Ashley Melonson

Ashley Melonson – Ghostwriter

Champion for Authors, whether they are aspiring, seasoned, or in-between!

Overview

As a member of the Romance Writers of America and the Atlanta Writers Club, I am familiar in genre categories such as romance and young adult. I love working with authors on a variety of projects but these are two of my specialities. In terms of screenwriting, I am a member of the Atlanta Film Society and the International Screenwriters Association.

I have several screenplays in development and experience pitching to agents and teaching creative writing skills. Collaborating with authors is one of my favorite things to do. With me, you'll always have a major supporter who thrives on positive energy and effective communication.

I also attended NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, majoring in film and television. I have been a quarter-finalist in the 2015 & 2018 PAGE Awards. I have also worked as a literary editor on several series and as a blogger, with my work featured on entertainment sites.
Services
Fiction
African American Fiction Children's Comics & Graphic Novels Fantasy LGBTQ Fiction Plays & Screenplays Romance Young Adult
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • 2015 Page Awards Quarter-finalist
  • 2018 Page Awards Quarter-finalist
  • Best Pitch Award - Atlanta Writers Conference

Work experience

Self-employed

May, 2020 — Present

• Provide personalized brand of “wordsmith services” that include screenplay and novel collaborations to help clients change their ideas into professional screenplays, television pilots, or full-length novels
• Guide writers through extensive writing consultation sessions to further their script and career development
• Perform concise, polished editing services, including developmental, line and copy editing

Self-employed

Jan, 2014 — Present

• Romance novel, Off Script, has been picked up as one of Wattpad Books adult titles for 2022 after garnering over one million reads on the writing platform

• Featured on several interviews and panels on the importance of diverse literature and crafting a writing career for Wattpad and Black Writers Weekend

• Two-time quarter-finalist in the 2015 & 2018 PAGE International Screenwriting Awards for television pilots

• Best Pitch Award recipient of the Atlanta Writers Conference for promoting manuscript projects to literary agents

Self-employed

Jul, 2013 — Jul, 2014 (about 1 year)

• Worked with author to identify market’s needs for implementation into storyline

• Edited the Enlightened Saga’s first novel to meet market’s needs

• Consulted with author to cultivate the series future development beyond initial novel

• Strategized integral methods for retaining target audience demographic while
maintaining novel’s identity and voice

Self-employed

Jul, 2011 — Aug, 2012 (about 1 year)

• Promoted author, novel, and her upcoming work via social media outlets

• Consulted with author about artistic proposals for future projects and identify optimal next steps for career development

• Edited manuscripts, creative proposals, and book outlines

• Navigated online research for the author’s works-in-progress

Portfolio

PLUFF MUD MURDERS

Carpenter, Ann

Off Script

Marie, Ashley

Circle of Players

Ann Carpenter

CIRCLE OF PLAYERS, based on a true story, is the deeply personal, often shocking, story of Sarah Conroy, a young widow. Sarah was a happy suburan mother and housewife. Then, one tragic day, a devasting blow changed the whole course of her and her family's exis... read more

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