For authors who are curious about intellectual property and the public domain, this blog is for you! Duke Law School’s Center for the Study of the Public Domain has published a list of works that are available for use without […]
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NEED WRITING TIPS?
Of course you do! Everyone can benefit from helpful writing tips, whether you’re an emerging author or veteran novelist! Get expert advice from a book editor, ghostwriter, blogger and content developer with decades of experience. I’ve worked with many authors, many genres and many publications, and became an gatherer of tips, myself! I love sharing information and welcome your comments. I’ll keep adding nuggets of wisdom to help clients and potential clients well into the future. Perhaps you’d like to share some, yourself! These writing tips are inspired by questions from the authors who trust me with their manuscripts, as well as the magazine assignments I chase. Got questions? Ask me and I’ll do my best to answer.
Lincoln Herald Write Up
What a wonderful story by the Lincoln Herald on football legend and author, Pettis Norman. I appreciate that the Lincoln Herald quoted me in the article: According to its [the book’s] editor, Melanie Saxton, you won’t want to miss this. […]
Dallas Morning News Write Up
A Dallas Morning News write up… what a cool thing to share! I’m usually behind the scenes, quietly working away on a book, web content, or social media. But sometimes my author clients rely on me to help publicize their […]
Press Release — One Life Lost, Millions Gained by Joan Sullivan Garrett
I’m so pleased to share a media release regarding Joan Sullivan Garrett and her new book, One Life Lost, Millions Gained: The Story of a Flight Nurse Turned MedAire CEO. Enjoy! ________________________________________________ Media Contact: Name: Melanie Saxton Title: Media Director, […]
Press Release — The Pettis Norman Story
I’m so pleased to share a news release regarding The Pettis Norman Story. Pettis is a former Dallas Cowboy and iconic business leader who shares many powerful NFL and corporate insights. Enjoy! ____________________________________________ Media Contact Name: Melanie Saxton Title: Media […]
Reporter Journalist — Special Olympics Writer (August 2011)
As a Special Olympics writer, it was such an honor to cover Team Texas as they earned medals at the World Summer Games during International Special Olympics in Athens, Greece. This article was published in Katy Lifestyles & Homes ten […]
Reporter Journalist — Musical Arts Writer (August 2011)
Ten years ago as a musical arts writer (one of my many journalism hats worn in those days), I covered Megan Nicole, a blossoming musician in the Houston area. I thought I’d revisit that article in Katy Lifestyles & Homes. […]
Reporter Journalist — and Arts Writer (April 2016)
I have absolutely LOVED my role as an arts writer, covering the happenings in and around the Houston, Texas area. An article featured in The Woodlands Lifestyles & Homes magazine definitely qualifies as one of my favorites. You can read […]
Reporter Journalist — and Wedding Writer (April 2016)
Have I mentioned that I spent years as a wedding writer and have more than 60 articles published? Out of this prolific volume of work, one very special article appears in Houston Lifestyles & Homes (Fort Bend Publishing) and can […]
Reporter Journalist — and Wedding Editor (October 2015)
I’ve worn so many hats in my writing career — book editor, ghostwriter, magazine writer, reporter, journalist and wedding editor! As a contributing editor for Fort Bend publishing, my assignments ran the gamut — sports, politics, celebrities, causes… and architecture […]