I’ve worked as an editor and writing consultant for over a decade. As a consultant for the Sackett Street Writers’ Workshop, I’ve worked with writers on a wide range of manuscripts—from literary fiction to satirical thrillers to memoirs. I’ve helped writers navigate every stage of MFA application process.
“Daniel is the kind of editor you need on your side. He is razor sharp. He reads deeply into the emotions and reactions of each character and has a way of gently redirecting a wayward plot or unrealistic relationships, and he does it with both candor and humor. His comments are so direct, I had to laugh out loud a few times, We need someone to tell us the absolute truth and lead us back home. It’s like having a best friend whisper in your ear at a party, ‘You have lipstick on your teeth.’ “ -Stephanie Lessing
“Working with Daniel proved immensely helpful as I navigated my way through the MFA application process. As an applicant with a non-traditional educational background, the guidance Daniel provided was invaluable. He eased me through some of the most anxiety-provoking components of the application: the selection of stories for my manuscript, the arrangement of those stories, and the length and focus of my personal statement. Importantly, Daniel was consistently available—rather than a one-off consultation, he kept an open line of communication from the beginning through submission.” -Amir Adam Tarsha, Iowa Writers’ Workshop ‘20
“Daniel took just about a month with my novel and came back to me with a little validation as well as a comprehensive improvement plan. He touched on everything: voice, characters, place, and the story itself. I appreciate Daniel’s candor with a gentle touch in providing feedback. His direct and very specific approach has served me well, providing a checklist for everything I need to look at as I revise. Brilliant!” - Priya Hajela
“Daniel is the kind of editor you need on your side. He is razor sharp. He reads deeply into the emotions and reactions of each character and has a way of gently redirecting a wayward plot or unrealistic relationships, and he does it with both candor and humor. His comments are so direct, I had to laugh out loud a few times, We need someone to tell us the absolute truth and lead us back home. It’s like having a best friend whisper in your ear at a party, ‘You have lipstick on your teeth.’ “ -Stephanie Lessing
“Working with Daniel proved immensely helpful as I navigated my way through the MFA application process. As an applicant with a non-traditional educational background, the guidance Daniel provided was invaluable. He eased me through some of the most anxiety-provoking components of the application: the selection of stories for my manuscript, the arrangement of those stories, and the length and focus of my personal statement. Importantly, Daniel was consistently available—rather than a one-off consultation, he kept an open line of communication from the beginning through submission.” -Amir Adam Tarsha, Iowa Writers’ Workshop ‘20
“Daniel took just about a month with my novel and came back to me with a little validation as well as a comprehensive improvement plan. He touched on everything: voice, characters, place, and the story itself. I appreciate Daniel’s candor with a gentle touch in providing feedback. His direct and very specific approach has served me well, providing a checklist for everything I need to look at as I revise. Brilliant!” - Priya Hajela
