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Quick list of the deals I'm recommending this weekend (short email!)

Published 15 days ago • 2 min read

Hey there,

If you’re doing any author business planning this weekend, here are some quick deals worth checking out — no long descriptions, just what they are and why they matter. For better descriptions, check the full list of deals:

  • ​Kit (ConvertKit) — 60% off: the email platform I use for easy, reliable newsletters & automations.
  • ​Contract Club — $150 lifetime:100+ attorney-created contracts so your business is legally covered.
  • ​Liz Wilcox Annual Pass — $108 annual: weekly newsletter templates that keep you consistent with your readers.
  • ​Pixistock — $150 annual: polished stock photos + Canva templates to make your author brand look professional.
  • ​DepositPhotos (AppSumo) — 100 credits for $49: high-quality, commercial-use images you can use everywhere.
  • ​Marketing by Shelby Leigh’s Courses — 30% off: author-focused marketing guides for TikTok, Instagram, launches, and sales that make visibility easier.
  • ​ALL IN, ALL YEAR™ — $1,500: a full-year system of structure, support, and accountability to finally follow through on your goals.
  • ​Plan to Eat — 50% off: a wonderful recipe manager that collects recipes even from reels (I've done it!)
  • NEW DEAL! SmarterQueue — 30% off: a content scheduler that lets authors batch, recycle, and repurpose posts so your platform stays alive while you write.

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Today I'm off to an album release party for a local reggae artist. I hope your weekend includes something that brings you joy!

~Angela

P.S. I’m not running a separate Black Friday offer this year because Edit Your Way releases on December 11. You can preorder it now and get access to a special preorder bonus I’m announcing next week.

  1. ORDER BONUS! Edit Your Way is now available in print and digital on major retailers plus my site!! Order before December 15th and get access to a free live workshop on December 16th!
  2. ​Writing the Other is doing their end-of-year fundraiser. They host some really important and excellent workshops, and if you've read Edit Your Way, you know they're a resource I mention frequently, especially in the chapter on editing for inclusivity. Please help them, even if you can't donate, you can help by sharing the fundraiser!
  3. I have ONE editing slot open for January 2026, so email me to book now! Work with me on your next fiction book! Check out my services page for the service that's right for you or email me to customize your service.
  4. ​When the world feels loud, your writing space doesn’t have to.​
    ​Just Keep Writing is your low-pressure, high-support writing sanctuary—open 24/7 for whenever you’re ready to return to the page. Right now, we're doing a fun, easy entry 10-minute a day writing challenge that you can hop into. Join us!

If you've purchased any products from me, you can access them via our course dashboard by clicking here. ​

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Angela James

#1 New York Times bestselling editor & publishing strategist

Join my newsletter for publishing, writing and marketing tips and advice! Angela James (she/her) is a #1 New York Times bestselling fiction freelance editor and author career coach, and has enjoyed two decades in genre fiction publishing. She's edited bestselling books and authors, including the #1 New York Times bestselling Paper Princess by Erin Watt, as well as hundreds of other authors such as Mariah Stewart, Shelly Laurenston/G.A. Aiken, A.C. Arthur, Jaci Burton, Ilona Andrews, Alexa Riley, Lilith Saintcrow, Josh Lanyon, K.A. Mitchell, Shannon Stacey, and more. She is also the creator of Before You Hit Send: a popular online self-editing and writing workshop as well as Book Boss: From Written to Recommended, a supportive and growing author community. For more information about Angela’s freelance editorial and consulting services visit angelajames.co.

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