

I'M MELISSA, EDITOR
As someone who has worked in the publishing industry for a number of years, both in marketing and in editorial, I understand just how much time, effort, and uncertainty goes into bringing a book to life. It’s not just about writing a strong manuscript. It’s about knowing how to shape it for your audience, how to position it in a crowded market, and how to make confident choices along the way.
My role is to support you through that process. Whether you're preparing for submission or publication, I bring a clear editorial eye and industry context to help you refine your story without losing sight of what makes it yours. I've worked with bestselling and award-winning traditional and self-published authors, all of whom started right where you are.

MelDurston Editorial
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MANUSCRIPTS EDITED
3,593,190
WORDS EDITED IN 2024
9,703
HOURS PLAYED IN THE SIMS 4
LET'S WORK TOGETHER
DEVELOPMENTAL
IN DEPTH ANALYSIS
A FULL AND SUBSTANTIVE EDIT OF YOUR MANUSCRIPT.
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EDITOR LETTER (8-20PGS)
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IN-LINE COMMENTS
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BOOK MAP
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1-HOUR VIDEO CALL
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EMAIL ACCESS
ASSESSMENT
FULL EVALUATION
AN IN-DEPTH CRITIQUE OF YOUR MANUSCRIPT
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EDITOR LETTER (3-8PGS)
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IN-LINE COMMENTS
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40-MIN VIDEO CALL
SUBMISSIONS
QUERY MATERIAL CRITIQUE
REVIEW OF FIRST 50PGS, QUERY AND SYNOPSIS
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EDITOR LETTER (3-5PGS)
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IN-LINE COMMENTS
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QUERY MATERIALS
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30-MIN VIDEO CALL
WHAT I'M OFFERING
A FREE
SAMPLE EDIT OF YOUR
MANUSCRIPT
MARKET AND
TRAD PUBLISHING
INSIGHTS ON
YOUR
MANUSCRIPT
MY COMPLETE
INVESTMENT
IN YOUR STORY
& CHARACTERS





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