Daniel Johnson

Daniel Johnson – Editor

Proofreading and copy editing for various non-fiction (self-help, spiritual), poetry, non-native/translated English, comics/graphic novels

Overview

Hi! I’m Daniel. I’ve been editing for about 12 years across a variety of fields, with a focus on non-fiction, poetry, and comics/graphic novels. I'm here to help polish your manuscript, offer suggestions for clarity, and encourage you on your art!

--- My experience

11 years developmental editing, copy editing, and proofreading on 100+ books

10 years proofreading thousands of SEO articles written by non-native English writers

7 years writing and editing for tech companies as a content designer

4 years proofreading comics from various indie publishers from around the world

Interned as an editorial assistant at the critically acclaimed comics publisher Fantagraphics Books

--- What I'm looking for

I offer mostly proofreading and some copy editing depending on the project. I'm open to considering any genre or medium, but I'm especially interested in comics and graphic novels, poetry (especially collections that work with a literal or thematic narrative, epic poems, or poetry with sophisticated rhythm and rhyme), and translated or non-native English text.

Services
Fiction
Comics & Graphic Novels Poetry
Non-Fiction
Health & Wellbeing New Age Religion & Spirituality Self-Help & Self-Improvement Travel
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

self-employed

Jan, 2013 — Present
Most of my work has been with book manuscripts, but has also included web content for both ad agencies and directly with companies, entrepreneurs, and more. I also offer proofreading services for content marketing agencies and have proofread thousands of SEO articles. Many authors and clients have said that working with me helped them gain confidence in their own writing.

Fantagraphics Books Inc.

Jan, 2014 — Mar, 2015 (about 1 year)
One of the most critically acclaimed publishers in comics history, Fantagraphics has long been a champion of the comics form devoted to printing challenging contemporary works and historically important graphic novels. During my time here I worked on over a dozen books, two of which won major comics industry awards.

Portfolio

The Eternaut

Héctor Germán Oesterheld

2016 Eisner Award Winner for Best Archival Collection/Project―Strips! Seminal Argentinian science fiction graphic novel whose main character is still viewed as a symbol of resistance in Latin ... read more
Proofreading
DJ Cat Gosshie World Tour

Harukichi

KUS

Proofreading
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The Language of Yin: Yoga Themes, Sequences and Inspiration to Bring Your Class to Life and Life to Your Class

Gabrielle Harris

Nominated for the Ashton Wylie Trust Mind Body Spirit Category The Language of Yin is more than a book on themes. It is a comprehensive guide to becoming the type of teacher that inspires and ... read more
Proofreading
Harvey Kurtzman: The Man Who Created Mad and Revolutionized Humor in America

Bill Schelly

2016 Eisner Award Winner for Best Comics-Related Book! This biography reveals the true story of Mad creator Harvey Kurtzman―the man who revolutionized humor in America; it features new intervi... read more
Proofreading Indexing
Nondual Therapy: The Psychology of Awakening

Georgi Y. Johnson

In Nondual Therapy Georgi Y. Johnson offers tools to release energetic contractions in the psyche, through the healing power of Nondual Qualities. This is a new healing modality, through which... read more
Copy Editing Proofreading
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Natural Selection

Cualli Carnago

In the Hivosphere, citizens are ranked according to a strict social hierarchy. At the top stand the smart, attractive and healthy, but in such a tenuous society, nobody’s place is secure and t... read more
Copy Editing Proofreading
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Unspoken

Amoah, Abena

Proofreading
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Motion

Pienaar, Adii

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
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Strong Hearts Are Mandatory: Heart Of Glass (Volume 1)

Teelia Pelletier

Strong Hearts Are Mandatory is a series centering in an animal-dominated land known as Media. All of the land’s residents are gifted with intelligence, and a few even with the forbidden practi... read more
Copy Editing
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Angelboy Vol. 1

N. M. Beguesse

Cyrus' life ends with a flash and a bang as the bullet enters his heart. Moments later, he opens his eyes to find his body changed, sporting a new pair of... angel wings? Something's definitel... read more
Copy Editing
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Tales of Manas: Kyrgyz epos Manas

Mar Baijiev

Akylay Baimatova translated Epos Manas into English using Mar Baijiev’s Russian translation as a guide. There are very few translations of this work available in English and the versions that ... read more
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
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To Stay or Not to Stay: All You Have to Know Before Leaving the Job that Makes You Unhappy

Juliana Tabares

How many more years of your life are you going to waste in a job that gives more unhappiness than joy?We were told that joining a big corporation or a recognized firm is all we needed to be su... read more
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
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Fulfillment: A Journey Through a Spiritual Life

ICA ICA

Fulfillment is a book for your soul.We have a feeling that something is missing. We look back, we look forward, and we cannot say what it is, but we know we must find something that will bring... read more
Proofreading
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Black Flowers

Jesse Muchmore

Many people think they know the South; the genteel hospitality, old-fashioned values, and life lived at a slower pace. But there is another South, a stranger one unknown to outsiders, brimming... read more
Developmental Editing
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Caregivers Work: A Six Step Guide to Balancing Work and Family: Elder Care Edition (Caregivers Work Series Book 1)

John Paul Marosy

Feeling the stress of caring for an older person while remaining productive on your job? This book can help NOW. This is a practical, comprehensive, and easy-to-use guide that you can use to m... read more
Proofreading
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We Were Once Human: A Definition of Transcendence

Jussi Niittyviita

Remember your first childhood memory. Try to make the mental image of it as vivid as possible, and refrain from judging the memories neither good or bad. Just feel how it felt back then. Let e... read more
Copy Editing
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Hallelujah

Sabrina Suarez

Hallelujah sheds light on the thoughts and experiences of those who are often forgotten in the struggle with mental illness -- the supporters. Hallelujah acquaints readers with an anguish as w... read more
Copy Editing Proofreading
Collected Poems

Alexander Theroux

This is a collection of the National Book Award-nominated author’s poems: sonnets, odes, ballads, and more. The publication of Alexander Theroux’s Collected Poems, a gathering of more than 660... read more
Proofreading Indexing
The Complete Peanuts 1993-1994 (The Complete Peanuts)

Charles M. Schulz

Charlie Brown hits a home run and Linus tries to get Snoopy a Supreme Court seat in the 22nd volume (’93-’94) of The Complete Peanuts. Even the most devoted Peanuts fan will be surprised by re... read more
Proofreading
Wandering Son Vol. 8 (Vol. 8) (Wandering Son)

Shimura Takako

In the latest volume of this realistic manga about transgender students, our protagonists experiment sartorially. Curiosity and transphobia collide in the latest volume of Fantagraphics’ criti... read more
Proofreading

Daniel has 59 reviews

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Matthew A.

Matthew A.

Apr, 2021

Had a great experience working with Daniel. Very professional, timely and good skills. He did my final proofread as well as edited a couple of sections that I didn't have my editor review and he gave insightful feedback. Would definitely recommend his services.
Akylay B.

Akylay B.

Mar, 2021

Daniel is very professional and extremely considerate. It was a pleasure to with with Daniel- his comments are very detailed and well-thought, he really immerses himself into literature, culture that was unfamiliar to him and therefore asks inquisitive questions, which make him the best editor fo...
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Stanley R.

Stanley R.

May, 2020

It was a pleasure working with Daniel. He was very professional and knew his stuff! One of the things I liked most about working with him was his timeliness. He delivered when he said he would!
Kelvin R.

Kelvin R.

Apr, 2020

Apologies that this review is long overdue (by several months) but Daniel did a phenomenal job copyediting a very difficult and complex work of epic poetry. He has a wonderful eye and asks good questions. He even picked up a tiny typo that I had somehow managed to miss even after reading the m...
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Reagan P.

Reagan P.

Feb, 2020

Daniel is wise and sharp. Total pro... highly recommend!

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