Whether you have big literary ambitions or simply a yearning to put your words on paper, your story matters. Transforming it into a compelling narrative comes down to practice, structure, and the right creative support. Armed with the tools and experience to guide you in the craft of writing, Ruthie Ackerman is the secret ingredient you need to propel your writing forward.
Ruthie approaches the writing process with the three I’s: Inspire, Ignite, Illuminate. Whether her students are writing memoirs, fiction, or personal essays, or they’re still finding their footing, she starts by inspiring them with the writers she loves and admires. She then ignites their creativity and passion and illuminates the way forward to bring their stories to life.
Upcoming Classes
Upcoming Classes
8-Week January Jumpstart: Writing for Non-Writers
Next class: Starts January 13, 2026
The Ignite Mentorship
Next cohort: Starts January 29, 2026
1:1 Coaching
1:1 Single Strategy Session
An hour-long strategy session for those who are not sure where to start, can’t seem to land on a clear book concept, or just want Ruthie to shine a light on the black box of the publishing world.
1:1 On-Going Coaching
Customized on-going coaching support. Past clients have worked on essays and book proposals, manuscript editing, author brand and platform building, finding an agent, and more.
Group Classes
8-Week January Jumpstart: Writing for Non-Writers
An 8-week course for writers of all levels looking to unblock their creative brain and get words on the page.
Next class: Starts January 13, 2026
6 Month Book Builder
A six-month book-writing boot camp to help writers cross the finish line with a complete manuscript and clear understanding of their book and where it fits in the marketplace.
Next class: Spring 2026, TBA
Mentorship
A four month intimate, group mentorship for writers to build the foundation of their author platform and start getting the ideas for their book out into the world, even before they have finished writing.
Next class: Starts January 29, 2026
Ruthie has worked with writers at all stages to help them take big steps in their careers—landing book deals with Big 5 and indie publishers, placing essays in top outlets, and signing with literary agents. Below are the publishers, outlets and agents her clients have landed:
Client Wins
Here's a selection of the books published
by clients of the Ignite Writers Collective:
“Ruthie is a whip-smart writing coach who guides you directly to the story you need to tell. ”
– Melisse Gelula
Founder, Memoiring,
and Co-Founder, Well+Good