Melissa Valentine

Collaborative Writer, Developmental Editor, and Literary Coach

In Melissa’s 20-year publishing career, she’s held roles including Executive Editor and Editor at Amazon Publishing, Sounds True, New Harbinger Publications, and Callisto Media where she worked with numerous award-winning, chart-topping, USA Today and New York Times bestselling authors. She’s published and collaborated on hundreds of books as an acquisitions editor, ghostwriter, developmental book editor, and editorial coach. She enjoys helping thought leaders, spiritual and wellness teachers, psychologists, influencers, and novelists access the heart of their story and achieve their publishing goals.

Melissa is interested in many topics and has worked on a wide range of fiction and self-improvement/wellness titles in many capacities including acquiring, editing, establishing brands, and leading teams. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Mills College and BA from Sarah Lawrence College. As an award-winning author herself, she understands what it means to nurture an author’s vision and listen to their needs. You can learn more about Melissa here.