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Hi, I'm Melanie Harvard, a passionate and seasoned wordsmith with a knack for storytelling and SEO-aligned copywriting. With over 200 books ghostwritten and a rich background in coaching, editing, and publishing, I love helping authors and professionals craft compelling narratives and reach their target audiences effectively. I'm driven by deadlines and motivated by creativity, blending research with clear, impactful writing. I also run a personal and business coaching practice, where I support individuals to achieve growth and transformation. My experience spans working with major international clients, leading teams, and developing practical training materials, all while nurturing fresh ideas and innovative solutions in every project I take on.…Hi, I'm Melanie Harvard, a passionate and seasoned wordsmith with a knack for storytelling and SEO-aligned copywriting. With over 200 books ghostwritten and a rich background in coaching, editing, and publishing, I love helping authors and professionals craft compelling narratives and reach their target audiences effectively. I'm driven by deadlines and motivated by creativity, blending research with clear, impactful writing. I also run a personal and business coaching practice, where I support individuals to achieve growth and transformation. My experience spans working with major international clients, leading teams, and developing practical training materials, all while nurturing fresh ideas and innovative solutions in every project I take on.

Melanie Harvard

Writer, Copywriter, Content Producer, +2

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Hi, I'm Melanie Harvard, a passionate and seasoned wordsmith with a knack for storytelling and SEO-aligned copywriting. With over 200 books ghostwritten and a rich background in coaching, editing, and publishing, I love helping authors and professionals craft compelling narratives and reach their target audiences effectively. I'm driven by deadlines and motivated by creativity, blending research with clear, impactful writing. I also run a personal and business coaching practice, where I support individuals to achieve growth and transformation. My experience spans working with major international clients, leading teams, and developing practical training materials, all while nurturing fresh ideas and innovative solutions in every project I take on.…Hi, I'm Melanie Harvard, a passionate and seasoned wordsmith with a knack for storytelling and SEO-aligned copywriting. With over 200 books ghostwritten and a rich background in coaching, editing, and publishing, I love helping authors and professionals craft compelling narratives and reach their target audiences effectively. I'm driven by deadlines and motivated by creativity, blending research with clear, impactful writing. I also run a personal and business coaching practice, where I support individuals to achieve growth and transformation. My experience spans working with major international clients, leading teams, and developing practical training materials, all while nurturing fresh ideas and innovative solutions in every project I take on.

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Hi, I’m Melanie Harvard, a passionate and seasoned wordsmith with a knack for storytelling and SEO-aligned copywriting. With over 200 books ghostwritten and a rich background in coaching, editing, and publishing, I love helping authors and professionals craft compelling narratives and reach their target audiences effectively. I’m driven by deadlines and motivated by creativity, blending research with clear, impactful writing.

I also run a personal and business coaching practice, where I support individuals to achieve growth and transformation. My experience spans working with major international clients, leading teams, and developing practical training materials, all while nurturing fresh ideas and innovative solutions in every project I take on.

Skills

Copywriting

SEO

Microsoft Office

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

SEO

Expert

Microsoft Office

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Owner/Freelancer at Harvard Ink

November 1, 2019 - Present

Focused on ghostwriting (non-fiction), SEO marketing and ad copywriting, book outlining and research, book publishing, and coaching. Collaborated with The Urban Writers (Canada) for 4+ years as a prominent member of their ghostwriting team. Contributed to Publishing Services (Australia) as a book researcher and outliner for over 2 years. Built a solid client base including long-term retainers. Assisted many indie authors to become published and ghostwritten over 200 books launched on major platforms.

Owner at The Uncommon Coach

February 1, 2007 - Present

Focused on personal and business coaching, creating fulfilling lives at work and home through a practical and powerful coaching process. Grew coaching business alongside full-time role until 2019; coached ad-hoc and online through COVID and beyond. Coached many business professionals and clients facing major life changes and growth needs. Fostered personal growth and transformation.

Director/CEO at NQ Plus Networks (Pty) Ltd

October 31, 2019 - July 24, 2025

Managed company, strategic growth, product development of NQF tools, and consulting in corporate training and accreditation. Drove strategic growth of the company, expanding it from start-up to a leading provider of NQF-based solutions. Supported Dyna Training Group with accreditation, consulting, and compliance, resulting in a successful sale in 2018.

Training Administrator at Dyna Training

March 31, 1999 - July 24, 2025

Coordinated training, NQF research, and accreditation development. Developed essential training materials and accreditation tools to help clients navigate the NQF framework.

Sub-Editor/Features Writer – Internship Role progressed to Full-Time at Republican Press

October 31, 1997 - July 24, 2025

Focused on travel journalism, feature writing, research, proofreading, and editing. Published multiple high-quality articles and features. Assisted in reopening Living & Loving offices in Cape Town. Gained invaluable media experience with a key focus on writing and editing.

Owner/Freelancer at Harvard Ink

November 1, 2019 - Present

Focus: Ghostwriting (non-fiction), SEO marketing and ad copywriting, book outlining and research, book publishing and coaching. Key Achievements: Collaborated with The Urban Writers (Canada) for 4+ years as a prominent member of their ghostwriting team. Successfully contributed to Publishing Services (Australia) as a book researcher and outliner for over 2 years. Built a solid client base, including long-term retainers with Angor Property Managers and a successful portfolio on Guru.com. Assisted many indie authors to become published. Ghostwritten over 200 books (ranging from 10,000 to 60,000 words), with multiple client books launched on major platforms such as Amazon, D2D, Apple iBooks, and Takealot.

Owner at The Uncommon Coach

February 1, 2007 - Present

Focus: Personal and business coaching, creating fulfilling lives at work and home through a practical and powerful coaching process. Key Achievements: Grew a coaching business alongside a full-time role until 2019. Thereafter coached ad-hoc and online through COVID and beyond. Coached many business professionals and clients facing major life changes and growth needs. Fostered personal growth and transformation, making a positive difference in individuals’ lives.

Director/CEO at NQ Plus Networks (Pty) Ltd

October 31, 2019 - July 24, 2025

Focus: Company management, strategic growth, product development (NQF tools such as CDs, wallcharts, booklets), and consulting in corporate training and accreditation. Key Achievements: Drove the strategic growth of the company, expanding it from a start-up phase to a leading provider of NQF-based solutions. Successfully supported Dyna Training Group with accreditation, consulting, and compliance, resulting in the sale of the company in 2018.

Training Administrator at Dyna Training

March 31, 1999 - July 24, 2025

Focus: Training coordination, NQF research, and accreditation development. Key Achievements: Developed essential training materials and accreditation tools that helped clients navigate the NQF framework.

Sub-Editor/Features Writer at Republican Press

October 31, 1997 - July 24, 2025

Focus: Travel journalism, feature writing, research, proofreading, and editing. Key Achievements: Published multiple high-quality articles and features. Assisted in reopening Living & Loving offices in Cape Town. Gained invaluable media experience with a key focus on writing and editing.