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I’m a professional novelist and ghostwriter with $100K+ earned on Upwork and extensive experience writing commercial fiction. Since 2022, I’ve ghostwritten numerous full-length thriller and mystery novels for a long-term client, with all titles, pen names, and project details kept confidential under NDA. I specialize in compelling characters, natural dialogue, strong pacing, suspense, and stories that keep readers turning pages. I can work from an existing outline or help develop a story from its early stages, and I’m comfortable carrying a project through the demands of a full-length novel while maintaining continuity, characterization, tone, and narrative momentum. My services include: Novel and fiction ghostwriting Thriller and mystery writing Plot and story development Outlining Developmental editing and rewriting Line editing, copyediting, and proofreading AI-assisted fiction development and revision In addition to my professional ghostwriting, I’m an independently published novelist with years of experience taking books from initial concept through writing, revision, and publication. Here’s what my long-term fiction client had to say: “Will is a brilliant novelist and did fantastic work. He is very professional, great to work with, very reliable, and great with deadlines. I highly recommend him for any and all writing assignments.” Much of my professional ghostwriting is protected by confidentiality agreements, so I can’t identify those books, authors, or pen names. I take that confidentiality seriously and will treat your work with the same discretion. Whether you need someone to write a novel, strengthen an existing manuscript, develop a story, or help turn an idea into compelling fiction, I’d be happy to discuss your project.

I shape your personal experiences into powerful stories that inspire! With 4 years of experience in editing and proofreading nonfiction books, I'm confident I can take your manuscript to the next level! I have so much love for transforming written work and pour it into each manuscript I have the opportunity to edit. My experience goes beyond your typical copyediting, line editing, and proofreading. I go to great measures to help my clients understand where their manuscript could use some sprucing up. I dive into each project, looking to shape weak arguments into clear points, remove fluff, restructure to ensure connection with the reader, and I always make it a point to protect the writer's voice. If this is the type of collaboration you're interested in, I'm the editor for you! I specialize in self-help, business and finance, Christian, and personal growth niches, but I've edited so many books in other niches as well. I accommodate any writing style and use whichever style guide is preferred. Clients on Upwork enjoy working with me because I'm quick to reply, I listen to what they actually want and need, and I enhance their work instead of changing it to an unrecognizable state. A wonderful client I worked with recently had this to say about her experience working with me: "Working with Melanie was fantastic. Her knowledge of all style systems (e.g. Chicago, etc) is extremely thorough. Her ability to turn around my 100,000 word book and catch all of the edits was amazing. She regularly communicated to ensure she understood the brief and the time and delivered everything I needed. Her knowledge of grammar, punctuation, word choice, and style are superb -- I learned a lot just by going through her corrections and suggestion. This will greatly add to my writing ability in my next book. I will most definitely work with Melanie on my next book." Let's chat about what I can do for your next book!

I’m a professional Video Podcast Editor, Audio Editor, and Podcast Producer with more than 10 years of experience turning raw recordings into polished, publish-ready content. I help podcasters, founders, businesses, and agencies produce professional long-form episodes, clean podcast audio, and engaging short-form content for YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Whether your podcast is recorded remotely, in person, with one camera, multiple cameras, or audio only, I can manage the complete post-production process. My background in television news and podcast production has given me a strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, audience engagement, and professional delivery. My services include: • Long-form video podcast and interview editing • Podcast audio cleanup, repair, mixing, and mastering • Single-camera, multicamera, and active-speaker editing • Removal of mistakes, pauses, false starts, and unnecessary content • YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, TikToks, and LinkedIn clips • Attention-grabbing hooks, cold opens, and episode teasers • Animated captions, lower thirds, intros, outros, and branded graphics • B-roll, visual storytelling, color correction, and image enhancement • Podcast thumbnails and promotional graphics • Episode titles, show notes, YouTube descriptions, and SEO assets • Platform-ready video and MP3 exports • Uploading, scheduling, and ongoing podcast production support I don’t simply cut between cameras. I shape each episode so the conversation feels natural, the strongest moments stand out, and the final content reflects your personality and brand. I regularly work with DaVinci Resolve, iZotope RX, Descript, Riverside, and other professional post-production tools. I can adapt to your existing production process or create a simple, repeatable workflow for your show. You can expect clear communication, dependable delivery, careful attention to detail, and an editor who genuinely cares about making your podcast successful. Whether you need help with a single episode, an ongoing weekly podcast, or complete video and audio podcast production, send me a message and tell me about your show.

I'm a creative writer, proofreader, editor and film critic with bachelor's degrees in both Film Studies and English, years of experience in writing and editing, a background in publishing, and an abiding love for the skillful conveyance of ideas and emotions through the written word.