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“I’m now newly energized and hope to get going soon on the action items.I approached our call with a little bit of wariness, wondering if I’d just hear the same-old, same-old. Angela provided me with fresh angles, though, on my challenges, things
“From that first book we worked on together to the most recent one, Angela James has made me a better writer. She is clear and focused, always respecting my voice and my vision as she edits. Thanks to her touch, my books
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I’m a #1 New York Times bestselling indie editor and author career coach with over two decades in publishing. I help authors write better books and build sustainable, satisfying careers—on their own terms.
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