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Thoughts on some of my favorite things: writing, content marketing, and Japan

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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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…

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 […]

2019 in Review & Planning for 2020

I invite you to suspend your disbelief for a moment and pretend it’s still 2019. (Technically I’m sitting down to write this in the first full week of January, so I’m not that far off.)  As we come to the end of something, it’s natural to want to spend time reflecting. It doesn’t have to […]

Celebrating 2 Years of Freelancing

Here are just a few of the things I love about October: People around these parts get very into their Halloween decorations, so walking around the neighborhood becomes an exercise in spotting giant cobwebs, silly skeletons, and ominous tombstones. It tends to be one of the warmer months of the year where our resident fog, […]

INBOUND19: Post-Conference Reflections

Ever since I became a content marketer, I’ve been intrigued by HubSpot’s annual conference, INBOUND. It’s hard to resist the slick videos, the jaw-dropping slate of celebrity speakers, and the promise of cake. In previous years, I chose to attend CMI’s Content Marketing World, which generally falls on the same days as INBOUND (I’ve always […]