About

I'm Cynthia Wessendorf, a Honolulu-based writer, editor, and ​designer ​and the owner of Manoa Design & Text. ​I've worked as an independent creative professional since 2001, helping publishers, nonprofits, small businesses, and indie authors produce editorial and marketing content.

I'm skilled at explaining concepts in engaging ways, editing text to be clear and elegant, and turning complex ideas into simple designs. Whether you’re building a brand, sharing ideas, or forging communities, ​Manoa Design & Text helps you get through to people. Clients include:​