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

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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…

Talent Marketing Tips & Tricks

Why talent marketing matters We’re at an interesting moment for employer/employee dynamics. The job market is hot, the skills gap is wide, and recruiters have a lot on their plates. You might even go so far as to say most recruiters’ plates look like someone who is really trying to get their money’s worth from […]

Copywriting Resources for Recruiters

I’m gearing up for my Copywriting Essentials for Recruiters session at Top Talent Summit 2019 in Vancouver. Here are some resources to help improve your copywriting skills and perfect your candidate outreach. What candidates want—understanding your audience One of the most important considerations for any type of copywriting is having a rock-solid understanding of who […]

How I Re-Designed My Website

I had an embarrassing secret for many years. Like a ’90s fanatic with a collection of Beanie Babies or Rick Astley CDs, I was desperately clinging to something that I had outgrown. Only in my case it wasn’t a physical relic of yesteryear, but rather a digital footprint that felt a little old fashioned: my […]

Speaking at Top Talent Summit 2019

Exciting news! I’ve been invited to speak at Top Talent Summit 2019, taking place from April 10–11 in beautiful Vancouver, BC. I’ll be leading two workshops during the event. Get a little sneak peek of what I’ll be covering in the short videos I’m sharing here. Copywriting Essentials Every Recruiter Should Know Copy, paste, send, […]

Recent Projects Round-up: November 2018

Okay, so I haven’t been the best about posting lately. It all started when I went to Japan and Hong Kong in September. I knew I probably wouldn’t keep up with my blogging during that trip. Then I was back home for a few weeks, and before I knew it, it was time to go […]

My First Silent Disco Event

I just spent nearly two hours walking in silence with a group of strangers. While this sounds like it might be some form of meditation (and in fact, it sort of was), it was actually a walking silent disco. This event was part of the new series of “FieldTrips” offered by the folks who put on […]