Overview
From children's picture books to middle grade, young adult, new adult, adult fiction, I've worked on it ALL in the past twelve-plus years in the publishing industry. Not only do I work across a span of audiences but I have experience editing many different specific genres: romance, fantasy, science fiction, thriller, mystery, memoir, comics/graphic novels, how-to guides, erotica, etc. (I will admit to having a few favorites, but I never know what project I will fall in love with so I welcome all inquiries, of course.) I also offer a wide range of editorial services--outline/plot development, manuscript review, developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, proofreading, and cold reading--all of which I love for different reasons.Now some people may think being so well-rounded and having experience in so many genres and audiences is a bad thing, but I'm not one of those people. The thing that draws me to a project isn't as simple as who reads it or what kind of story it is: it's having an engaging voice, an interesting story, an original way of telling it. It's making me laugh or cry or gasp in surprise. It's the emotional journey and the connection to what's on the page, whatever it may be. It doesn't matter to me what labels are put on it; what matters is what's between the front and back covers.That's how I edit, too--with passion, emotion, honesty, humor, dedication, personal anecdotes, and so much more. I believe in having good relationships with my authors, as well, and I am very open about who I am and what I can offer. Many of my authors have even become friends over the years, and it brings me great joy anytime I truly can connect with someone. It takes a lot of trust to hand someone a project you've worked so hard on, knowing they are likely going to tear it apart, and it's so important to me that my authors know and trust that I will do everything I can to help make that draft--whatever stage it may be in--the best version of itself. I might tear it apart, it's true, but I do so with love, compassion, and encouragement, and I do it so you can put it back together and make it stronger and more impactful. I want my author's to achieve their dreams, and everything I do is with intention and with that goal in mind.
Services
Fiction
Children's
Fantasy
Mystery & Crime
Romance
Science Fiction
Thriller & Suspense
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
Languages
English (AUS)
English (CAN)
English (UK)
English (US)
Work experience
Self-employed
Jan, 2008 —
Present
Double Vision offers freelance editing services for a variety of written projects at reasonable rates. Owner and editorial guru, Danielle Poiesz, has experience with myriad projects, including novels, short stories, newspaper articles, memoirs, nonfiction, resumes, query letters, student theses, and more. She also has worked in technical and corporate settings writing and editing copy decks for websites, database and product manuals, development requirements, interview transcripts, marketing materials, and more. Whatever your project, she can help make it sparkle. She's not the only one at DVE who can help, though. Danielle has carefully cultivated a team of editors who have a wealth of wide-ranging skills and specialties, and Danielle can pair clients with the right editor for their project needs. DVE works with a variety of clients from self-published authors, to traditional publishers, to small presses, to small businesses, to Fortune 500 companies, and more. We pride ourselves in helping our clients meet--or even exceed--their goals, whatever they may be. Visit for more information.
Simon & Schuster
Oct, 2007 —
Oct, 2010
(about 3 years)
Supported two senior editors—working on women’s fiction, romance, political nonfiction, thrillers, memoir, and health titles—in addition to building personal list and managing Pocket After Dark, Pocket’s romance and urban fantasy website. Responsible for all paperwork pertaining to titles, such as contract proposals, Profit & Loss statements, mechanicals, payments, etc., as well as additional administrative and editorial work assigned by supervisors, executive editor, editorial director, and editor-in-chief. Served as solo editor for a number of authors, as well as completing edits for authors on my superiors’ lists, including many bestselling authors. Worked with marketing and digital groups to ensure Pocket After Dark runs smoothly, as well as performed weekly site moderation, troubleshooting, uploading content, and Tweeting. Attended weekly editorial meeting. Cover conferenced titles when appropriate. Checked blues and galleys. Presented at positioning meetings as needed. Created tip sheets, sales bullets, and audio scripts. Responsible for tracking and reading submissions. Composed rejection letters. Created bookseller letters and mailings. Maintained relationships with authors and assisted with various stages of the publishing process. Developed relationships with agents and solicit and receive submissions. All clerical duties as needed.
Marvel
Mar, 2020 —
Mar, 2021
(about 1 year)
Performed proofreading services on a variety of materials, including single-issue comics, trades, descriptive/cover copy, e-mail blasts, marketing materials, and more.
Entangled Publishing
Dec, 2012 —
Oct, 2013
(10 months)
Provided editorial consulting services as a Senior Editor (Dec. 2012 – Oct. 2013), including editing, acquiring, and managing, and presenting titles to Macmillan sales department as editorial director (Dec. 2012 – May 2013).
Penguin Group
Apr, 2012 —
Jan, 2013
(9 months)
Responsible for ensuring quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of internal business process systems and external consumer-facing products. Played integral role in project conception, requirements gathering, and functionality/usability implementation. Assisted in writing original requirements documentation. Edited requirements documentation. Liaised with business/project lead to ensure needs are being met. Created test plan and test cases, and executes testing. Performed regression testing, smoke testing, and approved launch of project. Headed project to rewrite, redesign, edit, and reformat internal system documentation for systems such as Firebrand Title Management.
Penguin Group
Oct, 2010 —
Apr, 2012
(over 1 year)
Responsible for all editorial aspects of the Book Country site, pre- and post-launch. Participates in marketing/promotional endeavors, as well as attends conferences on behalf of Book Country. Played integral role in building, designing, and creating Book Country’s self-publishing arm, as well as launching the community itself. Tasks included reviewing wireframes, writing copy, coding CMS and HTML where needed, creating exclusive content, advising on and managing the publishing process from an editorial and sales perspective. Helped create pricing/earnings structures. Managed pre-launch Quality Assurance process for Book Country. Performed tests, recorded bugs, and liaised with tech team to ensure bugs were fixed. Read and reviewed books. Recommended possible acquisitions to Penguin editors (one of which was acquired in a two-book deal). Liaised with members and agents and connects them when necessary. Wrote exclusive industry articles. Participated in discussions. Played both roles of tech support and customer service through five separate email mailboxes. Co-hosted/managed bi-weekly Twitter chats. Shared social media responsibilities. Tracked, distributed, and managed self-publishing arm/authors/books. Worked with finance to ensure proper payment of self-published authors. Suggests and continues to participate in new initiatives and ideas brought about by the team. All other duties as needed.
Holtzbrinck Publishers (now Macmillian)
Oct, 2006 —
Oct, 2007
(about 1 year)
Supported VP of Sales, Director of Wholesale Sales, and ten sales reps in the US and Canada. Responsible for trade show registrations and the coordination/delivery of all products/materials. Created presentations, spreadsheets, and kits for all sales meetings. Assigned special title solicitations to sales reps. Coordinated in-house conferences. Fulfilled sales rep/client requests for information/ samples. Maintained and updated client databases. Inputted and processed co-op materials and check requisitions. Supplied current mailing list for kits each month. Oversaw creation of displays/prepacks as requested. Advised sales reps of schedule changes and update relevant client documents. Executed mass-mailings as needed. Sent out sales rep mail, tracked expenses for all reps, ensured payment of contractor. All clerical duties as needed.
RuggedLand Books and Film, Inc.
Jun, 2005 —
Aug, 2005
(2 months)
Executed script analysis with coverage. Gathered and organized production and casting information. Performed general clerical duties in addition to tasks such as creating expense reports and scheduling high-profile meetings/premieres.
Portfolio
Finalist, 2014 Readers Favorite Book Awards and National Indie Excellence Awards.Weary of Cold War politics, CIA operative Gabriel Haines can’t wait to leave the Company life for a job on his friend’s isolated Texas ranch. All he needs to do is go to Dallas an... read more
Book 1 in the New York Times bestselling trilogy, perfect for fans of Battlestar Gallactica and Passengers!WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO SURVIVE ABOARD A SPACESHIP FUELED BY LIES?Amy is a cryogenically frozen passenger aboard the spaceship Godspeed. She has left her bo... read more
Winner of the 2016 Self-Publishing Ebook Award for Best Fiction."Penelope delivers an engrossing story with delightful characters in this fantastic opening to [the Earthsinger Chronicles]."--Publishers Weekly, starred review"Great characters, beautiful writing... read more
Imagine going back in time and befriending The Beatles at the height of their fame. Imagine seeing “the boys” interact onstage and off, hanging out with them in the dance clubs of London, visiting John & Paul at Paul’s house across from Abbey Road Studios. Ima... read more
Tempted By Fire is the first in the enthralling new Dragons of Bloodfire series by New York Times bestselling author Erin Kellison. Dragon shifter Thane Ealdian has waited six hundred years to avenge the loss of his family, and finally a clue has surfaced that... read more
New York Times bestselling author Gaelen Foley leads readers on a magical journey to a fairytale land where good battles evil, adventure beckons the daring, and epic love awaits the true of heart.Resolutely noble, impossibly brave, paladin Sir Thaydor Clarenbe... read more
The first book in a new series by RT Seal of Excellence winner Jennifer Lohmann.A week skiing in the mountains of Utah is the perfect way for Cassie Sumner to mark the start of her post-divorce life. Especially when the mountains aren’t the only gorgeous view ... read more
At the age of eighteen, in that first golden Oxford summer, Milly was up for anything. Rupert and his American lover, Allan, were an important part of her new, exciting life, so when Rupert suggested to her that she and Allan should get married to keep Allan i... read more
It’s Gossip Girl for Connecticut’s Gold Coast.” –Publishers WeeklyWhen jealousies run rampant and dark secrets are uncovered, the sisters realize that there is a dark side to paradise in this breathless romance perfect for fans of ABC's REVENGE.Alice and Charl... read more
One of Isaac Asimov's SF masterpieces, this stand-alone novel is a monument of the flowering of SF in the twentieth century. It is widely regarded as Asimov's single best SF novel.Andrew Harlan is an Eternal, a member of the elite of the future. One of the few... read more
A Pickup Men NovelThe toughest ride of his life is all in his head.Bull rider Scott Gillard has a reputation for quick fists and harsh words. What no one knows is where that anger comes from. After a shocking incident sends him into a tailspin, he knows he nee... read more
On the surface, Fleur Marceaux has it all. If only the facade matched reality. With one year left at the International School in London, Fleur’s struggling to graduate, her love life is a mess, and she can’t stop thinking about Max, her ex-boyfriend’s best fri... read more
NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR(First book in series in eBook for the first time, with Readers Guide.)
Every New Year’s Eve since 1946, Nate Meyer has ventured alone to Times Square to listen for the ghostly church bells he and his long-lost wartime lover vowed to hear together. This year, however, his grandson Blaine is pushing Nate through the Manhattan stree... read more
>A Deal with a Devil NovelMagician Gilbert Blake has spent his entire life conning drunkards in the seediest pubs in the darkest towns, careful to hide the true depths of his power. But when he spends a little too much time in Shadowsea and the infamous slumlo... read more
Roberta Gately’s lyrical and authentic debut novel—inspired by her own experiences as a nurse in third world war zones—is one woman’s moving story of offering help and finding hope in the last place she expected. Gripped by haunting magazine images of starving... read more
As the niece of an earl, Elizabeth Abbington knows all about the stifling expectations and responsibilities placed upon peers of the realm. She has no desire to marry into that kind of life. Instead, she dreams of traveling abroad where she can put her talent ... read more
Former SEAL Chris Paladin leaves SEAL Team Six to become a pastor, but CIA spook Hannah Andrade pulls him back into Special Operations Group, the ultra-secret unit that SEAL Team Six operators and others served under to eliminate bin Laden. Chris and Hannah ar... read more
In the great American tradition of the spooky campfire tale, New York Times bestselling author E.G. Foley presents 50 States of Fear, a frightful-but-funny paranormal series for kids, set in all 50 States! From Civil War ghosts in Alabama to weird Wyoming cowb... read more
"A fabulous read. Lisa Kessler is an up and coming author to remember!" Sherrilyn Kenyon #1 NYT Bestselling Author San Diego Book Award - Best Published RomanceAward of Merit - HOLT Medallion - Paranormal CategoryRT Book Reviews Magazine Writing with the Stars... read more
