Rennie Dyball

I’m Rennie Dyball: a lifelong storyteller turned professional author, ghostwriter, and full-spectrum editor. Over the past two decades I’ve written and co-authored 20+ books — from picture-books to middle-grade novels, memoirs to nonfiction — and helped many writers turn their ideas into publishable stories.

Whether you’re writing for children, young adults, or adults, working on fiction or nonfiction, or navigating traditional publishing or self-publishing — I guide you from idea to manuscript to market-ready work.

What I Bring to Uptales

• A diverse writing background: children’s picture books, middle-grade novels, celebrity memoirs, and nonfiction.
• 15+ years of experience writing and editing at major publications (former writer/editor at People Magazine).
• Proven track record as a ghostwriter and collaborator — experienced with traditional publishers and indie/self-published authors alike.
• Expertise in developmental editing, copy-editing, structural narrative feedback, and helping authors refine voice, tone, pacing, and character/emotional arcs.

Focus Areas

• Developmental editing & structural feedback (fiction & nonfiction)
• Ghostwriting or collaborative writing (memoirs, nonfiction, middle-grade, children’s books)
• Query-letter + proposal coaching for traditional publishing submissions
• Manuscript polishing and copy-editing
• Coaching for first-time and experienced authors navigating the publishing path

My Guiding Philosophy

“My job is to help you find your voice, sharpen it, and deliver it to the world — whether you’re writing for kids, teens, or grown-up readers.”

Why Writers Work With Me

• I’ve seen the industry from all sides: as author, editor, journalist, and ghostwriter — so I know what publishers look for and what makes a book succeed.
• I tailor editing and coaching to your process and vision — whether you need hands-on guidance or gentle polish.
• Ideal if you want a trusted partner who can guide you from early draft to submission (or self-published success), across genres and formats.