Mel Lee-Smith

Clear, concise, cohesive content — done right the first time.

Don’t have the time or expertise to craft relevant, shareable content that converts readers into fans?
 
You’re in the write place.

Clear, concise, cohesive content — done right the first time.

Don’t have the time or expertise to craft relevant, shareable content that converts readers into fans?
 
You’re in the write place.

Hey! I’m Mel, expert freelance writer, managing editor, and Notion nerd.

I believe all good content shares a common element: a good story.

And crafting good stories has been my mission since the tender age of 3, when I dreamed up tall tales of green monsters living in the woods behind our house.

Storytelling is so much more than my passion — it’s my destiny.

Sure, that might sound a little lofty to someone looking for a freelance content writer to draft a blog post or an experienced managing editor to lead a team of talented writers.

That’s precisely what sets me apart.

And I’ve got the skills, qualifications, and experience to back it up.

EXPERIENCE

20+ YEARS

of creative writing experience

5+ YEARS

of professional writing experience

2 DEGREES

in creative and critical writing

25+ CLIENTS

in a variety of industries

SEE MY CV

SERVICES

CONTENT WRITING

I'll craft bespoke, search-optimized content that's easy to understand and provides quick, painless answers to your customers' questions

CONTENT EDITING

I'll recruit and manage a team of talented freelance writers, whose work I'll edit for accuracy, clarity, and correctness

CONTENT STRATEGY

I'll conduct keyword research, customer interviews, and social listening to plan and create content for every stage of the funnel

CUSTOM WORKFLOWS

I'll build a custom content marketing workflow in Notion that keeps your team agile, organized, and productive

LEVEL UP YOUR CONTENT

RAVE REVIEWS

"Mel works seamlessly as a member of our content team. She flexes her strengths as an editor, writer and content strategist. She is always on top of her game, and I know I can count on her to deliver exceptional work. She often comes to me with new ideas that are backed by data and industry knowledge, and I appreciate her support, expertise and historical knowledge not only on the industry but on our company as a whole. She can quickly pivot when new priorities come up or when timelines change. I know I can rely on her as a teammate. She’s a pleasure to work with!"
Carli Auran
Carli AuranHead of Growth at Wag!
"Mel approaches her work with creativity, thoughtfulness, and innovation. It is evident that writing is indeed her lifelong passion, and that’s something that truly shines through the quality of her work. She is incredibly prompt, reliable, and competent. In short, I simply could not select a sufficient number of positive words from the extensive English vocabulary to adequately describe Mel in a professional sense. I would hire her in a heartbeat, and hope we will be able to call her a member of our team for as long as possible."
Genna Ash-Brown
Genna Ash-BrownFormer Editor @ StudyInternational
"Mel’s a talented writer and editor. As a managing editor, she developed a team of well-trained writers and launched several new projects over the course of our long-term gig. She has strong administrative skills and has been a reliable, valued member of our editorial team. Her writing contributions are fantastic, too, and capture the style and voice we’re striving to achieve. Mel’s an excellent communicator and would be an asset to any writing or editorial project!"
Krista Doyle
Krista DoyleFormer Editorial Strategist @ Outdoorsy
"Sure, Mel is an excellent writer. But she’s so much more than that. Mel has achieved the mythical balance of enthusiasm, creativity, and dependability. She jumps in with both feet, makes herself an expert in her assigned field, and delivers quality work. Every time."
Amy Caldwell
Amy CaldwellContent Strategist @ Breezy HR
"Mel works seamlessly as a member of our content team. She flexes her strengths as an editor, writer and content strategist. She is always on top of her game, and I know I can count on her to deliver exceptional work. She often comes to me with new ideas that are backed by data and industry knowledge, and I appreciate her support, expertise and historical knowledge not only on the industry but on our company as a whole. She can quickly pivot when new priorities come up or when timelines change. I know I can rely on her as a teammate. She’s a pleasure to work with!"
Carli Auran
Carli AuranHead of Growth at Wag!
"Mel approaches her work with creativity, thoughtfulness, and innovation. It is evident that writing is indeed her lifelong passion, and that’s something that truly shines through the quality of her work. She is incredibly prompt, reliable, and competent. In short, I simply could not select a sufficient number of positive words from the extensive English vocabulary to adequately describe Mel in a professional sense. I would hire her in a heartbeat, and hope we will be able to call her a member of our team for as long as possible."
Genna Ash-Brown
Genna Ash-BrownFormer Editor @ StudyInternational
"Mel’s a talented writer and editor. As a managing editor, she developed a team of well-trained writers and launched several new projects over the course of our long-term gig. She has strong administrative skills and has been a reliable, valued member of our editorial team. Her writing contributions are fantastic, too, and capture the style and voice we’re striving to achieve. Mel’s an excellent communicator and would be an asset to any writing or editorial project!"
Krista Doyle
Krista DoyleFormer Editorial Strategist @ Outdoorsy
"Sure, Mel is an excellent writer. But she’s so much more than that. Mel has achieved the mythical balance of enthusiasm, creativity, and dependability. She jumps in with both feet, makes herself an expert in her assigned field, and delivers quality work. Every time."
Amy Caldwell
Amy CaldwellContent Strategist @ Breezy HR

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CRYSTAL PACKAGE

The Crystal package is perfect for content managers who know exactly what they want. You’ll provide a detailed brief complete with keywords, target audience, customer quotes, links to include, and a call to action. I’ll deliver a polished, search-optimized blog post and a complimentary round of revisions!

BEST FOR: Content managers who already have an established content assignment workflow and want maximum control over how the content is structured.

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