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Your Story. Written for Impact

Whether it’s your first book or your next, you’re in the right place. Cindy brings strategy, creativity, and authenticity to craft a powerful story that moves readers and showcases your expertise.

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where stories become books

Services to Showcase Your Uniqueness

Ghostwriting

Share your life story during the interview process, and Cindy skillfully and thoughtfully infuses your voice into each chapter.

Book Doctoring

Polish your manuscript with Cindy’s creative expertise for strategy, structure, flow, writing, editing, and greater impact.

Book Strategist

For those who want to write their own manuscript, Cindy provides a strategic blueprint so you can stay focused and productive.

Book-to-Screen

Some stories are destined for the screen. Cindy consults with authors to consider feature films, television shows, or documentaries.

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Ghostwriting/
Co-Writing

What is Ghostwriting?

Picture this: Your life’s work sitting proudly on bookshelves everywhere. Your name gleaming on the front cover. Your voice and wisdom beautifully woven into a bespoke masterpiece. And you never had to write a single word.

Whether you hate writing like Cindy hates math, or your incredible talents and precious time are better spent on your life’s work, self-care, and moments with family and friends, Cindy Dawn’s bespoke ghostwriting services are your perfect solution. Through one on one interviews, Cindy works closely with you to craft a book that captures your essence, authenticity, unique voice, and message, while she writes every single word for you.

Cindy expertly does all the heavy lifting to ensure your book doesn’t just get written; it deeply resonates with readers and leaves a lasting impression that echoes long after they’ve turned the final page.

Cindy's 7-Phase Book Writing Plan

When you partner with Cindy, you’ll follow a clear and efficient process that transforms your thoughts, knowledge, and stories into your written book.

Phase 1: Strategy Phase

Discover and define the heart of your book – its purpose, goals, message, topics, stories, lessons, and future impact. Together, you’ll devise a strategic book plan that sets the foundation for the next phases.

Phase 2: Interview Phase

Through intimate one-on-one interviews led by Cindy, you’ll dive deep into each topic, to uncover the rich content that becomes your book. This is where your wisdom is captured and your stories come alive.

Phase 3: Content Development Phase

Once Cindy gathers all the gold from your interviews, she’ll craft each chapter with your voice, message, care and precision. Once each chapter is drafted, she will send it to you for your review.

Phase 4: Review & Edit Phase

One by one, you’ll receive digital versions of each chapter to review and provide feedback. After your input, Cindy will meet with you via video call to discuss your honest thoughts, implement agreed changes, and then move confidently to the next chapter. This collaborative exchange continues for each chapter.

Phase 5: Final Review

After all chapters are revised and completed, Cindy conducts one final review of the entire manuscript. Then, she sends it to you for your final revisions and approval.

Phase 6: Off to the Publisher*

Once your manuscript is approved, Cindy transfers the copyright to you and emails your completed manuscript to you. Then, you send it to your chosen publisher to begin their process.

Phase 7: Marketing*

Here’s where you step into the spotlight to execute your own marketing plan. As the person who cares most about selling your book, you become the lead voice in promoting and selling your book. You can begin your marketing plan journey as early as you decide to write a book!

*Publishing and Marketing Phases are completed with Author-selected vendors and independent from Cindy. For authors who choose to work with Cindy, she’s happy to introduce her trusted network of publishing, marketing, and PR connections; though there’s never any obligation to use her recommendations.

Why Do I Need a Ghostwriter?

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Book Doctoring

What is Book Doctoring?

Already have a manuscript that’s feeling a little under the weather? You’ve poured your heart into those pages, but something’s not quite right. Maybe you’re feeling lost, bored, or out of time. Perhaps you like what you’ve written, but it’s not reaching the level you desire – it’s missing that special spark, that flow, that emotional punch that will make readers keep reading.

Cindy Dawn is your literary physician, with a prescription for transformation. As your Book Doctor, she combines her expertise as a book strategist, analyst, developmental editor, and ghostwriter into one powerful book writing process. Think of her as a “puzzle master” who can see exactly where the pieces need to fit together to create something magnificent.

Whether your manuscript is partially drafted or completely finished, Cindy partners with you to breathe life back into both you and your book. Her approach is analytical yet gentle, logical yet creative – designed to reignite your pride and enthusiasm for your work while elevating it to her high standards.

Cindy's 7-Phase Book Doctoring Plan

When you partner with Cindy, you’ll follow a clear and efficient process that transforms your thoughts, knowledge, and stories into your written book.

Phase 1: Consultation Meeting

Cindy intentionally listens to your concerns, stuck points, book goals, and content needs. This is where she truly understands what’s not working and what your vision is for the finished product.

Phase 2: Manuscript Assessment

Like a skilled diagnostician, Cindy analyzes your manuscript from a bird’s-eye view down to the most minute details, examining structure, flow, logic, content, and reader value to identify exact areas in need of attention.

Phase 3: Book Doctoring

Cindy carefully tracks her suggested edits, recommendations, and comments throughout your document so you are sure to see and approve every suggestion.

Phase 4: Presentation of Findings

With gentle expertise, Cindy presents her recommendations over a video call, discussing each suggestion and ensuring you’re completely comfortable with the proposed changes before moving forward.

Phase 5: Author’s First Revisions & Edits

Unlike traditional developmental editors who hand you a list of changes to tackle yourself, Cindy does the heavy lifting for you. After you’ve reviewed each chapter, you’ll submit it to Cindy. Then, she implements every change with care and precision.

Phase 6: Author’s Final Review & Edits

You’ll receive your transformed manuscript for final review. After you submit any last feedback, Cindy makes changes, and delivers you a completed manuscript that is publisher ready.

Phase 7: Final Approval & Release

Once your manuscript is final, Cindy sends you the copyright transfer, and delivers you the completed manuscript for you to send to the publisher of your choice.

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Book Strategist or Book Coach

Why Do I Need a Book Strategist or Book Coach?

Desire writing a book that leaves a lasting imprint on your readers? You’re absolutely in the right place. Whether you’re staring at a blank page, wondering where to begin or feeling stuck, Cindy gets it. Your Book Writing Journey can feel overwhelming, but – you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself.

As your Book Strategist or Book Coach, Cindy Dawn is your partner every step of the way. Think of her as your writing compass, guiding you to navigate from the first spark of an idea all the way to holding a publisher-ready manuscript in your hands.

The Difference Between a Book Strategist and a Book Coach

As your Book Strategist, Cindy jumps in at the very beginning of your journey, before you even start drafting. Together, you’ll craft a blueprint of your manuscript, setting you up for success from day one.

As your Book Coach, Cindy is your ongoing advisor who supports you along the way as you actually write your own manuscript. Cindy meets regularly with you to offer advice, review your drafts, and keep you motivated and on track.

Book Strategist & Book Coach Deliverables

When you partner with Cindy, you’ll follow a clear and efficient process that gets your manuscript to the finish line and ready for your publisher.

  • Identify crystal-clear purpose, goals, and actionable steps.
  • Teach you the “7 Phases of the Book Writing Journey”.
  • Determine your lasting and impactful message that stays with the reader long after they close their book.
  • Advise you on everything from structure, topics and chapter content to business integration and creating extreme value for your readers.
  • Explore the best publishing path for you – traditional, hybrid, or self-publishing.
  • Prepare you for your role in marketing your book.
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Book-to-Screen

What is Book-to-Screen?

Occasionally, a uniquely powerful story lands on Cindy Dawn’s desk that has life beyond a book. Cindy vets selected books for potential as a compelling feature film, television series, or documentary. When screens are a possible option, Cindy partners with authors to ghostwrite their book to chronicle the entire story. To better prepare authors for the screen development process, Cindy implements important elements in the book for easier adaptation to the screenplay with her Hollywood Team of consultants, producers, screenplay writers, and distributors.

How the Book-to-Screen Process Works

The book-to-screen process begins when a manuscript shows strong cinematic potential—meaning its characters, pacing, and themes can successfully translate into visual storytelling. Cindy identifies these projects and takes the story beyond traditional publishing.

Once a book is chosen, the story is reshaped for entertainment industry standards. This may include refining plot arcs, emphasizing dialogue, and developing scenes in a way that fits film, television, or documentary formats. Cindy works alongside the author to structure the book so it can become a screenplay or detailed treatment, which studios and producers can evaluate.

After adaptation, the project is positioned for industry interest—this includes preparing pitch materials, story summaries, and visual concepts that appeal to production companies, agents, and studios. While not every story reaches the screen, this process ensures the book is professionally presented for potential development.

A Partner in Storytelling

Why Work with Cindy Dawn?

Your story is more than just a story. Your book is more than just a book. Working with Cindy isn’t simply about getting a book written; it’s about embarking on a creative and purpose-filled adventure to craft a bespoke masterpiece. Your experiences and stories will be woven with power to educate, inspire, heal, and celebrate the human spirit.
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100% Original. No AI. No Cookie Cutter Books.

Cindy’s collaborative and author / reader centric approach ensures that your unique book and message are crafted from original works and delivered with purpose-driven inspiration, and impact.

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Holistic Creativity. Flexible. Intentional.

Cindy is vested in you and your book. She dives deep into understanding your essence, so every word reflects your voice and every chapter is extremely valuable to your readers.

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Honesty is the Best Policy.

Cindy values open communication and honest collaboration. No hidden fees, no rushed work – a seamless process built on mutual trust, respect, confidentiality, and collaboration.

Your Voice. Your Story. Amplified.

Cindy’s Value-Added Skill Sets

Mental Health

Cindy was speaking about mental health long before COVID-19. For authors sharing their personal or professional journey, Cindy interweaves your story, knowledge and outcomes into a compelling story sure to transform readers’ lives. 

Legal Experience

Copyright, plagiarism, and reputations, oh my! Protective and vested in your reputation, stature, intellectual property, and copyright, Cindy sees around corners to caution you against future legal issues from writing a book.

Branding & Marketing

Every book worth writing begins with marketing and your end goals in mind. When Cindy knows your business and book goals, she cross-promotes your brand, business, products, and services in your book.

IT & Corporate

Communication is king to run your business, and Cindy simplifies complex language, incorporates business acumen, and designs processes for books, workbooks, employee manuals, standards, and  more.

Speaking

With speaking experience and 7 years with NSA, writing for speakers is second nature. Cindy writes books to complement and compose your keynotes, design workshops, and elevate careers.

For fractional or contract-based communications work, please contact Cindy directly at Cindy@CindyDawn.com.

Your Voice. Your Vision. Your Book. Your Legacy.

Your readers are waiting for your inspiration, wisdom, and guidance. Let’s get writing!