About Melanie
More than ten years of combined work & study experience in writing, reading & editing—working for you.
I have many years of background studying the theory and practice of reading, writing, and editing, and real-world experience as an educator, writer, editor, and proofreader working with clients including self-publishing authors, publishers, and businesses.
Now, I work with authors early in the book draft phases to identify their audience, messaging, and storytelling and anchor their revision phases for an easier book marketing process.
Growing a culture requires a good storyteller. Changing a culture requires a good editor.
Ryan Lily (author of Write Like No One is Reading)
Special Interests
A little more about melanie…
Freelancing editing and writing allows me to be involved in the subjects that inspire and motivate me—usually those involving eco- and socially conscious visionary writing, either through fiction or nonfiction.
I’ve been a reader since early years, catching problems in YA fiction as a young teen. In college I combined studies in editing, writing, and literature with coursework in other humanities fields, while earning a master’s degree in English and teaching composition. I’ve also been an academic coach in writing and literary analysis courses
Since 2016, I’ve shifted from mostly generalist work as an academic arts & culture editor & proofreader and business blog & content writer to focus primarily on book publishing and blogs. I’ve been fortunate to work with self-publishing authors since 2021, and I’m also a freelance editor and proofreader for publishing houses.
My background provides a two-fold advantage: I have the foundational training of an editor, proofreader, and critical reader with a scrutinizing eye for thought development, argument, flow of writing, descriptive language, and grammar. And I also keep myself informed and current in the research and movements of specialized fields.
I work well 1:1 and from home with my rescue animals and am fortunate to be able to do just that with so many interesting and inspiring projects landing on my desk.