Have you ever pulled a book off a shelf — not knowing why, just knowing — and found exactly what you needed inside?

What if your book could do that for someone else?

I've always believed in the transformative power of words. The sentence that stops you cold and completely shifts your perspective. The story that takes you on an incredible adventure you might not otherwise experience. The book that you gift to a friend and say, "You need to read this."

That's what I'm always reaching for — for every client, in every project.

You've lived something worth writing about. Maybe it's a life that took unexpected turns and came out on the other side with hard-won wisdom. Maybe it's a philosophy, a framework, a way of seeing the world that's helped others and deserves a wider audience. Whatever it is, you know it matters. You just need the right partner to help you get it onto the page.

That's where I come in.

I'm Dana Micheli — a New York City memoir ghostwriter, book coach, and editor helping authors, executives, and thought leaders turn their ideas into books that matter. For more than fifteen years, I've partnered with clients to shape their experiences and expertise into the books they were meant to write.

My clients come to me when they have something real to say and want it said with precision, depth, and their unique, authentic voice. I partner with authors writing memoirs, transformational nonfiction, and fiction, helping them shape powerful ideas and compelling stories into books readers won't forget. Whether your work is rooted in lived experience or born entirely from imagination, I'll help you bring it to life on the page.

Whether you need a ghostwriter to write your book from the ground up, a developmental editor to shape a rough draft into something powerful, or a book coach to guide you through the process — I offer the level of support that fits where you are.

Ghostwriting

You bring the story, the insight, the voice. I do the writing. Your name goes on the cover.

Editing

From developmental editing to copy editing and proofreading, I'll help you strengthen what you've already written and get it ready for your readers.

Book Coaching

For writers who want to do the writing themselves but need structure, accountability, and an experienced guide in their corner.

My clients are among the most thoughtful, courageous, and creative individuals I know.

Some have navigated profound life challenges and want to transform their experiences into something that helps others feel less alone. Others are building entire worlds, creating complex characters and compelling stories that illuminate what it means to be human. 

Their books may look very different on the surface, but they share a common goal: to connect with readers in a meaningful way.

Writing a book requires vulnerability. It means taking ideas, experiences, questions, and imaginings that have lived within you and offering them to the world. That act of sharing—whether through memoir, nonfiction, or fiction—is one I never take for granted.

That's why this work is deeply personal to me. The books matter, but so do the people behind them. My role is not simply to shape a manuscript; it's to build a trusted partnership where you feel supported, challenged, understood, and confident throughout the process. 

The strongest books emerge from genuine collaboration, and the relationships I build with my clients are one of the most rewarding parts of what I do.

If you've been sitting on a book idea — or a half-finished manuscript — and you're ready to finally see it through, I'd love to talk.

Let's talk about your book.