Stanley Dankoski - The Grounded Writer
book coach & ghostwriter
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Testimonials

What others say about my work

 
 

Stanley was AMAZING to work with. He listened, asked questions that made me dig deeper, and truly invested his talents and skills into MY ideas. Spending money and time with him was one of the best investments I have made for myself. I can’t recommend him enough!
— Julie Schniers, inspirational speaker, leadership consultant, and growth coach

This Jumpstart has been awesome. I’m so excited about this book. Before, it was just a vague possibility, and it has become legitimate with your help. Now it’s really something, which is very cool.
— Dr. Sally Riggs, Psychologist and Polyvagal coach for Covid long haulers

I just want to thank you. You were able to listen to my stories and turn them into structure, and that’s what I needed help with the most.
— Nicoa Cornelius, executive coach

My experience of Stanley has been clear, comfortable, and impactful. Tuned into a level of service beyond many others in the field, he is a guide for creative types and creative himself.
— Sammy Vanek, writer and life coach

Stanley came recommended to me from my marketing team, and he did not disappoint. From the very first call, he was a skillful and active listener, capturing my voice and my message immediately. He returns a product that is ready for press. I’d hire him again in a heartbeat.
— Alyssa Snow, Conscious Business Coach and Spiritual Teacher

Stanley reached out to me on social media at just the right moment, as my book was in development and I was frustrated with the editing process. I had lost perspective and my publisher wasn’t too helpful. I hired him based on emotion, but the end product was a careful and rational way forward to a successful book. I’m very pleased and would work with him again—earlier in the development process next time!
— Jeffrey Kiplinger, founder, Cohere Business Strategies

The Jumpstart program was worth every penny. When we started, I thought I was writing another run-of-the-mill book, but this has completely changed my outlook in terms of not being afraid of this work. Now I know this book is much more than what I originally thought. There’s a sense of responsibility now in sharing my message. That may seem daunting at first, but I get emotional when I start writing now.

I had avoided the research, too. I had a fear of looking into other books on the subject. I kept comparing myself to every other book. But when I started researching and realized my book wasn’t out there yet, it was so empowering. I now know I’m supposed to write this book, it’s supposed to be written, and my story is valid. That is an amazing thing.

I now feel empowered enough to be able to go write and not be so bogged down about how the story is going to go. The story is there now. The beautiful part is I just get to engage with it. That’s just really, truly beautiful.

You’ve honored my process through this. You’ve come from a place of non-judgment, and I thank you for that.
— Morgan Laffert, inner child coach

Stanley is an editing rockstar! I was in a serious time crunch and needed quality editing. He stepped in and took great care of my project and made me look and sound ever better. He is easy to work with and that’s a great thing. He also stepped in with my team, when it was necessary, to coordinate communication and fine details. I’m very grateful and look forward to working with him again in the future.
— Melissa Galt, business coach, The Affluent Creative

Stanley literally feels like a magically floating Serenity Guide who helps you every step of the way. There’s so much more that needs to happen behind the scenes, especially if you’re a newcomer to the publishing world. I would call him a ‘soul supporter,’ in fact, because he has a gentle way of helping you release the inner brilliance so you shine as you embark on what can be a scary journey.

Yet he also knows exactly how to help you become a successfully published author. The immense research that Stanley helped me with *alone* is worth his weight in gold. I cannot imagine having to do all that myself, and I would pay him $10k 10x over! I’m forever grateful for his guidance, knowledge and expertise.
— Kristen Miller, Flaming Silver, Your Thoroughbred Success Partner

It was such an easy and joyful process working with Stanley on my query letter. I was amazed at how he was able to truly capture my voice, and I thoroughly enjoyed the collaboration and both his timely and professional work ethic.
— Julie Reisler, master transformational coach, author, and speaker

When I first contacted Stanley to help me with my book, it was a complete mess. I had scribbled notes over several years, and they had absolutely no flow at all.

Stanley helped organize, prioritize, and create a theme that would run throughout my book. He was very patient, and his guidance throughout that arduous time was a refuge for me.

My book has been published, and I am very thankful that “Seizure Triggers” is now available to individuals seeking a little more information on identifying and avoiding neurotoxins that may be affecting them negatively.
— Judi Bruns, author, "Seizure Triggers"

Stanley captures the essence of your inner brilliance.
— Terri Trespicio, writer, TEDx speaker, brand advisor

When White Wolf Press needed an editor for a nonfiction business title, we put our trust in Stanley Dankoski, and we were not disappointed. He delivered an excellent edit with a quick turnaround and professional demeanor. The author is happy, and the publisher is happy. We will use Stanley’s services again in the future.
— Brian Rathbone, White Wolf Press

I retained Stanley to provide a manuscript assessment of my crime novel. He provided a careful and detailed review of the story that has helped me to improve it.
— Orlando “Dan” Davidson, fiction writer

It’s been such a pleasure to work with Stanley Dankoski. He’s done a timely and efficient job of formatting my novella manuscript and giving me advice on options for style and form. I’m sure I’ll be calling on him again and again.
— Jeanette Reid, poet and writer

Stanley is excellent! I’ve sent clients to him that were needing editing and book proposal services and they were all so pleased with his work!
— Nina Hart, founder, Writing from the Top of Your Head

When I hired Stanley as my editor, I had been working on my young adult novel for eight years! He fully engaged in the world of my story, told from the perspective of a teenage girl. He edited first for big-picture issues, then a second time at the micro-level. He adhered to our original deadline and was committed to bringing out the best in my novel from beginning to end. I will use him for any future editing needs!
— Anne Raustol, YA writer and coach

As an author, I have been working with Stanley for about a year now, and have been extremely happy with the quality of his work and his understanding of my thinking process.

Stanley has helped develop and edit the manuscript, craft endorsement request letters, write the book proposal and query letter, and submit them to literary agents.

In addition, Stanley has been working with my agent to ensure everything was ready to go in order to submit to traditional publishers.

Stanley is a pleasure to work with, and I could not recommend his services more to an author in need of help or to save tons of time!

Stanley is five star all the way!
— Dr. Jean-Paul Brutus, surgeon and author

The process of working with Stanley on the book ‘Secrets and Lies from the Operating Room’ by Jean-Paul Brutus, MD, was very smooth, easy, and enjoyable. Stanley is an excellent and efficient communicator! Plus a kind and calming person to work with. I highly recommend hiring Stanley for writing projects of all kind!
— Andrea Schmidt, nonfiction book designer

Writing a book can be challenging. It can make an author want to put it away in a drawer and walk away.

Keeping me from walking away has been the great work of Stanley Dankoski. He has helped me more than I can express.

He polished my first Amazon best seller, LIVING WITH MOMMA, and recently formatted and edited a book proposal so well that I was proud to hit send and begin writing my next book.

Stanley provides excellent service and comforting spirit to new authors.
— Elizabeth B. Adams, MAPT, theologian and founder of The World Peace Project

 
 
 

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