Before You Hit Send: Comprehensive Self-Editing Course with Angela James

Transform your manuscript into a professional-quality book that readers can't put down—without spending thousands on professional editors.

Be your own best editor with the exact self-editing techniques used by New York Times bestselling authors. A comprehensive, self-paced course taught by renowned editor Angela James, Before You Hit Send gives you the skills to identify and fix the issues that separate amateur manuscripts from bestsellers.

Why most self-editing approaches fail:

• They focus on grammar rules without addressing deeper story issues
• They don't teach you how to read your manuscript like a professional editor
• They provide overwhelming checklists without a systematic approach
• They miss critical elements that cause readers to abandon books

Before You Hit Send solves these problems by providing a structured, proven system for tackling every level of editing your manuscript requires—from big-picture story issues to the smallest punctuation details.

This complete self-editing system includes:

• Developmental editing strategy - Identify and fix structural issues, character development problems, and plot holes that confuse readers
• Line editing techniques - Transform clunky prose into flowing, engaging writing that keeps readers turning pages
• Copy editing precision - Eliminate consistency errors, timeline issues, and technical mistakes that break reader immersion
• Professional proofreading knowledge - Catch those elusive final errors that signal "amateur" to readers

At just a fraction of what you'd pay for professional editing services, Before You Hit Send delivers over $1,000 worth of editing expertise, giving you the skills to edit not just your current manuscript, but every book you'll ever write.

BONUS: Two essential editing tools included ($106 value)

• The Editing Checklist ($97 value) - A comprehensive workflow for building your personalized editing process
• EditMatch ($9 value) - Find the perfect professional editor when you need specialized expertise

What makes Before You Hit Send uniquely valuable:

• Taught by New York Times bestselling editor with 20+ years of publishing industry experience
• Genre-specific techniques for fiction and non-fiction across multiple categories
• Immediate application to your current manuscript
• Ongoing access to all course materials and updates
• Self-paced learning that fits your writing schedule
• Systematic approach that builds your skills progressively

What authors are saying:
"[H]onestly good editors are out there but the thing that legit makes AJ irreplaceable is her attitude and values that foster the right mindset for me. That allows me to move forward without perfectionism burning my ass, without so much second guessing." — Liv M., Fantasy/Paranormal Romance Author

"I learned to do my own copy editing (saving thousands per book) from Before You Hit Send, and my writer hubby does my proofreading (ditto about saving that money). I save thousands per book by doing my own line edits, and readers seem equally content." — Laura N., Why Choose Romance Author

Whether you're preparing to submit to agents, planning to self-publish, or simply want to elevate the quality of your writing, Before You Hit Send provides the tools, techniques, and confidence to polish your manuscript to professional standards.

Join thousands of authors who have transformed their writing and publishing careers by becoming their own best editors.