TESTIMONIALS
Over the past few years I’ve had the privilege of working with award-winning authors, first-time writers, publishing houses, activists, academics, executives, and many others. Here’s what some of them have shared about our work together.
“Daniel Browde provided me with invaluable editorial support in helping me prepare my manuscript, The Blinded City, for submission for review. Daniel is a meticulous editor and reader, with both a proof reader’s eye and a consciousness of wider thematic arcs. His approach is sensitive, inspiring and rigorous, and I can highly recommend his work.”
Matthew Wilhem-Solomon, author of The Blinded City
“Daniel is incredible to work with. Equal parts strategist, editor and counselor, his ability to guide you towards the best structure for your thoughts and intentions on the page is unparalleled.”
Uzodinma Iweala, author of Beasts of No Nation (Harper Perennial, 2005), adapted in 2015 into the Netflix original feature film of the same name.
“How best to share how wonderful Daniel is? Above all, he was able to see, at an early stage, what the book wanted to be. Not a small feat for a piece of writing still trying to find its true message. It was the greatest gift and he handed it to me after one read, along with countless other pieces of indispensable feedback that made the book into something special, a story that I now share with thousands of people around the world. I couldn't and wouldn't have wanted to do it without Dan. I have since recommended him to all my writer friends, and will do so for a long time to come.”
Chidiogo Akunyili-Parr, author of I Am Because We Are
“Daniel was an enormous help in preparing my manuscript for publication. When I first showed him a draft, I knew it had certain structural and stylistic issues I was struggling to resolve on my own. With great care, Daniel edited and restructured the text, turning it into an engaging, interesting and readable book. What I also valued was the way he gently pushed me to reflect on, and reveal, how I actually felt during my long journey in exile. The outcome is this book, published by the University of Johannesburg Press in 2024, released shortly before my 90th birthday. I am deeply grateful to Daniel.”
Dr Morley Nkosi, author of The Way Home: Memories of a South African in Exile
“Working with Dan was a beautiful experience. As a first-time author, I appreciated his excitement for the storyline of my book and his commitment to helping me to develop my story, in my voice. Dan was always honest about what he could offer and worked diligently with me—virtually, across continents—to find the path that worked best to tell the story of Adannia: My Father’s Daughter.”
Onyinye Anita Edeh, author of Adannia: My Father’s Daughter
“Daniel took a raw first-hand account, a document really, and working with the author, turned it into a powerfully moving memoir which I was proud to publish.”
Bruce Walsh, former publisher of House of Anansi Press, Canada
"Daniel Browde helped me sound more like me. I was reluctant to work with an editor early on in my process for fear that my work would become sanitized or inauthentic. Daniel's genuine curiosity and sensitivity enabled him to probe into my stories and excavate my truth in a way that allowed me to express myself with greater clarity and precision than I could achieve on my own.”
Aaron Craig Mitchell, former head of Human Resources, Netflix Animation
“When my dad began to slow down and show signs of memory loss, I realized how important it was to preserve his incredible life story.… Daniel was simply amazing. He was patient, efficient, kind and always open to feedback and changes. He treated my dad’s story with the care and respect it deserved, and the process felt incredibly personal and meaningful from start to finish…. Thank you, Daniel, for helping us hold on to the essence of who my dad is. This book is a treasure, and we are forever grateful.”
Lynn Angel, Boston MA