Melanie Hess

Writer Editor AI Review

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Words influence how

people think, feel and act.

The right words

turn information

into understanding.

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ABOUT ME

My Approach

Curious. Methodical. Adaptable.

Discerning Writer and Editor

who is

I approach writing with the reader in mind, considering audience, context, language, structure, tone, and how information is likely to be understood. That perspective guides the choices I make throughout a project, from the words I use and how I organize information to how accessible and effective the finished content is.

My professional journey spans more than 15 years and includes writing and editing for print publications with circulations over 500,000, as well as high-traffic websites reaching hundreds of thousands of readers. I’ve also interviewed subject-matter experts, taught complex language concepts, and trained AI systems for clients, including Fortune 10 companies. Along the way, I’ve developed a practical understanding of how people process, interpret, and navigate information, and how seemingly small choices in language, structure, and presentation can affect whether a message is understood.

In the Studio With a Dallas Glassblower

Living Well Magazine

Profiled a Chihuly-trained glassblower, turning specialist knowledge about glass chemistry into clear prose for everyday readers.

Website Content & Editorial Review

Kettering University Online

Assessing Editorial Quality

Assessing Editorial Quality

Performed a content and editorial audit for Kettering University Online’s debut virtual degree website, including prioritized recommendations, a readability check, and a mini style guide.

Professional/C-Suite Website Bios

Trust Management, Bolt Dental, Others

Writing, Profiles & Features

Writing, Profiles & Features

Crafted executive and professional biographies that connected career experience, personal motivation, and professional philosophy to create distinctive, people-focused narratives.

Bookkeeping for Etsy Sellers

Bench Accounting

Transformed complex financial concepts into a clear, jargon-free guide for creative entrepreneurs, using scannable formatting and relatable analogies to improve readability and user comprehension.

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Ultimate Guide to Interview Prep

Immerse Education UK

Performed a content and editorial audit for Kettering University Online’s debut virtual degree website, including prioritized recommendations, a readability check, and a mini style guide.

Pearson EdTech Articles

Pearson

Writing, Profiles & Features

Writing, Profiles & Features

Created SEO-focused EdTech content for Pearson/Connections Academy, translating education research into clear, parent-focused articles on online learning and student success.

Portfolio Highlights

Writing and Editing

I review and revise AI-generated drafts. I check the facts, fix unclear passages, and make the writing sound like a person wrote it.

I write and revise content for readability, so readers with different backgrounds and abilities can understand it and act on it.









AI Content Review

Accessible Content

I create technical, editorial, and marketing content, with a focus on complex, research-heavy topics. I turn specialist information into writing a general reader can follow.


Services

Clear Communication that Reaches More Readers

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