Writing Coaching & Book Editing Services
About Dawn
I love helping speakers, coaches, and consultants transform their ideas and expertise into impactful non-fiction books that enhance their credibility, boost their positioning, and ultimately increase their profits.
My Professional Life
I am a writing coach and book editor for professional speakers, coaches (business, life, wellness, spiritual), consultants, and entrepreneurs. I am also a ghostwriter for select high-profile personalities. Regardless of my exact role, my goal is to help my clients create irresistible books, articles, and marketing pieces that position them as the expert.
My writing talent emerged during childhood. In fact, I got my first piece published at the ripe old age of 8. No, it wasn’t anything Pulitzer worthy, but it was a funny joke (by 8-year-old standards) that the New York Newsday published as the opening in their Sunday “KidsDay” section. Oh? You want to hear the joke? I thought you’d never ask! Here it goes: “Who are the richest people in the world? Answer: Bakers! They have all the bread and dough they need!” (Trust me, that joke killed it on the playground.)
Since then, I have ghostwritten over 5,000 published articles and 30 published books, edited approximately 200 non-fiction (and a few fiction) books, coached hundreds of authors through the writing process, owned and operated a full-rights book publishing company, and even had time to write and publish a few of my own books. My client list includes professional speakers, business owners, attorneys, physicians, book and magazine publishers, infomercial celebrities, business consultants and coaches, psychologists, spiritual advisors and psychics, real estate and finance professionals, Olympic athletes, college professors, and even an astronaut.
Prior to going solo in 1998, I worked as Editor-in-Chief for a national magazine publisher, an editorial consultant for book publishers, a regularly contributing writer to arts and entertainment magazines, an ad copywriter for small and mid-sized businesses, and a technical writer for a software company. I freelanced my way through college, earning my BA degree in English from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida.
Apparently, people want to hear what I have to say too. I’ve been featured in such media outlets as HuffPost, USA Today, Investor’s Business Daily, PR News, HR Magazine, Job Placement & Training Report, Educational Dealer, Real Estate Broker’s Insider, Writer’s Weekly, and other national publications. I am currently an Executive Contributor for Brainz Magazine.
My down-to-earth-style puts people at ease, no matter where in the writing process they are. As such, I empower my clients to step into their greatness, share their expertise, and create a book worthy of their legacy.
My Personal Life
I currently live in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. I have two kids, one dog, and one life partner (which I’ve acquired in that order). My friends and family say that I never slow down. They’re probably right, although I do enjoy sitting on the sofa each evening doing my daily Wordle puzzle. A few other interesting things about me…
- I am passionate about helping kids read and write better. I set aside about 10-15 hours each week to help children with learning differences master reading and writing skills. Let me tell you … seeing a child finally read and write independently after years of struggle and frustration is a high like none other!
- I am also passionate about social issues, especially healthcare. In fact, in September 2010, I spoke at the Healthcare Affordability Act six-month anniversary. President Barack Obama introduced me and was gracious enough to pose for a photo with me after the event. You can read about the event here.
- I draw and paint, although not nearly as often as I’d like.
- Je parle français (mais juste assez pour m'en sortir). [I speak French (but just enough to get by).] Alors, parlez lentement, s'il vous plaît.
- I love hiking and being in nature, though not camping or sleeping in nature. I like to say that my idea of "roughing it" is a hotel without room service.
- My perfect weekend getaway is an outing to beautiful wine country, touring vineyards, and sipping the fruits of the earth. I think this is embedded in my DNA. I wrote about my family’s history with wine in 2007. This narrative was featured as the opening chapter of the book Chicken Soup for the Wine Lover’s Soul.
- Here is one of my favorite quotes: “Happiness comes when your work and your words are of benefit to yourself and others.” –Buddha
I love meeting new people, telling stories, sharing ideas, engaging in healthy debate, and laughing loudly. If this resonates with you, let’s connect!
September 2010. Official White House photograph, for personal use only. No endorsement is implied.
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