Melissa has been writing and editing professionally for the past six years in the fields of magazine journalism, creative writing, ghostwriting, and copywriting. The subject matter of her writing varies widely, depending on what the assignment calls for, including design, fashion, wellness, martial arts, extreme sports, cuisine, history, architecture, medicine, and high-profile interviews with the likes of Tim Gunn of Project Runway, designer Arik Levy, and Roman Prokes, tennis stringer to the stars.

Copywriting
Melissa’s portfolio includes work in both print and web media, including tag lines, brochures, sell sheets, proposals, email newsletters and updates, online ads, press releases, and comprehensive company website content projects. One of Melissa’s most successful projects was the copywriting she did for Totsy.com during its inception and official launch, including website content, slogans, and ad copy. Totsy is now the premier private shopping network for moms. Below are several excerpts from the site:

About Us       Being Green   Membership

Melissa is currently working with several companies on their branding projects and websites, including New Dynamx, White Post Farms, Cammarata Law, and Shift Marketing.


Ghostwriting
Currently, Melissa is working on multiple projects with acclaimed medical professionals in the NY area. As both an editor and writer, she understands the importance of collaboration and effective interviewing. She also has a keen eye for discerning what to write, how best to write it for the intended demographic, and how to market it to publishers. For more information or to request a quote, please feel free to contact Melissa directly.


Writing Excerpts
Below is a sampling of Melissa's writing clips and the breadth of the subject matter she covers. Excerpts are either in PDF format or web links. Please contact Melissa via email to request additional samples or a full list of published work.

Interview w/ Tim Gunn        CityView Racquet Profile

The DNA of Design              Chinese Lion Dancing

Liver Detoxification              Weight-Loss Resistance

 Culinary Profile                   The Gift of Chelsea

Interview w/ Miss USA '09   Movie Review: INK


Testimonials

Having worked with Melissa for some three years, I am always astonished at the passion she brings to every project, the wisdom of her youth, her work ethic, and the brilliance of her descriptive and engaging writing. She is an invaluable resource when we need to say something well.
- Alex Lubarsky, CEO/Founder, Health Media Group


I know Melissa Navia. In fact, Melissa Navia is a friend of mine. You, sir, are no Melissa Navia. But you could hire her.
- John Hanc, Associate Professor, NYIT; author, Jones Beach: An Illustrated History and The Coolest Race on Earth: Mud, Madmen, Glaciers and Grannies at the Antarctica Marathon


Melissa is a talented and hardworking writer who know how to write copy that delivers a message effectively. Whether it's a tagline or a page worth of text, her words speak brilliantly to both the client and the targeted demographic. She always does her research and truly goes above and beyond to make sure the job, whatever it may be, is done to perfection.
- Guillaume Gauthereau, CEO, Totsy