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Melissa Suzuno

Freelance writer, editor, and content marketer

Hi there! I’m Melissa.

I'm a professional writer, editor, and content marketer, and I love to help people and companies tell their stories in clear, compelling, and creative ways.

Melissa Suzuno, content marketer at your service
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How to start freelancing eBook

Are you ready to start your freelancing journey but feeling a little stuck? I’ve been there! I was a full-time employee who dreamed of freelancing for many years before finally taking the leap.

In my eBook, How to start freelancing: A step-by-step guide to the basics, I’ll walk you through each of the major steps you need to take to get your freelance business up and running. You’ll also hear from other freelancers who share their stories and advice.

Here’s what you can expect to learn:

Is freelancing right for you? We’ll walk through some of the pros and cons.

Should you jump all in or take gradual steps to start your freelancing business? A few freelancers share how they made the transition and what they’d do differently.

How should you think about your rates and hours?

Where can you find clients?

How do you handle the logistics of running a business, getting paid, and managing your money?

Get your eBook today!

LinkedIn for freelancers eBook

Are you launching a side hustle or freelance business? LinkedIn can be a super effective tool to help you connect with potential clients.

In my LinkedIn for freelancers: Build your brand and business eBook, you’ll learn how to fill out your LinkedIn profile to showcase your work and grow your network. You’ll also pick up good habits that will attract prospects and leads for your freelance business.

Here’s what you can expect to learn:

Which sections of your profile to focus on and how to write compelling copy for them

How to showcase your work and use LinkedIn features to build your portfolio

Tactics for creating genuine connections so you attract potential clients

Get your eBook today!

Want a more immersive experience? Check out my courses!

If you’d rather have a more immersive learning experience, you can take my LinkedIn for Freelancers course on the platform of your choice. It’s available on Skillshare and Listenable (if you prefer audio only). I can’t wait to “see” you in the classroom!

This is what I do

  • eBooks
  • Blog posts
  • Email nurture campaigns
  • Editing
  • Content marketing strategy
Over the past few years, I’ve come to rely on Melissa as my editor and voice of reason. Not only does she catch those cringe-worthy typos I can’t believe I missed, but she helps me clarify my thoughts and make sure that I’m creating an enjoyable experience for my readers. Teresa Torres, Product Discovery Coach, Product Talk

What I’ve been writing about lately…

How to Write a Compelling Job Posting Resources

For anyone who watched my talk at the Future of Recruiting Summit (or anyone who’s looking for resources to improve their approach to writing job postings), here’s a list of key points we covered and resources to check out if you’d like to learn more. The how: Mobile is taking over 61% of job descriptions […]

5 Easy Ways to Become a Better Editor

Writing is a pretty straightforward endeavor. You start out with a blank page and you end up with a page that’s full of words. You are essentially creating something out of nothing.  Editing, on the other hand, is a little more subtle. You start with pages that are already full of words. And when you’re […]

2020 Year in Review

We are into the last few days of 2020 as I sit down to write this year in review. And we all know 2020 was a particularly unusual year. Words like “unprecedented,” “unpredictable,” and “uncertain” definitely had plenty of time in the spotlight.  My intention for this post is not to rehash everything that happened […]

Recent Projects Round-up: July 2020

This is a little embarrassing. The last time I sat down to write one of these “quarterly” updates was in April 2019. That was definitely more than a quarter ago. To put it mildly: A lot has happened since then. The last two-thirds of 2019 went mostly as expected, personally and professionally. Highlights included a […]

How to Build Your Network as a B2B Writer

It was a different time and place when Sarah Greesonbach of B2B Writing Institute originally reached out to me and asked me to be a guest on her podcast. Remember that life before March 2020, when we could still go to conferences, meet people for coffee, and attend local networking events in person? It all […]