Melanie Votaw

About Melanie Votaw

YOU’RE AN EXPERT IN YOUR FIELD, BUT MORE PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW IT.A nonfiction book is a great way to increase your visibility and share your valuable wisdom with more people. Once you’ve authored a book, you’re widely recognized as the expert you are and can get more clients, gain speaking engagements, create lucrative online programs, and more.HOW CAN I HELP YOU?Hiring a ghostwriter is the fastest, most efficient way to get your book finished and out into the world without taking a ton of your time. I have worked for more than 20 years, helping life coaches, therapists, psychologists, doctors, and nutritionists create books that can compete with the top titles on the market.WHY WORK WITH ME?Publishers and literary agents often come to me to help their clients with their books. I’ve written 39 nonfiction books (as a ghostwriter or author) and developmentally edited another 70+, many of which have been published by top houses like Penguin Random House, Macmillan, New World Library, Hay House, Hyperion, and others. These include Amazon and New York Times Best Sellers. See some of my books at https://melanievotaw.com/books.Here is a sampling of what people are saying about me. To read more, see https://melanievotaw.com/praise.“Melanie Votaw’s experience and devotion to the crafts of writing, editing, and publishing bring my heart and voice alive on the page with grace, depth, precision, and radiance. I am grateful to have her by my side for each of my books and wouldn’t want to write one without her.” -Life Coach Nancy Levin“Melanie was so helpful with getting my book proposal done and my Hay House book written. She’s a true writing professional who kept me on track and allowed me to turn in my manuscript early! If your goal is to write and publish a book, I highly recommend working with Melanie.” -Mary Lynch Barbera, PhD, author of \"Turn Autism Around\"HOW DOES GHOSTWRITING WORK?I use my years of acting training to become your voice. We marry your expertise in your field with my expertise in creating books that are well-structured, easy to understand, and entertaining to read.I\'ll help you from beginning to end — from book concept and outline all the way to the resources you need to complete the publishing process, keeping the time you need to devote to a minimum.LET\'S TALK!Message me to set up a free, no-obligation, 30-minute consultation. I look forward to hearing your story and what you want to share with the world.

Experience

1. Publisher and Travel Writer

   Luxury Web Magazine

   Jan 2024 — Present

   I\'m the new Publisher of 25-year-old Luxury Web Magazine about travel and living well. I have redesigned it for the 21st century. Take a look at https://luxurywebmagazine.com

Education

• Bellarmine University

  B.A., English; Minor in Music

Skills

• Journalism
• Editing
• Ghostwriting
• Copywriting
• SEO
• Social Media Development
• Photography
• Medical Writing
• Travel Writing
• White Papers
• Website Copy
• Brochure Writing
• Wordpress
• Blogging
• Case Studies
• Food Writing
• Wine Writing
• Press Release Creation
• Speaking Engagements
• Speech Writing
• Sales Letters
• Articles
• Magazine Articles
• Feature Articles
• Advertorials
• Bio Writing
• Book Cover Copy
• Letter Writing
• Query Letter Writing
• Publishing Industry Consulting
• Basic Photoshop
• Cosmetic Surgery Writing
• Dentistry Writing
• Legal Writing
• Erotica Writing
• Psychology Writing
• Product Descriptions
• Hotel Reviews
• Personality Profiles
• Conducting Interviews