Daniel Maurer

Daniel Maurer – Editor

Award-winning editor with 25+ years of experience editing novels, non-fiction books, and journalism.

Overview

I'm an award-winning editor with 25+ years of experience editing novels, non-fiction books, and journalism for New York magazine, New York Times, and others. I'm a two-time James Beard award winner and a National Magazine Award nominee specializing in literary fiction, arts, culture, food, humor, travel, and more.

As both an editor who has worked with hundreds of writers and a writer who has collaborated with many editors, I've been on both sides of the desk. I appreciate the value of an edit that is thorough and exacting but also respectful of an author's voice and vision. I've edited everyone from bestselling authors to student writers for whom English is a second language. You can count on me to give your work the line-by-line attention it deserves as well as "big picture" advice about character development, structure, pacing, tone, and other critical elements of storytelling.
Services
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Humor & Comedy Literary Fiction
Non-Fiction
Entertainment
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • James Beard Foundation Award
  • National Magazine Award (nominee)
  • MIN Best of the Web Award

Work experience

NYU Arthur L Carter Journalism Institute

Jan, 2011 — Jan, 2021 (about 10 years)

Founder and editor of Bedford + Bowery, a New York magazine site covering arts and culture in NYC. Also edited The Local East Village, a New York Times site covering local news in downtown NYC. I edited hundreds of student writers and and taught graduate-level classes in local journalism and food/fashion writing.

New York Magazine

Jan, 2004 — Jan, 2007 (about 3 years)

As founding editor of Grub Street, New York magazine's food and restaurant blog, I won two James Beard awards and was nominated for a National Magazine Award. I was also editor of New York magazine's online nightlife listings.

Grove/Atlantic

Jan, 2001 — Jan, 2004 (about 3 years)

Edited fiction and non-fiction books by bestselling authors such as Winston Groom, Michael Tolkin, and Todd Haynes. Acquired books in a variety of genres, including satirical fiction (Glen Duncan's Death of an Ordinary Man and I, Lucifer), history (Winston Groom's 1942), nature/popular culture (Andrew Blechman's Pigeons), literary fiction (Matthew McIntosh's Well) and screenplays (Todd Haynes's Far From Heaven).

Daniel has 23 reviews

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Larry S.

Larry S.

Apr, 2024

Daniel was great in every way. Would definitely use again without bothering to get quotes from others.
Steve C.

Steve C.

Mar, 2024

Daniel 100% ‘got’ my project from the jump. Given how subjective humor can be, he offered comprehensive and effective development notes, as well as insightful third party references to guide the material. He also gave some useful tips on getting the project out into the market. Responsive and proactive, I will certainly be using his services on future projects.
Kevin B.

Kevin B.

Mar, 2024

Daniel is simply the best. He edited two novels for me now and two query letters. I feel blessed that I found him. Thank you, Daniel, for being the pro you are!
Kevin B.

Kevin B.

Mar, 2024

This is the second novel Daniel edited for me. I feel blessed that I found him. That's no hyperbole. I also hired him for two query letters to edit. A pro all the way.
Jack R.

Jack R.

Feb, 2024

Daniel was great to work with. Very engaging, and gave me thoughtful, thorough feedback.

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