Danielle Goodman

Danielle Goodman – Editor

I help thought leaders turn their big ideas into books.

Overview

I've been an independent developmental editor for 15 years, working on NYT bestsellers like A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor by Hank Green and Confessions of An Economic Hitman and Touching The Jaguar by John Perkins. Other bestselling titles include John Hope Bryant's Financial Literacy for All, 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.


Subject matter experts trust me with their big ideas. I work with them to demystify the book-writing process and guide them from:


Idea to Outline

- Develop book plans and outlines

- Refine book pitches for proposals


Outline to First Draft

- Flesh out chapter content

- Provide writing support and accountability​


First Draft to Final

- Conduct editorial assessments

- Conduct sensitivity (aka diversity aka perspective) reviews

- Develop revision plans

- Edit manuscripts


I love words, I love new ideas, and I have a talent for shaping the way great ideas are brought to life and consumed on the page.


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 and showcase the best version of their big ideas.


Originally from Trinidad, I’ve lived in Miami, LA, and since 2012, San Francisco. 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.

Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management Finance & Accounting Health & Wellbeing Humanities & Social Sciences New Age Parenting & Families Religion & Spirituality Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English (AUS) English (CAN) English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2007 — Present

I work with authors to:

- Develop book plans
- Write first drafts
- Assess complete manuscripts
- Develop revision plans
- Provide developmental and line editing at any stage

IBISWorld

Feb, 2010 — Jan, 2019 (almost 9 years)

Pepperdine University

Mar, 2007 — Feb, 2010 (almost 3 years)

Portfolio

Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, 3rd Edition

Perkins, John

Creating Introvert-Friendly Workplaces: How to Unleash Everyone’s Talent and Performance

Kahnweiler, Jennifer

The Sustainability Scorecard: How to Implement and Profit from Unexpected Solutions

Bhatnagar, Urvashi

The Magic of Tiny Business: You Don’t Have to Go Big to Make a Great Living

Sharon Rowe

“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 sta... read more
Touching the Jaguar: Transforming Fear into Action to Change Your Life and the World

Perkins, John

A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor: A Novel (The Carls Book 2)

Green, Hank

Up from Nothing: The Untold Story of How We (All) Succeed

Bryant, John Hope

Financial Literacy for All: Disrupting Struggle, Advancing Financial Freedom, and Building a New American Middle Class

Bryant, John Hope

Wiley

Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times

Homkes, Rebecca

Kogan Page

Present Yourself: Proven Strategies for Authentic and Impactful Public Speaking

Barnes, Danielle

Women Talk Design

Flourishing Kin: Indigenous Wisdom for Collective Well-Being

Celidwen Ph.D, Yuria

Sounds True

Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders: A Guide to Building a Culture of Belonging

Pate, Eddie

Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Wild, Willing, and Wise

Amara, Heatherash

Essentials

Smart, Not Loud: How to Get Noticed at Work for All the Right Reasons

Chen, Jessica

Portfolio

The Anatomy of Peace, Fourth Edition: Resolving the Heart of Conflict

The Arbinger Institute

The 5 Disciplines of Inclusive Organizations: How Diverse and Equitable Enterprises Will Transform the World

Tapia, Andrés

The Next Economy MBA: Redesigning Business for the Benefit of All Life

Axelrod, Erin

Vitamin C: A 500-Year Scientific Biography from Scurvy to Pseudoscience

Sagar M.D., Stephen M.

Holding the Calm: The Secret to Resolving Conflict and Defusing Tension

Abrams, Hesha

How to Be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador: Everyone's Role in Helping All Feel Accepted, Engaged, and Valued

Warren, Celeste R.

Ending Checkbox Diversity: Rewriting the Story of Performative Allyship in Corporate America

Fountain, Dannie Lynn

Becoming an Evolutionary Wayshower: Guide to The Process, Principles and Skills of Advanced Life Coaching

Todorovic, Zoran

The Revelation Conversation: Inspire Greater Employee Engagement by Connecting to Purpose

Curtin, Steve

The Lifetimes of a Journey: My Amazing Journey of Coming Alive and The Power of Unconditional Self-Love

Davis, John S.

First Generation Wealth: Three Guiding Principles for Long-Lasting Wealth and an Enduring Family Legacy

Balentine, Robert

Say Goodbye to Plastic: A Survival Guide for Plastic-Free Living

Harris, Sandra Ann

From Mad Man to Happy Farmer: Fifty-five Years of Sane, Sage Advice from a Marketing Guru Still Crazy about the Ad Biz

Wasiak, Hank

Leading with Mastery and Heart E-Book: A Coaching Companion for Thriving Nurse Leaders

Robinson-Walker, Catherine

The 5 Disciplines of Inclusive Leaders: Unleashing the Power of All of Us

Tapia, Andrés

Young Money: 4 Proven Actions to Design Your Wealth While You Still Can

Yarnway, Dasarte

Outward Bound Lessons to Live a Life of Leadership: To Serve, to Strive, and Not to Yield

Brown, Mark Michaux

Diversity Beyond Lip Service: A Coaching Guide for Challenging Bias

Harris, La'Wana

The Creativity Leap: Unleash Curiosity, Improvisation, and Intuition at Work

Nixon, Natalie

Bedtime Stories for Managers: Farewell, Lofty Leadership . . . Welcome, Engaging Management

Henry Mintzberg

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... 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-... 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 ... read more
The Healthy Pregnancy Journal: A Weekly Guide for Reflecting on Your Pregnancy and Preparing Your Heart, Body, and Mind for Motherhood

Martha Sears RN

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 e... 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 leader... read more
The Confidence Myth: Why Women Undervalue Their Skills, and How to Get Over It

Helene Lerner

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 misund... read more
Hidden Strengths: Unleashing the Crucial Leadership Skills You Already Have

Milo 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 quick... read more
Diversity Beyond Lip Service: A Coaching Guide for Challenging Bias

La'Wana Harris

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 di... read more
Dig Your Heels In: Navigate Corporate BS and Build the Company You Deserve

Joan Kuhl

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 lea... read more
The Serious Business of Small Talk: Becoming Fluent, Comfortable, and Charming

Carol Fleming

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 re... read more
The Leadership Genius of Julius Caesar: Modern Lessons from the Man Who Built an Empire

Phillip Barlag

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 Riva... read more
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 me... read more

Danielle has 2 reviews

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Kevin B.

Kevin B.

Oct, 2024

Danielle is just awesome. A great mix for a developmental editor: big picture thinking combined with tactical recommendations as well. She totally "got" my book on the first read, without a lot of background info or even a briefing call. Plus, she's an absolutely pleasure to work with. 5-stars. 💪🏽💛
Josh P.

Josh P.

Dec, 2019

So thorough and professional. Exactly what I needed.

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