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“It is difficult to sum up Dani's qualities as an editor because they are too numerous, too rare, and far too intangible than such a "recommendation" can allow for. I worked with Dani for several years, through several drafts of an impossibly difficult literary novel. She transformed it and illuminated not only the elements it needed, but helped me feel a confidence in what lay beneath the mess--sustaining my belief in it through a long, arduous process. She managed to make suggestions, shape and edit the work without violating its vision even once, however raw and unfocused that vision was. Dani is remarkable for her sensitivity and poetic sensibility, but also for the sense of humanity she brings to literature and writing. I cannot recommend her highly enough.”
–Leora Skolkin-Smith
author of Hystera, The Fragile Mistress, and Edges
http://www.leoraskolkinsmith.com/
“Besides being an incredible editor, Danielle is an amazing writer in her own right, and over the years, she's been my greatest guide through the crazy world of publishing. She helped me find my current agent (who is fantastic & just secured me a great deal for my next book); she has advised me on contracts, editorial concerns and marketing, and she has even referred me to media. No single human being has helped me half as much as Danielle with respect to advancing my career as an author.
Plus, she's just an extraordinary person with a wicked sense of humor and a ridiculous amount of knowledge when it comes to all things literary. She'll probably think there are way too many adjectives and adverbs in this recommendation, but I wanted to be entirely clear. Yeah, she'll hate that: "entirely clear." In short, I can't recommend her highly enough when it comes to her writing skills and her publishing and editorial guidance.”
–Melody Moezzi
author of Haldol and Hyacinths: A Bipolar Life, and War on Error: Real Stories of American Muslims
www.melodymoezzi.com
“Danielle offered clear and creative comments on my manuscript that really helped bring it to the next level. Her work was concise, honest and timely and I would highly recommend her editorial services to anyone interested in improving their manuscript.”
–Elisheba Haqq-Stevens
Author
Danielle Durkin's edits and suggestions seamlessly bring into being your own true voice, and help you—the writer—carry the story through to completion. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
—Karen Poppy
Author
https://karenpoppy.wordpress.com/publications/
Danielle writes with precision and depth; her editing is equally detailed and insightful. It’s been my true pleasure working with her in crafting my own novel. She’s helped me see its potential and with a scrupulous eye, unearth the deeper meaning of my own work. Wherever you are in a project, Danielle can help. She will truly bring out your best.
—Vicki Nicholson
Writer
MFA in Creative Writing from The New School