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$15/hr Starting at $50

Transform Your Content with Expert Editing, and Reader-Psychology-Based Insights

Unlock the full potential of your content with a seasoned expert who understands the psychology of communication and the art of storytelling. I bring a unique perspective that ensures your message resonates deeply with your audience, without interfering with your voice or style.

  • Seven years of hands-on editorial training at Republican Press under a seasoned team of editors (1991 - 1998).
  • Over 30 years of editorial experience.
  • Developmental/structural and line/copy editing expertise.
  • Psychology, industrial psychology and writing coaching experience give deeper insight into your target readership.
  • EFSET at C2 level.
  • Affordable rates as I am based in RSA (and we have a great international to RSA exchange rate).
  • Many great reviews on Guru and elsewhere.


I don’t just edit – I enhance. I help you tap into what truly drives your readers, listeners, or clients. Whether it’s fine-tuning persuasive marketing copy, refining a novel, or developing research papers, I infuse every word with purpose and precision.

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Transform Your Content with Expert Editing, and Reader-Psychology-Based Insights

Unlock the full potential of your content with a seasoned expert who understands the psychology of communication and the art of storytelling. I bring a unique perspective that ensures your message resonates deeply with your audience, without interfering with your voice or style.

  • Seven years of hands-on editorial training at Republican Press under a seasoned team of editors (1991 - 1998).
  • Over 30 years of editorial experience.
  • Developmental/structural and line/copy editing expertise.
  • Psychology, industrial psychology and writing coaching experience give deeper insight into your target readership.
  • EFSET at C2 level.
  • Affordable rates as I am based in RSA (and we have a great international to RSA exchange rate).
  • Many great reviews on Guru and elsewhere.


I don’t just edit – I enhance. I help you tap into what truly drives your readers, listeners, or clients. Whether it’s fine-tuning persuasive marketing copy, refining a novel, or developing research papers, I infuse every word with purpose and precision.

Skills & Expertise

Article EditingArticle RewritingBook EditingCopyeditingEditingEnglish LanguageFact CheckingReadingResearchWriting

8 Reviews

  • Susan 455 says,

    I cannot say enough how lucky I feel to have found Melanie. She took my jumble of ideas and turned them into an organized, beautiful book. Her writing is superb. Her communication is more than spot on. The speed in which she works is astounding. 100% recommend! Thanks so much, Mel!

    for Health/Wellness Lifestyle Book on Jun 24, 2024

  • Lauraine says,

    As a former journalist I have naturally high standards and expectations of any writer I employ. Melanie not only met those expectations, she exceeded them to the stage where I was left shaking my head in disbelief. Her talent is rare and remarkable. She was employed to write about a niche area, and she delivered work that was of an exceptionally high standard, not just as a writer, but as an author in the niche field she was servicing. I highly recommend Melanie for any writing work. She's adaptable in her style, a high-level editor who speaks editing critique feedback with ease and is so 'so' very easy to work with. I will be employing her in future for all of the writing projects I do that need a higher-than-average, competent communicator. Sincere thanks Melanie. Blown away by your unusual writing talent.

    for Creative writer - Memoir 80,000-words on Mar 07, 2024

  • Lauraine says,

    Extraordinary high-level writer. Talented. Easy to work with. A no-brainer to employ.

    for Creative writer - Memoir 80,000-words on Feb 27, 2024

  • Miracle 33 says,

    Thank you Melanie for an outstanding job, you have great talent, and you are brilliant. I look forward to working together even more, now and in the future.

    for ebook ghostwriter on Jan 12, 2024

  • Mike_Mears says,

    Melanie did an excellent job on this project—she is a real professional and the type of person I like to connect with on Guru.

    for Critique four chapters on Oct 25, 2023