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Welcome


​The written word is a powerful tool.
It can hold the key to your credibility, your powers of persuasion
and your ultimate success


I'm Melanie, founder and owner of “Take it as read” – ​a complete writing and editing service

I'm all about the written word

​Research | Writing | Copywriting | Editing| Proofreading

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“Take it as read”:
“PHRASE, to confidently assume (something) can be completed as agreed.”
This is my brand promise to you.
Rest assured that your manuscript is safe with me.
W
hether it's a business report, a book, an academic paper or a thesis,
​I will do my best to help you write the perfect text to convince and persuade your audience. 

Are you a business needing copy for your website, brochure, newsletter, annual report or blog?

Are you an academic author or post-graduate student with a book, journal or academic paper which needs a copy edit?

Perhaps you work for a university press, publisher or another academic institution?

Perhaps English is your second or third language?

Find out how ​I can help you write the perfect text to convince and persuade your audience.

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Mark Davies
Director, Loyalty & Corporate Marketing
Star Alliance


Melanie is very conscientious and diligent. She is enthusiastic, project-delivery focused and able to deal with everyone in an efficient and friendly manner in a fully multicultural environment across the globe. Works well under pressure and is able to handle multi-faceted projects effectively, on time, on budget

Which of my services best fits your needs?

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Copywriting

​“VERB, the act of writing text for advertising to increase brand awareness and ultimately persuade a person or group to take a particular action.”
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Editing

​“VERB (with object) prepare (written material) for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it.”
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Proofreading

​“VERB (with object) read (printer's proofs or other written or printed material) and mark any errors.”

How can I help you make perfect sense?

I'm a friendly writer and editor with a keen eye for detail.

I've a strong business background having worked in Marketing and Communications for over 20 years with some truly global brands in the UK, France, Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg. I speak French and German as second and third languages.

​I've an academic background, too, and specialise in the Humanities and Social Sciences, especially British and European History with particular emphasis on the First World War.


Here are my credentials:
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MBA (University of Lancaster),
* MA in History (Britain in the First World War), (University of Birmingham) (published in 2018: Cornwall and the Great War, Perspectives on Conflict and Place, Institute of Cornish Studies),
* BA (Hons) in French (University of Warwick),
* Post-graduate diploma in International Marketing Management (Boston University, Brussels).
✉️ Contact me to learn how I can help you make perfect sense for maximum impact and optimal results.

I am a Professional member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading and abide by its Code of Practice
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  • Welcome
  • Writing for Business
  • Academic Editing and Proofreading
  • Testimonials
  • Contact
  • Blog