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Angela James

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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A fresh hello and the age-old question: Do you love stinky cheese?

Hey there! Whether you're new to my newsletter or we've been connected for a while, I thought this would be a perfect time for a (re)introduction as we wrap-up Bookmas and head into 2025! I'm Angela James, a #1 New York Times bestselling editor and author career coach with over two decades in publishing. If we haven't chatted before–or if it's been a while–here's what you should know about me: I love cheese (the stinkier the better), overuse exclamation points (and parentheses–thanks, ADHD)...

Hey Reader, (There's a poll below about a possible giveaway involving Doctor Who, lol!) Yesterday was an incredibly busy day from start to finish and I'm really saying TGIF today because I worked all last weekend too! But tonight, I'm going out with a few of my favorite people to celebrate because EDIT YOUR WAY RELEASED YESTERDAY in both digital and print! I'm so so so proud of this book and the reviews coming in have been absolutely amazing. I'm so fortunate to be able to share some glowing...

Angela James smiles excitedly while holding up the print proof of her book Edit Your Way. She’s wearing a black beanie with small heart-shaped eyes on it, and her blue hair peeks out beneath the hat. The cover of the book is clearly visible in the foregro

Hi friends, Just a quick (and very excited) reminder that Edit Your Way officially releases tomorrow! I'm so excited for you to get your hands on this book. This afternoon, I got the first print proof in my hands and… wow. This is real. I’m a published author. 🥹✨It's a privilege to be able to call myself that after all these years. And a mindtrip, lol!! If you haven’t grabbed your copy yet, the pre-order/order bonus is still available through December 15th. Buy the book (in digital or print)...

This email has 4 quick things for you: 1) The Vellum sale ends on Monday, so don't miss out if you've been wanting to buy it. They don't do sales very often, so this is a good opportunity. We used Vellum to format Edit Your Way and they do continue to make improvements, which is great! 2) This one is TIME SENSITIVE and NEW: This Kickstarter only has about 30ish hours left. If you've been thinking of doing Facebook ads for your book(s), I think you may want to check this out. You know how I...

Hey Reader, In addition to the free workshop I'm offering as a bonus for pre-ordering Edit Your Way, I'm back today with news of approximately $11,000 worth of free things thanks to 2026 Lizzy's Christmas Party!For full details and to see a list of a dozen or so of the more author-related products I recommend, you can check out this Google document, but here's a bit about the party: This year, my business mentor and friend, Elizabeth Buckley-Goddard is back with her annual Lizzy’s Christmas...

Hey Reader, I’m teaching a brand new live workshop and I’m giving you the chance to get it for freeeeee. Free free free. First, let me tell you about the workshop itself, so you know if you’re even interested. Then, the details on getting it for zero dollars! (But also, just so you know, Edit Your Way is now available for pre-order on Amazon!!) This fall, I developed a workshop as a master class for a writer’s conference I was invited to speak at, and all they asked is that I talk about...

Hey there, One last Cyber Monday email from me, because I have one brand new deal to share, plus a few final reminders before the rest of these discounts disappear, almost all of them expire today! New: Vellum — 30% off Ebooks & Press If you format your own books (or want to), this is a big one. Vellum Ebooks and Vellum Press are 30% off right now, which does not happen often. Vellum is the tool so many indie and hybrid authors (including me!) use to create beautiful, professional-quality...

Hey there, Popping into your inbox with three Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals that can make a big difference in your life and business — legal protection, clearer marketing, and fewer “what’s for dinner?” meltdowns. All three are things I personally use or highly recommend, and they’re only discounted through Monday. 💙Contract Club — $150 for LIFETIME access (normally $200) If you’re doing any kind of business as a creative — services, teaching, collaborations, bundles, courses, speaking —...

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...

Hey there, Today I want to highlight two deals that help make your author brand look polished, consistent, and professional, without you needing design skills, a big budget, or hours of extra time. These are both tools I personally use, rely on, and recommend, especially if you want your visuals to look intentional (and legally safe!) going into 2025. I can’t emphasize enough the importance of making sure you’re not just downloading images off the internet, but have the legal rights to use...

Hey there, I'm opting out of doing a Black Friday sale this year because I have a book releasing on December 11 and I have a fun pre-order offer for that coming soon! So instead, because I personally like a good deal but hate sifting through all the emails and marketing, I’ve pulled together something special to make this week a whole lot easier for you — especially if you’re trying to level up your author business, your systems, your marketing, or honestly…your sanity. I’ve created a simple,...