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Be a Book Boss®

Edit Your Way (Plot Twist: Forget the Writing “Rules")—Self-editing Essentials to Know Before Ever Touching a Comma

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The debut self-editing book by Editor and Author Career Expert Angela James is now available for Pre-Order!

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The Secret to Writing Your Book is in This Membership's Name

But the challenge is to have enough friendly, caring support, expert resources, trad and indie publishing insight and ideas, co-working & body-doubling, accountability, writing challenges, and pro learning to get that book written!

Only one writing community is run by 20+ year editing expert and industry insider Angela James. Join anytime, ditch the noise, and choose writing momentum.

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Real Talk, Experienced Insight, Personalized Action

You're not wrong — your writing and publishing path is 100% unique, there is no writer doing what you're doing. BUT there are writers who've done what you want to do – write, edit, publish, succeed.

So how do you break through your unique roadblocks?

The answer is right here. Personalized mentoring with author career and publishing industry expert Angela James.

Your Books, Your Path — Get YOUR Answers

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We hear you. The business side of your author career makes you feel like you need an M.B.A., a graphic design degree, and half a billion dollars to hire Google's marketing team for a day.

That's why we created the Get It Done series. Want a magnetic author brand? A professional website? A strategic marketing plan that you can deploy on your website and socials to make your author brand shine?

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Dirty Dialogue: Craft Authentic Intimate Scenes for Your Fiction

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Find Your Author Breakthrough 🎯

"I'm a new author, where should I start?"

Welcome to your author journey! The Breakthrough Collection is perfect for building a comprehensive writing foundation. Start with "Eff the Writing Rules" to free yourself from limiting beliefs, then dive into "Deeper POV" to master the technique that keeps readers turning pages. This collection helps you develop professional-level writing skills from day one.

"I'm ready to turn my writing into a real business. Help!"

Time to level up! Our Author Business Suite gives you everything you need to build a sustainable career. Start with Author Branding to develop your unique voice in the market, then create your professional home on the web and master author marketing.

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Master self-editing with our most comprehensive resources. Before You Hit Send gives you 15+ years of professional editing expertise in one course, while Your Book's Pacing... Demystified! helps you fix the #1 issue that stops readers from finishing books.

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Start with our most affordable tools and free resources! These under-$10 products give you a taste of Angela's expertise and teaching style. They're perfect for testing the waters before diving into our more comprehensive courses.

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No matter where you're at with your book, you can connect professionally and privately with Angela:

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Revolutionize Your Writing: Ditch the “Rules,” Connect with Your Readers, Edit Like the Pros.

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Build Your Brand. Own Your Platform. Expand Your Reach.

Hey there, I'm Angela James

Welcome to my Be a Book Boss® Shop!

I help authors become successful on their own terms, whether they decide to become traditionally or independently published.

I have over 20 years of publishing expertise, and what drives me is helping authors build sustainable writing careers. I was editorial director for both Samhain Publishing and Harlequin's Carina Press, I've edited numerous bestselling books, and I specialize in helping writers navigate both traditional and independent publishing paths — on their own terms.