Cyn Balog

Cyn Balog – Ghostwriter

All I do is fiction! Ghostwriter, book doctor, and author of 12 acclaimed novels with Random House, Sourcebooks, and more!

Overview

Your ideas, my expertise. Tell the story only YOU can with help from a pro. I am the author of 12 novels (Random House, Sourcebooks, Harlequin), mostly YA paranormal romance, dystopian, thriller/suspense, horror, and dark contemporary. However, I am experienced in writing fiction for all ages, including adult (thriller, mystery, fantasy, steamy romance, etc), young adult, middle grade and children. I've been nominated for a Romance Writers Association of America RITA in YA fiction. I write quickly and on deadline for numerous satisfied clients.

My main specialty is novels-- all I do is fiction! I've worked with several NYT and USAT bestselling authors to help them fill out their stable of self-published titles. I pride myself on getting "your" style and seamlessly adapting to it. I can write like Nora Roberts or Stephen King. Whatever your style, I can pull it off. I work quickly and can usually finish a GOOD 50k-word novel in a couple months, based on your outline.

If you are a writer, struggling to get traditionally published, I can help. Wondering if you have to sell your soul to attract an agent? Let me take a look at your query letter or book and give you an honest assessment as to why agents have passed you by. Written yourself into a corner? I am a born plot-whisperer who loves to brainstorm and help you find your way out. I offer coaching services, including full-novel critiques and developmental edits, as well as query critiques and career advice. I am proud that I have my name in the acknowledgments of dozens of traditionally published novels, and I would consider it an honor to help you reach your dream of publishing your novel.

The last thing you need to know about me is that I'm not a diva. This is business, and I don't deal in "special." When you contract with me, you can rest assured I will deliver what you want, when you want it. I want us to have fun together, too. I love writing and put my passion and excitement into every word, because I want you to love the process and your finished book. I can't wait to work with you!

Please note: Most projects I do cost .25 cents per word and up and take around 5 months to complete. So an 80,000-word novel will be $20k, depending on genre. Book doctoring can often cost just as much or more, depending on what revisions the book needs. If that is not within your budget, you may want to consider hiring a less experienced ghostwriter. :)

Services
Fiction
Contemporary Romance Cozy Mysteries Dystopian Horror Psychological Thriller Women's Fiction Young Adult
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • RWA - RITA Nominated
  • Scholastic Book Club Selection
  • VOYA - Starred Review
  • ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers List

Work experience

Self-employed

Jun, 2009 — Present
Writer

Portfolio

That Night

Cyn Balog

The perfect teen thriller for readers of One of Us Is Lying and The Darkest Corners!Some secrets are best left buried...It's been a year since Hailey's boyfriend Declan died, and Hailey is still far from okay. She's lost almost all her friends, her grades are ... read more
Alone

Cyn Balog

This must-read for lovers of Stephen King's The Shining will leave readers breathless as Seda and her family find themselves at the mercy of a murderer in an isolated and snowbound hotel. Get ready for what Kirkus calls "A bloody, wonderfully creepy scare ride... read more
Lost Cause

Callie Sparks

“It doesn’t matter how many times I tell them I’m fine. They don’t believe anyone can possibly go through what I’ve gone through and come out okay. And the more they tell me that, the more I’m starting to think they’re right.”Shy, awkward Noah Templeton will a... read more
Up in the Air

Callie Sparks

Sometimes the best things in life are unplanned . . .The last thing Hannah Bliss wants to do this weekend is go to her perfect aunt Alex’s engagement party. She’d rather get high. Hole up in her bedroom, turn on her webcam and make some money.After losing the ... read more
Down to Earth

Callie Sparks

Is there no such thing as a match made in Heaven?Cicily and Caden are made for each other. Even if they’re the only ones who know it.Caden is busy in the City, working on building his family’s investment business, while Cicily is now off at her first semester ... read more
Playing with Fire

Callie Sparks

At 22, Alex Bliss is the first female who might be able to break the glass ceiling that’s been firmly in place at Williams and Williams, and she isn’t about to give that up. Not with an autistic brother and a disabled mother to care for. But the man who has be... read more
Hot Water

Callie Sparks

Cicily Chase can't stand the idea of spending her last summer before college in a cramped office. But that's exactly where she'll be, as summer intern at a stuffy investment firm.Caden Williams is brilliant, gorgeous, and much older. Not to mention that he's C... read more
Starstruck

Cyn Balog

Gwendolyn "Dough" Reilly doesn't think she has much going for her--she carries a few extra pounds, her family struggles with their small bakery in a town full of millionaires, and the other kids at her New Jersey high school don't seem to know that she exists.... read more
Dead River

Cyn Balog

My friends and I are spending prom weekend at a remote wooded cabin on the Dead. The Dead River. I thought it was going to be just us.I was wrong. Nothing is what it seems in this creepy paranormal thriller by Cyn Balog.
Drowned

Nichola Reilly

Coe is one of the few remaining teenagers on the island of Tides. Deformed and weak, she is constantly reminded that in a world where dry land dwindles at every high tide, she is not welcome. The only bright spot in her harsh and difficult life is the strong, ... read more
Fairy Tale

Cyn Balog

A captivating and witty dark fantasy that will have girls lusting after it.Morgan Sparks has always known that she and her boyfriend, Cam, are made for each other. But when Cam’s cousin Pip comes to stay with the family, Cam seems depressed. Finally Cam confes... read more
Touched

Cyn Balog

Nick Cross always listens to the voice in his head. Because if he doesn't? Things can go really, really wrong. Like the day he decided to go off script and saved a girl from being run over . . . and let another one drown. Trying to change the future doesn't wo... read more
Sleepless

Cyn Balog

Eron DeMarchelle isn't supposed to feel this connection. He is a Sandman, a supernatural being whose purpose is to seduce his human charges to sleep. Though he can communicate with his charges in their dreams, he isn't encouraged to do so. After all, becoming ... read more
Called "a PG-13 version of Gone Girl" by Kirkus, Unnatural Deeds is a novel of infatuation and obsession with an electrifying ending that readers won't see coming."Victoria Zell doesn't fit in, not that she cares what anyone thinks. She and her homeschooled bo... read more

Cyn has 22 reviews

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Leigh Ann D.

Leigh Ann D.

Nov, 2024

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Working with Cyn has been an absolute pleasure! She is a fantastic communicator who kept me informed every step of the way and provided excellent feedback that elevated my project. Collaboration with her was seamless and enjoyable, and her professionalism and creativity truly stood out. I’m thril...
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Cyn B.
Thank you so much, Leigh Ann! It has been an honor working with you to enhance your amazing novel and I hope we’ll have the chance to work together again. Take care of yourself!
Sharon W.

Sharon W.

Aug, 2024

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I can't say enough good things about Cyn! She took my story and turned it into a wonderful, suspensful novel. I highly recommend her!! If you are looking for a ghost writer, she is awesome!
Cyn B.
Thank you so much, Sharon! It was such a pleasure working with you on this wonderful, imaginative idea. I had so much fun and wish you all the best with it! :)
Cynthia R.

Cynthia R.

Oct, 2023

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Cyn has done a wonderful job on helping my MG manuscript become stronger through doctoring. She provided me with an editorial letter for the items to be addressed and for the items I agreed to be worked on then she added the changes to my story and greatly helped improve it so it’d become more su...
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Cyn B.
Thank you so much, Cynthia! I loved working with you and feel so fortunate to have had a chance to read such a fun manuscript that I know kids are going to love! Good luck with your submissions and...
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William D.

William D.

Sep, 2025

Cyn is a great professional who knows how to write a query letter for finding literary agents! She took the extra measure of adding tips within the document for me to further polish my query. Highly recommend Cyn to new authors who are looking to publish traditionally through an agent!
Cyn B.
Thank you William! Good luck to you and please let me know if you ever have any questions during the process!
Ryan R.

Ryan R.

Aug, 2025

It’s hard to put into words what Cyn meant to me on this project. She took my vision and “ramblings” and made magic. Grateful is an understatement. She was so patient and kept me “on track” all the while communicating along the way. If Cyn is willing to take on your project you will not get “goin...
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Cyn B.
It was wonderful working with you, Ryan! I loved every moment of this collaboration.

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