Testimonials

“Any serious writer knows how essential it is to have a skilled editor, and it was my great fortune to be able to work with Matt on my book, Trigger Points: Inside the Mission to Stop Mass Shootings in America. Matt's range of experience with nonfiction and his equally expansive curiosity were true assets throughout the process, whether he was helping to solve tricky technical issues or to further explore and sharpen big ideas and core themes. He is thoughtful, thorough, easy-going, and an all around terrific collaborator.”—Mark Follman, national affairs editor at Mother Jones and author of Trigger Points: Inside the Mission to Stop Mass Shootings in America

“From my first conversation with Matthew Daddona, I felt confident that he would take great care of my book, You Ought to Do a Story About Me. He embodied a compassion and warmth that I’d rarely known in an editor. He echoed my desire to inspire readers far beyond the printed page. About halfway through my writing, my reporting uncovered troubling new details that threatened to derail my narrative, to which Matthew calmly replied, “Wow, this story has everything, doesn’t it?” He immediately helped weave my story arc into an even richer tapestry. I could see that Matthew’s goals lived through my book’s success, and I can’t thank him enough. He took my dream and championed it.”—Ted Jackson, Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer and author of You Ought To Do a Story About Me

“I knew after working with Matt for the first time that he was a different kind of editor. He instantly grasped the voice of my book, and he became a true collaborator and friend. In addition to his extensive editorial experience, Matt’s writing is effortless and polished. Working with him was an absolute pleasure.”—Gene Stone, New York Times bestselling author of Forks Over Knives, How Not To Die, and The Trump Survival Guide

“Matthew Daddona is a wonderful editor and a true pleasure to work with. We worked together on The Kick-A** Book of Cobra Kai and, from our very first brainstorm meeting, he had a clear vision for a project that would be smart, funny, and appeal to the show's varied audiences -- and he communicated that vision to me, the writer, in a way that felt manageable rather than overwhelming. His notes throughout the process were incisive, encouraging, and always improved the product. I can't wait to work with him again.”—Rachel Bertsche, author of The Kids Are in Bed, MWF Seeking BFF, and The Kick-A** Book of Cobra Kai