Melissa Vogan

Background

About Melissa Vogan

The summary: I'm a strategic, creative storyteller skilled at turning complex ideas into accessible narratives, with a proven record of effective teamwork, ambitious organizational skills, and strong work ethic in fast-paced environments. The deeper dive: I'm a career writer and editor—I've facilitated the go-to-market and copywriting processes for 200+ publications across print and digital, overseeing quality, consistency, brand voice, attention to detail, and business goal alignment. At Epic for Kids, titles I edited garnered more than 80 million paid reads in two years; at FSG Books for Young Readers, I helmed the editorial processes for New York Times bestsellers, six-figure deals, and acclaimed creators. ‍ I'm a practiced project manager—I've facilitated publication processes for 30+ concurrent titles per year, contributing developmental edits, organization skills, product messaging, SEO keyword research, profit/loss statements, pitch decks, and sales materials. I also made strategic adjustments to Asana workflows to speed production of Writers' Workshop deliverables by 75% in a matter of weeks. I'm a communicator and team player—I've worked closely with high-profile partners to successfully execute and launch large-scale, cross-functional projects; I've managed teams of creatives as well as junior-level employees; and I've pitched and closed numerous talent deals and freelancer agreements. I can stay on task for stretches of independent work, but at the end of the day I prefer to balance my focused work with teamwork! In my spare time—I volunteer with the Alzheimer's Association, obsess over pop culture, see live music any chance I get, keep my body moving (I'm loving swimming lately!), and try to make friends with every dog. For more information, head to melissavogan.com or drop me a DM here on LinkedIn!