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The Heart and Soul of Editing
Posted inClient Relationships Editing Freelancing

The Heart and Soul of Editing

By Nadia Geagea Pupa, Co-Founder and CEO of Pique Publishing, Inc., SD/PEN Past President Be honest. What do you…
January 4, 2024No Comments
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