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.
1:1 Coaching
1:1 Strategy Session
An hour-long strategy session if you’re 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.
Cost: $500 for 1 hour
1:1 Coaching Package
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.
Includes:
* Two, one-hour Zoom calls/month
* Two hours of editing/month
* Unlimited email/text access (response time 24-48 hours)
Cost: $3,500/mo with a 3-month commitment
Group Classes
An 8-week course is for writers of all levels looking to unblock their creative brain and get words on the page.
Next class: Starts Sept 30
Cost: $1,999
Group Classes
A six-month book-writing boot camp to help you cross the finish line with a complete manuscript and clear understanding of your book and where it fits in the marketplace.
Next class: Starts week of Sept 29
Cost: $3,500 monthly for 6 months
Mentorship
Next class: Starts Jan 2025
Launching in October
A four month intimate, group mentorship to build the foundation of your author platform and start getting the ideas for your book out into the world, even before you’ve finished writing your book.
Cost: $4,750 (4 months, 2 sessions per month),
Early Bird Discount of $4,500
Major Non-Fiction
Book Deals with:
Simon & Schuster
Regalo
HarperCollins
Post Hill Press
Health Communications, Inc.
Publications:
The New York Times
HuffPost
Marie Claire
Spread the Jelly
Electric Literature
Today
Motherly
Health Magazine
Well + Good
Catapult
Hey Alma
Ms.Magazine
+ more
Representation by:
Aevitas Creative Management
Park & Fine Literary
and MediaJanklow & Nesbit
Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary
Client Wins




“Ruthie is a whip-smart writing coach who guides you directly to the story you need to tell. ”
- Melisse Gelula Founder, Memoring, and Co-Founder, Well + Good