
Melissa M
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Book Editor & Literary Translator (United States Market)
United States Publishing Market • Freelance
Apr 2008 - Jun 2025 • 17 yrs 2 mos
I provide professional editing and translation services for authors, publishers, and independent writers across the United States. My work focuses on improving manuscript clarity, storytelling quality, and preparing books for successful publishing. Key Responsibilities ; Edited fiction and non-fiction manuscripts including novels, memoirs, Christian books, and self-help titles. Performed developmental editing, line editing, and proofreading to enhance structure, grammar, tone, and readability. Translated novels and manuscripts while preserving the author’s voice, emotional tone, and cultural meaning. Assisted authors in preparing manuscripts for publishing platforms such as Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, IngramSpark, and Barnes & Noble Press. Provided manuscript critiques and beta-reading reports to help authors strengthen plot development, character depth, and pacing. Collaborated with writers through editing stages from first draft to final publication. Key Achievements; Edited and translated multiple novels and Christian books for the U.S. reading market. Helped independent authors successfully publish and distribute books internationally. Built strong relationships with self-published authors and small publishing teams. Core Skills Book Editing | Novel Editing | Line Editing | Developmental Editing | Proofreading | Literary Translation | Beta Reading | Manuscript Evaluation | Publishing Preparation
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Canada
The freelancer was consistently polite and kind throughout the project, and I appreciate the effort they put in. Unfortunately, the final result created significantly more work for me than expected. The manuscript was returned with missing portions of my writing, formatting issues, added characters,...
kelvinjoy337

Verenigd Koninkrijk
Wah! Working with you has been an absolute pleasure! Your professionalism and attention to detail as a book translator, proofreader, and editor are top-notch. You have a keen eye for nuance and a deep understanding of the context, which reflects in the quality of your work. Your communication is always...
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maya78993

Verenigd Koninkrijk
Working with Melissa was an excellent experience from start to finish. The translation was incredibly accurate, natural, and professionally written—it didn’t feel like a literal translation but like a text originally written in the target language. Melissa clearly has a deep understanding of language,...

rohl827

Nigeria
Outstanding Translation Work – Precise, Natural, and Professional Working with Melissa was exceptional from start to finish. The translation went beyond words, capturing tone, nuance, and cultural accuracy perfectly. The final content read as if it were originally written in French, clear, polished,...
isaiah366

Verenigd Koninkrijk
Working with Melissa was a smooth and rewarding experience from start to finish. she demonstrated excellent adaptability to the brief, quickly understanding the vision and refining the work with precision. Communication was clear, respectful, and consistent throughout, showing a high level of cooperation...
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