Danielle Goodman - Editor
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I've been a freelance developmental editor for 12 years, working on many memorable books including NYT Bestsellers A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor by Hank Green and Touching The Jaguar by John Perkins. Other bestselling titles include John Hope Bryant's Up From Nothing and The Memo, Natalie Nixon's The Creativity Leap, Jennifer Kahnweiler's Introvert-Friendly Workplaces, Katherine Cramer's Lead Positive, Sharon Rowe's The Magic of Tiny Business, Helene Lerner's The Confidence Myth, and Martha and Hayden Sears' The Healthy Pregnancy Journal.
Originally from Trinidad, I lived in Miami for seven years and LA for five before moving to San Francisco in 2012. I love words, I love new ideas, and I have a talent and passion for shaping the way great ideas are brought to life and consumed by the world. I work with authors to organize their thoughts into complete and compelling narratives. I work with diction to strike the exact right tone. I refine messages by asking the hard questions and suggesting possible answers. I have a gentle but firm hand with authors that wins their trust; they know that I'm helping them to be the best version of themselves (in print) and showcase the best version of their big ideas.
I am particularly interested in prescriptive non-fiction books that center the experiences of immigrants, people of color, and women, and that help individuals create the space for all of their identities to thrive.
Originally from Trinidad, I lived in Miami for seven years and LA for five before moving to San Francisco in 2012. I love words, I love new ideas, and I have a talent and passion for shaping the way great ideas are brought to life and consumed by the world. I work with authors to organize their thoughts into complete and compelling narratives. I work with diction to strike the exact right tone. I refine messages by asking the hard questions and suggesting possible answers. I have a gentle but firm hand with authors that wins their trust; they know that I'm helping them to be the best version of themselves (in print) and showcase the best version of their big ideas.
I am particularly interested in prescriptive non-fiction books that center the experiences of immigrants, people of color, and women, and that help individuals create the space for all of their identities to thrive.
Languages
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Business & Management
Finance & Accounting
Health & Wellbeing
Humanities & Social Sciences
New Age
Parenting & Families
Religion & Spirituality
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Work experience
Developmental Editor
Self-employed
January, 2007
–
Present
(over 15 years)
I work with authors to:
- Develop book proposals
- Turn their big ideas into books
- Refine draft manuscripts and get them ready for publication (including editorial assessments, manuscript revisions, and diversity and sensitivity readings)
- Ghostwrite marketing and other promotional pieces in support of their books (workbooks, blog posts, white papers, articles, etc.)
I also provide consulting to help 'stuck' authors understand their options and determine next steps.
Topics include business communications, leadership and engagement, marketing, diversity and inclusion, cross-cultural communication, entrepreneurship, work/life balance, mental health and wellness, motivation, and self-improvement.
Managing Editor
IBISWorld
February, 2010
–
January, 2019
(almost 9 years)
IBISWorld is an independent online publisher of research on industries in the US, China, UK, Australia, and Canada. Industry research reports cover market size, products and services, operating environment, competitive landscape, and revenue forecasts.
- Built the editorial and layout functions for the US headquarters
-Recruited, trained and managed a teams of 30+ editors, writers, and production designers
- Provided training and mentoring on report writing and editing, usage of proprietary systems, time management, leadership, and team management
- Managed dynamic production schedule and identified new emerging industries to cover
- Collaborated across business functions in Los Angeles, New York, London, China and Australia offices to resolve publishing issues, create sales and marketing materials, and implement changes to content and style guidelines, design templates, and publishing processes
Managing Editor, Graziadio Business Journal
Pepperdine University
March, 2007
–
February, 2010
(almost 3 years)
The Graziadio Business Review is the online applied research journal of the Graziadio School of Business and Management of Pepperdine University.
- Managed editorial process, working with authors from idea to publication
- Managed GBR Blog: assigning, editing, posting, and social media
- Managed vendor relationships
- Managed freelance editors and maintained growing style guide
- Managed book review section, including assigning and editing faculty reviews and working with publishers
- Led technological, promotional, marketing and audience expansion efforts
- Interviewed prominent business persons for podcasts; oversaw production
Portfolio (29 selected works)
Up from Nothing: The Untold Story of How We (All) Succeed
Bryant, John Hope
The Memo: Five Rules for Your Economic Liberation
John Hope Bryant
True power in this world comes from economic independence, but too many people have too much month left at the end of their money. John Hope Bryant, founder and CEO of Operation HOPE, illuminates the path toward liberation that is hiding in plain sight. His message is simple: the supermajority of people who live in poverty, whom Bryant calls the invisible class, as well as millions in the stru... read more
“This is a powerful book—tiny is mighty. Sharon Rowe's simple shift in thinking is a profound idea, precisely what we need to hear.”—Seth Godin, author of LinchpinToo many of us feel trapped by work that keeps us from living our purpose. We fantasize about starting our own business, yet we're warned against falling into debt, working eighty hours a week, and coping with the pressure to grow. E... read more
The Leadership Genius of Julius CaesarModern Lessons from the Man Who Built an Empire“Brilliantly crafted to draw leadership lessons from history, this is one of the finest leadership books I have read.”—Doris Kearns Goodwin, bestselling author of Team of Rivals and The Bully PulpitLeaders are always trying to get better, which is why there is an enormous and growing collection of literature o... read more
Small Talk Is the Single Most Important Communication Skill You Can Develop Carol Fleming wants to show you that small talk is not as “small” as you might think. It's the foundation of every relationship, professional and personal. It is the sound of people reaching out to each other, searching for similarities, shared interests, goodwill, connections, and friendship. And it's something we all... read more
Joan Kuhl helps women create a clear vision of what their career path deserves to be and make a convincing business case for equality to their managers and senior leadership. You'll learn strategies for overcoming sexist cultural attitudes about gender and leadership, as well as for dealing with self-limiting behaviors like Imposter's Syndrome (the feeling that you're never good enough despite... read more
The ugly truth about diversity is that some people worry they must give up their power for others to have a chance. La'Wana Harris's Inclusion Coaching method helps people realize that sharing power isn't the same as losing it. The elephant in the room with diversity work is that people with privilege must use it to allow others equal access to power. This is often why diversity efforts falter... read more
Hidden Strengths: Unleashing the Crucial Leadership Skills You Already Have
Milo Sindell, Thuy Sindell
Books like StrengthsFinder 2.0 have helped leaders discover their strengths—but they stop there. The Sindells argue that focusing only on your best abilities neglects a vital development opportunity. They show how to identify hidden strengths that can be quickly elevated into full strengths with attention and focus. Working mainly on your strengths can ultimately make you weaker, they argue—yo... read more
Not only do we need more female leaders at the top, but we need more women at all levels of business, government, and nonprofits to step up—there's no time to waste. The problem, says Helene Lerner, isn't so much that women lack confidence but that they misunderstand what confidence really is. True confidence isn't fearlessness; it's having the courage to jump in even when your knees are shaki... read more
Lead Positive: What Highly Effective Leaders See, Say, and Do
Kathryn D. Cramer
How to implement effecitve, magnetic leadership by applying asset-based thinking and shifting your mindset from the negative to the positive Lead Positive takes the fundamentals of Asset-Based Thinking (ABT) and turns them into a playbook for successful leadership. ABT is a simple mindset management process that shows people how to make small shifts in perception and thinking to achieve great ... read more
A week-by-week guide and beautiful keepsake for a mother’s pregnancy journey, from America’s favorite childcare and attachment-parenting experts Pregnancy is a time of tremendous change. As you carry new life into the world, you undergo an initiation into an entirely new way of being. The massive changes you experience—to your body, your lifestyle, even your relationship with yourself—will be ... read more
Extraordinary PR, Ordinary Budget: A Strategy Guide
Jennifer R. Farmer
Low Cost, High Impact!Public relations is a make-or-break factor for all organizations, especially those that are small or mission driven. While it can be tempting to think that PR is a luxury only larger organizations can afford, PR expert Jennifer R. Farmer shows how her CCRR framework—being credible, creative, responsive, and relentless—is the silver bullet for even cash-strapped organizati... read more
The Outward Mindset: Seeing Beyond Ourselves
The Arbinger Institute
Unknowingly, too many of us operate from an inward mindset—a narrow-minded focus on self-centered goals and objectives. When faced with personal ineffectiveness or lagging organizational performance, most of us instinctively look for quick-fix behavioral band-aids, not recognizing the underlying mindset at the heart of our most persistent challenges. Through true stories and simple yet profoun... read more
In forty-two succinct, surprising essays, legendary scholar Henry Mintzberg brings management down from the clouds and onto solid ground.If you're like most managers and things keep you up at night, now you can turn to a book that's designed especially for you! But you won't find talking rabbits or princesses here. (There is a cow, but it doesn't jump.) Henry Mintzberg has culled forty-two of ... read more
The 5 Disciplines of Inclusive Leaders: Unleashing the Power of All of Us
Tapia, Andrés, Polonskaia, Alina
Leading with Mastery and Heart E-Book: A Coaching Companion for Thriving Nurse Leaders
Robinson-Walker, Catherine
Say Goodbye to Plastic: A Survival Guide for Plastic-Free Living
Harris, Sandra Ann, Cohen, Dianna
First Generation Wealth: Three Guiding Principles for Long-Lasting Wealth and an Enduring Family Legacy
Balentine, Robert, Adrian Cronje, PhD, Adrian
The Sustainability Scorecard: How to Implement and Profit from Unexpected Solutions
Bhatnagar, Urvashi, Anastas, Paul
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So thorough and professional. Exactly what I needed.
Josh Packard, December 2019
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