter the world. In this phase, you focus on the little but important details, enter the formatting and design process (with professional support), and select your publishing path. The goal is to ensure your manuscript is fully prepared for publication.
The masterclasses in this section support the practical and strategic steps required to move from finished manuscript to published book.
Understand what makes a compelling book cover and how to collaborate effectively with a professional designer.
Through real examples, we explore what works, what doesn’t, and why.
• Key design elements that influence perception
• Common cover mistakes to avoid
• How genre and audience shape design choices
• How to communicate clearly with your designer so your vision comes to life
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Explore the full spectrum of publishing options so you can make an informed, aligned decision for your book.
This masterclass breaks down traditional publishing, self-publishing, and hybrid approaches—including what each path truly requires.
• The major publishing routes available today
• What it takes to traditionally publish
• The realities of modern self-publishing
• How to evaluate which path fits your goals
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Explore what it actually looks like to publish your book without relying on Amazon.
This masterclass walks through the pros, cons, and available alternatives so you can decide what aligns with your values and goals.
• What “avoiding Amazon” realistically means
• The advantages and tradeoffs
• Distribution alternatives
• Strategic considerations before deciding
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Learn how metadata influences discoverability—and why you should care about it earlier than you think.
This deep dive breaks down the elements that help readers actually find your book.
• What metadata includes
• Why it impacts visibility and sales
• Key components to optimize
• Strategic timing for metadata decisions
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Explore what it takes to establish your own publishing imprint and how it can elevate your authority, credibility, and long-term control as an author.
This masterclass explores the strategic, logistical, and branding implications of becoming your own publisher. You’ll learn:
• What a publishing imprint is
• When creating one makes sense
• Legal and structural considerations
• Branding and marketing impact
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Evaluate whether producing an audiobook aligns with your goals, budget, and audience.
This masterclass walks through the practical and strategic considerations behind the decision.
• The audiobook production process
• Reasons authors say yes or no
• What “not yet” can look like
• Key factors to weigh to help you decide
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Phase 6: Market & Promote Your Book
Reaching publication is a massive accomplishment—but your work doesn’t end there. In this phase, you focus on promoting your book and expanding its reach. You prepare to market thoughtfully and strategically so your message can spread far and wide.
The masterclasses in this section support your efforts to share your book with readers and build momentum beyond publication.
Understand what an author website is for and whether you really need one.
We break down the purpose, benefits, drawbacks, and real examples so you can approach your online presence strategically.
• The core purpose of an author website
• Pros and cons to consider
• What makes a website effective
• Real-world examples and critiques
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Demystify the process of bookstore placement as a self-published author.
This class breaks down what’s realistic, what bookstores look for, and how to increase your chances of getting shelved.
• How bookstores make decisions on what to shelve
• Pre- and post-publication strategies to getting into bookstores
• Distribution considerations
• The marketing realities involved
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Understand what bestseller status really means, what it doesn’t, and what’s ultimately most important.
This class separates myth from reality and helps you measure success in the most meaningful and supportive way.
• How major bestseller lists function
• The limitations of list status
• What it takes to hit lists as an indie author
• Measuring book success beyond the lists
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Masterclass Bundles
For writers who want to explore a topic more deeply, these curated bundles group together masterclasses that address related parts of the writing and publishing journey. By moving through several complementary lessons, you can strengthen your understanding of a specific area while building momentum in your work.
Each bundle offers a thoughtful pathway through multiple classes, helping you connect ideas, develop skills, and apply what you learn with greater clarity.
This bundle brings together five masterclasses designed to elevate the quality and impact of your manuscript.
You’ll learn how to study other books strategically, bring your scenes to life through sensory detail, clarify and refine your writing style, structure powerful nonfiction scenes, and create space for readers to connect deeply with your work.
This bundle is for writers who are actively drafting or revising and want to strengthen the craft of their writing without losing their unique voice.
Included in the Craft Bundle:
• Read More to Write Better
• Make Your Writing Come Alive
• Finding Your Writing Style
• Structuring a Powerful Scene
• Write a Book Readers Connect With
Purchased individually, these masterclasses would total $185. With the bundle, you receive all five for $122, a savings of $63!
Writing a book isn’t just a creative challenge—it’s a psychological one. This bundle addresses perfectionism, stalled progress, busy seasons, and the deeper question of whether you “have what it takes.”
You’ll learn how to move forward consistently, navigate writer’s block with clarity, and sustain momentum through the realities of life.
This bundle is for writers who are struggling to begin, continue, or finish—and want grounded, practical support that keeps them moving forward.
Included in the Mindset & Momentum Bundle:
• Progress Over Perfection
• Working Through Writer’s Block
• Writing Through Busy Seasons
• Do You Have What It Takes?
Purchased individually, these masterclasses would total $148. With the bundle, you receive all four for $111, a savings of $37!
The modern publishing landscape offers more options than ever—and more confusion.
This bundle walks you through the major publishing paths available today, including traditional, self-publishing, hybrid models, avoiding Amazon, creating your own imprint, and deciding whether an audiobook is right for you.
This bundle is for writers nearing completion of their manuscript who want clarity, confidence, and ownership over their publishing decisions.
Included in the Publishing Path Bundle:
• Choosing the Right Publishing Path
• Publishing Without Amazon
• Owning Your Publishing Path
• Should You Publish an Audiobook?
Purchased individually, these masterclasses would total $148. With the bundle, you receive all four for $111, a savings of $37!
Visibility doesn’t begin on launch day.
In this bundle, you’ll learn how to start marketing while you write, choose a compelling title, design a cover that aligns with your audience, share your work strategically before publication, and optimize your metadata for discoverability.
This bundle is for writers who want to approach marketing thoughtfully and build reader connection before and beyond publication.
Included in the Visibility Bundle:
• Start Marketing While You Write
• Choosing a Title That Resonates
• Designing a Compelling Cover
• Sharing Your Book Before It’s Done
• Making Your Book Discoverable
Purchased individually, these masterclasses would total $185. With the bundle, you receive all five for $122, a savings of $63!
This bundle is designed for independent, self-publishing authors who want to approach their book strategically.
You’ll learn how bookstores make shelving decisions, how discoverability actually works, what bestseller lists do (and don’t) mean, and how market insight through comp titles can sharpen your positioning.
This bundle is for committed indie authors who want to treat their book as both a creative work and a strategic asset.
Included in the Indie Author Bundle:
• Getting Your Book Into Bookstores
• Making Your Book Discoverable
• The Truth About Bestseller Lists
• A Strong Book Through Market Insight
Purchased individually, these masterclasses would total $148. With the bundle, you receive all four for $111, a savings of $37!
Learn how to adopt a healthy marketing mindset while you’re still writing—so your outreach strengthens your book instead of distracting from it.
In this masterclass with publishing expert Kiki Ringer, you’ll learn how to:
• Perform research to locate where your readers are already gathering
• Join conversations in a way that builds connection, not pressure
• Identify reader pain points and desires through real-world dialogue
• Strengthen your book by clarifying the gap it’s uniquely positioned to fill
Included with enrollment in the Soulful Nonfiction School.
Courses & Workshops
Some topics deserve more time and space to explore. These courses and workshops offer a deeper learning experience, allowing you to move through key parts of the writing and publishing journey with more guidance, structure, and support.
Whether you’re developing new skills or navigating an important stage of your book project, these extended trainings provide the time and depth needed to move forward with clarity.
Learn how to design a book that does more than share your ideas—it actively supports the growth of your business.
In this five-lesson course, you’ll discover the key elements that transform a book into a powerful client-attraction tool. Through concise lessons and a guided workbook, you’ll clarify your message, craft stories that build trust, and design a reader journey that naturally leads people toward working with you.
Inside this course, you’ll learn how to:
• Position your book as one of the most powerful client-attraction tools available
• Clarify the core message that makes your expertise magnetic to the right readers
• Craft stories that build connection, trust, and authority
• Design momentum beyond the final page so readers know how to take the next step
• Create your book’s Soulful Visibility Blueprint
Editing can feel like one of the most confusing—and expensive—parts of the publishing process.
In this practical workshop, you’ll learn about the essential stages of editing so you can make informed decisions about your manuscript and invest your budget wisely.
You’ll learn what different types of editors actually do, when you need them, and how to approach the editing process in a way that strengthens your book without wasting time or money.
As a companion resource, this workshop also includes the Ultimate Soulful Nonfiction Guidebook—a 30+ page reference that walks through the full writing, editing, and publishing journey so you can see exactly where editing fits into the larger process of bringing your book to life.
Inside this workshop, you’ll learn how to:
• Understand the different types of editing and when each one matters
• Determine what level of editing your manuscript actually needs
• Find and hire editors who are the right fit for your book
• Work with editors efficiently so you get the strongest possible results
• Navigate the full writing-to-publishing journey using the Ultimate Soulful Nonfiction Guidebook
Writing a book is rarely just about putting words on the page—it’s about creating the clarity, support, and momentum that allow your ideas to fully come to life.
In this 10-lesson course, you’ll define the deeper purpose of your book and design a writing journey that works for you personally.
Through video lessons and reflective exercises, you’ll clarify your book’s mission, identify the readers waiting for your message, and build the support structures that keep your writing moving forward.
Whether you’re beginning with an idea, an outline, or a partially written manuscript, this course helps you move from uncertainty to a clear and sustainable path toward authorship.
Inside this course, you’ll learn how to:
• Clarify your book’s mission and the impact it’s meant to have
• Identify the readers who are waiting for your message
• Define what success looks like for your unique writing journey
• Understand how your personal working style can support your writing momentum
• Build supportive structures—tools, rituals, environment, and community—that help you keep moving toward your finished book
If you’re looking for ongoing support, live calls, and community beyond what a masterclass or workshop can provide, the School is the most expansive—and most cost-effective—way to grow.
A sacred community for heart-driven writers who are called to share the message swirling in their soul.
With enrollment options to suit budgets, goals, and desired areas of support, word-weavers forge bonds with fellow creatives and navigate their way through the School’s signature course, Author’s Alchemy: Six Phases of Book Creation.
