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Anitra Grisales is a full-time freelance editor and translator based in Berkeley, California, specializing in developmental and substantive editing of nonfiction book manuscripts and proposals, plus consulting on the publishing process. She has worked in editorial acquisitions at Duke University Press and has shepherded over 100 books into print in the last two decades.

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Bagamian Scientific Consulting, LLC (BSC) is committed to improving the scientific process from start to finish, aiding in the funding, strategic planning, refining, and completion of scientific projects. The team consists of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods researchers who help medical and science professionals and institutions with journal articles, grants, and research.

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Black Dymond Consulting provides integrated professional services focused on author support and business consulting. For authors, it offers ghostwriting, developmental and copy editing, publishing consultation, book illustration and cover design, author branding, and post-publication marketing support. For businesses, it offers startup formation, operations management, and strategic planning. It also runs the Dymond Assistance Program (in-house financing) and the Dymond Inhouse Scholarship.

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Elemental Text, LLC is a single-person, woman-owned firm founded in 2014 by Dr. Heather Stettler that provides technical editing, writing, and formatting services, mostly to environmental consulting firms and nonfiction authors. It is certified as a DBE, WOSB, and EDWOSB, and Dr. Stettler is a Registered Professional Archaeologist.

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Elizabeth Duquette is an editor, author, and academic based in Portland, OR, dedicated to helping nonfiction writers refine their arguments and prose. She holds a PhD in English and American Literature from NYU and a certificate in Editing from the University of Chicago, and is the external editor for American Art. She offers editing services across the humanities and social sciences for academic and trade nonfiction audiences.

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Fearless Communications is a writing and editing business run by Jan Stapleman, offering developmental, copy, and proof editing, content development, and coaching on writing skills. With 30+ years of experience writing, editing, training, and public speaking, the business serves clients in publishing, academia, public affairs, news and features, training, and websites.

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J Merrill Publishing, Inc. is a registered publisher that helps authors turn manuscripts, messages, and lived experience into professionally published books. It offers editorial guidance, design and production care, distribution readiness, launch support, and long-term author support, while authors retain ownership of their work. The company reports 130+ published titles, 108 catalog titles, five official imprints, and global distribution through Ingram's retail and library network.

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JS Communication Consulting is a freelance medical and public health writing and editing business run by Jessica Scully, the "JS" of the company. With more than 20 years of experience and as a former journalist, she helps universities, research groups, nonprofit organizations, and companies clearly communicate what they do and why it matters.

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