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I’m Melanie—editor, content creator, and project manager.

I work with indie authors, publishers, businesses/entrepreneurs, and nonprofits to craft nonfiction & fiction books or long-form content that inspires our imaginations and contemplates and interprets the realities of our world.

 Thorough professional attention to your messaging and storytelling for a clearly identified audience and seamless transition to marketing.

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Editing

Developmental Editing, Line Editing, Copyediting, Proofreading

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Production Management

Publishing Project Solutions

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Content Creation

Book Blurbs, Website Content, Blogs

From page to cover:

Storytelling for engagement,
Messaging for impact,
Writing for readers.

Authentic authorial voice with professional refinement.

Are we a good match?

I specialize in genres that explore our experiences "from the inside out," through fiction and nonfiction. I frequently work with (but am not limited to):

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Sustainability & Nature
(Books and Long-Form Content)

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Personal and Spiritual Development
(Books & Long-Form Content)

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Arts & Culture
(Books & Long-Form Content)

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Historical Fiction

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Fantasy/Romantasy Fiction

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Contemporary Fiction

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Working with Melanie was transformative. She not only refined my writing but elevated it to a level I hadn’t imagined possible. 

Initially, I was hesitant about how well an editor could truly capture my vision and voice. From our first interaction, her deep knowledge, attention to detail, and genuine enthusiasm for my project put me at ease. Melanie made it clear that she was fully invested in bringing out the best in my work. And she did!

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Shirita Nash, ACC, PMP, ODCP, CSSGB, PHR, SHRM-CP, MS

What do you require assistance with?

I'm experienced with a diverse range of subject matter and genres and especially gravitate towards writing that highlights sustainability, holistic & conscious living, arts & culture, and other eco- and socially responsible topics.

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Books

Website Content & Blogs

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Social Media &
Online Content

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Let's Connect—

Tips, discussions, and free things.

Interested in Working Together?

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What My Clients Say:

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 As this was my first endeavor into book writing, I was unfamiliar with the process. Melanie walked me through the process every step of the way, providing constant feedback and guidance on next steps. […] During each step she discussed all options and the “why” for each decision. I truly learned a great deal from this process with Melanie and could not be happier with the final products. 

Michael Warner, PhD
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I highly recommend Melanie. She was professional, fast, and very helpful. I will definitely use her services again.

Heather Hausenblas, PhD
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[Melanie] has helped me with my academic English as a non-native English speaker. […]She would draw my attention to the big issues like the essay format as well as the focus and the flow of my writing. Of course, her meticulous scholarship would help me re-vision my ‘ignored’ grammatical infelicities and wrong usage. I have been happy with her copy-editing service and would recommend her to those who are keen to have one copy-editor like her.

 

 

Fay Yao, PhD