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Hi! Thanks for stopping by. I’m Mel. I consider myself a “jill-of-all-trades” writer. When I’m not crafting bespoke, branded content for my freelance clients, I’m writing my Southern lit novel, Escape Artist.

In other words, writing is my day job, my side hustle, and my hobby.

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The science of student recruitment

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No-nonsense advice for international students in the UK, by international students

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I’ve worked for over 20 clients in various niches, including education, mental health, English language, and social media. Current clients include Wag! Walking, Study International, and ZyraTalk.

Content Editing

I’ve managed two separate teams of freelance writers for two of America’s fastest-growing startups. I delve deeper than surface-level editing to ensure all content is coherent, cohesive, and 100% on-brand.

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Using Notion for email campaign planning

By Mel Lee-Smith / January 20, 2021

Using Notion for email campaign planning is a great way to keep all your content in one place. Here's how to set up an email hub in Notion.

How to use Notion for blog goals | Notion for Blogging

By Mel Lee-Smith / January 17, 2021

Today's installment of the Notion for Blogging series is one I'm particularly excited about: using Notion for blog goals tracking....

How to use Notion for blog tasks | Notion for Blogging

By Mel Lee-Smith / January 13, 2021

Notion is the ultimate solution for managing every element of your blog and brand. Here's how to use Notion for blog tasks management.

Using Notion to create and organize content offers

By Mel Lee-Smith / January 10, 2021

Content offers like freebies, downloadables, and other lead magnets are essential for monetizing your blog. Here are a few ways to use Notion to plan, create, and organize those offers.

How to set up a Notion finance tracker for bloggers

By Mel Lee-Smith / January 3, 2021

This step-by-step walkthrough on how to set up a Notion finance tracker for bloggers shows you how to track expenses and sales.

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