Writing Soulful Nonfiction with Danielle Anderson of InkWorthy Books {ep. 165}
May 14, 2025
Meet Danielle Anderson of InkWorthy Books—a soulful nonfiction coach and publishing pro with a passion for helping authors write books that heal, inspire, and change the world. In this episode, Danielle walks us through her unique 6-phase approach to writing and publishing soulful nonfiction, including what most authors miss, how to revise like a pro, and why your “why” matters more than your word count.
In this inspiring episode, Alexa sits down with Danielle Anderson, founder of InkWorthy Books and the Soulful Nonfiction School. Danielle is a certified nonfiction book coach and editor with more than 14 years of experience helping writers bring mission-driven, healing-centered books into the world.
They discuss what it means to write "soulful nonfiction," how to prepare yourself emotionally and structurally for the journey of writing a book, and why rushing the process can dilute your impact. Danielle walks us through her six-phase framework for writing and publishing, from mindset to marketing, and shares why self-revision is often the most transformational part of the process.
If you’re writing a memoir, personal growth book, or other nonfiction work that’s rooted in purpose, this episode will meet you where you are and help you see what’s possible.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- What soulful nonfiction really means and how it differs from other nonfiction genres
- Why Danielle transitioned from a career in law to the publishing world
- The most important questions to ask yourself before you start writing
- Danielle’s 6-phase framework for nonfiction book development
- Why "sketchy drafts" are better than “shitty first drafts”
- How to revise your book effectively before you hire an editor
- What to expect when working with a full-service publishing support team
- Why self-publishing doesn’t mean doing it alone
- When to let go of arbitrary publishing deadlines
- How her Soulful Nonfiction School offers flexible, ongoing coaching and support
Resources Mentioned:
- Download Danielle’s Free Self-Publishing Checklist
- Learn more about Inkworthy Books
- Connect with Danielle on Instagram: @inkworthybooks
- Learn about her Soulful Nonfiction School: Soulful Nonfiction School
Memorable Quotes:
“What lives in a story but your soul?” — Danielle Anderson
“It heals you first. Then it heals me. And finally, it heals the world.”
“Publishers don’t help you write the book. That’s what a book coach does.”
Special Offer for Our Listeners:
Get Danielle’s Self-Publishing Checklist + access to her publishing services at womeninpublishingsummit.com/inkworthy
About Danielle:
Danielle Anderson is a trained nonfiction book coach and editor, bringing over fourteen years of writing and publishing experience to help amplify the story, voice, and message of passionate writers.
Danielle is the birth mother of Ink Worthy Books, a full-service editorial and publication services company providing support to self-publishing authors of soulful nonfiction, and the Soulful Nonfiction School, a sacred community of soulful creatives writing books that move the world forward.
Outside of business, words continue to color her life through music, books, movies, art, and writing. Danielle thrives on staying active. You can find her going on adventures and making magic with her four kids, lifting heavy in the gym, reading, writing, playing her guitar, exploring the parks and river valley near her home, geeking out about cool rocks, or taking cat naps with her furry feline friend Layla.
About Danielle:
Danielle Anderson is a trained nonfiction book coach and editor, bringing over fourteen years of writing and publishing experience to help amplify the story, voice, and message of passionate writers.
Danielle is the birth mother of Ink Worthy Books, a full-service editorial and publication services company providing support to self-publishing authors of soulful nonfiction, and the Soulful Nonfiction School, a sacred community of soulful creatives writing books that move the world forward.
Outside of business, words continue to color her life through music, books, movies, art, and writing. Danielle thrives on staying active. You can find her going on adventures and making magic with her four kids, lifting heavy in the gym, reading, writing, playing her guitar, exploring the parks and river valley near her home, geeking out about cool rocks, or taking cat naps with her furry feline friend Layla.