My name is Melanie Alayne Blackman and I am an aspiring writer, editor, and copywriter.

I have a great work ethic and work well under pressure. I do great work in groups and independently. I'm a passionate and creative person with a  great sense of humor and a big heart.

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But don't just take my word for it...

Here are what others have to say about me:

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"A hard worker, full of determination and success written all over her." - Carol H., former coworker and manager.

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"Her writing is honest. She creates beautiful, relatable stories." - Laura B., former peer in the SNHU MFA program.

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"Mell is an inspirational and invaluable writing buddy!" - Jo Knowles, author of Still a Work in Progress, former mentor in the SNHU MFA program, and writing buddy.

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Education

• MFA in Fiction Writing, 2016, Southern New Hampshire University

• BA in Creative Writing and English, 2014, Southern New Hampshire University

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Fun and Random Facts:

• My favorite animals are sloths

• My favorite book is "A Farewell to Arms," by Ernest Hemingway

• I taught myself how to play the ukulele, and have taken lessons for piano and guitar

• I love to write short stories

• My favorite TV shows are Doctor Who and Rick & Morty

• I have a freelance editing and proofreading business on the side

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