WORKSHOPS:
I am available to teach creative writing workshops. All workshops focus on the power of language and the importance of self-expression but may also be tailored to the specific needs of the group. Possible themes include “Metaphorically Speaking,” “The Plot Thickens…,” “Character Crazy,” “It’s a Rap: Poetry with a Beat,” “Narrative Matters,” and “Writing the Language of Dreams.” We can workshop anywhere: at your school, on your porch, in your favorite pub, or at your local library. If you ask nicely, I might also come read to you in your parlor and/or defeat you at Scrabble. Send an email to melba@melbamajor.com for more information.

EDITING:
Need help with a work in progress? I have over ten years of experience providing a range of professional editing services. Before purchasing services online, please contact me by email or phone so that we may work out the details of our arrangement.

Proofreading: includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, consistency, format, and in-text citation/works cited accuracy (for students and researchers). Fee: $3/page.
Copyediting: includes all proofreading tasks and improvements to phrasing and organization for more effective writing. Fee: $5/page.
Editing: includes extensive, compassionate feedback on your work to help facilitate a higher degree of revision. This may involve suggestions for new ideas, reorganization, and other intensive changes. Fee: $8/page.
Shipping: Please add shipping if you require a hard copy of your edited document returned to you.

Payment Instructions:
After you have contacted me, click Add to Cart beside the service you are requesting. A PayPal shopping cart will open up in a separate window where you can change the number of pages you will be sending. After making that change, click Update Cart to recalculate the invoice. If you would like a hard copy of my edits mailed to you, click Continue Shopping to return to this page and choose your shipping option.