Hi, I’m dana dobson.
I’m a seasoned ghostwriter, editor, and storyteller with a deep love for helping people bring their true stories to life.
With a background in journalism and more than 25 years of experience, I specialize in writing nonfiction books that inspire, inform, and move readers.
I’m also the creator of The DEZ Series, a character driven noir thriller, debuting soon. I bring a strong plot, voice, and vision to every project, whether I’m writing for myself or someone else.
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I’m a nonfiction ghostwriter with more than 25 years of experience helping people turn their stories, ideas, and expertise into powerful, meaningful books. I’ve written or co-written over 20 titles—memoirs, self-help, business, and books that don’t fit neatly into a box but absolutely deserve to be written.
My background is in journalism, and that’s where I first learned how to listen deeply, ask the right questions, and earn someone’s trust enough to tell the real story—not just the polished version. That training still shapes everything I do. I know how to pull out the thread that ties your story together, even if you're not sure what it is yet.
Many of my clients come to me with personal, often painful stories—about trauma, survival, loss, and healing. These are not easy stories to tell. I’ve learned how to create a safe, compassionate space where people can feel heard and respected. I’ll guide you through it gently, and I’ll handle your story with care. If we work together, you’ll never feel rushed, judged, or overwhelmed.
I also have a BA in Journalism and an MBA in Marketing, which helps me bridge emotional storytelling with smart structure and strategy. I have a strong ear for the tone and rhythm of a person’s speech —so when I help you tell your story, it will sound like you, not me.
I’m also a certified editor and proofreader. That means once we’ve written your story, I’ll make sure it’s clean, clear, and ready to go out into the world. I believe good writing should flow naturally, make people feel something and never bore the reader.
If you’ve been carrying a story that needs to be told—and you want a collaborator who can help you tell it with honesty, heart, and just the right amount of polish—I’d love to talk.

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