"Melanie offers insightful feedback that has significantly enhanced my work. She delivers manuscripts in a timely manner and is always willing to discuss any questions I have in greater detail, making for a smooth editing process. “

"Melanie Yu is one of the most conscientious and insightful developmental editors I've ever worked with. Her edits are thorough and incisive while simultaneously being supportive and kind, with helpful suggestions. I wholeheartedly recommend her for dev editing, beta-reading and story consultation.”

"The Beta Analysis I received from Mel was incredibly insightful and comprehensive. Sometimes, as authors, we lose perspective on what is or isn’t working in our stories. Mel’s analysis allowed me to see the story through the eyes of an unbiased reader, and I found her feedback invaluable. I highly recommend her services to any writer in need of an editor, no matter which stage you’re in.”

"Having her read my work as I wrote kept me on track with my schedule, characters, and the overall plot of my story. I have never had a better developmental editor or beta reader come even close to what she's provided me. Mel is great at encouraging you as an author and a friend and I am THRILLED to work with her again!”

"I was able to write a much cleaner first draft and dramatically cut down my editing time because of her feedback. It was also so nice to have someone who knew my story as well as I did when I got stuck on plot or character questions. She has been absolutely invaluable to my writing process, and I can’t imagine trying to write a book without her now.”

I can’t recommend Melanie enough. She provided so much helpful insight on my Wildflower Duet and I’m forever thankful for all her help. The process was so easy and the feedback invaluable. Whether you’re looking for a thorough beta reader that will give you their honest thoughts as they’re reading or a developmental editor, Melanie with Made Me Blush Books is an excellent choice.

Mel is everything an author looks for in a beta reader. Her feedback was thoughtful, detailed, clear, and extensive. She took the time to comment on tiny details in the book along with the trajectory of the plot as a whole, and she also happens to be one of the sweetest and most organized people I’ve had the pleasure of working with. I can’t recommend her highly enough!

Every time we work together, her feedback is thorough, insightful, and transformative to the project. Mel has this amazing ability to mold character development, the romance arc, and pacing of a story and sculpt them into a truly satisfying story. She's collaborative, supportive, and a true joy to work with.

Mel from Made Me Blush books is an outstanding asset! She is excellent at seeing the big picture and pointing out areas which need work in a helpful, constructive, and kind way. She is gentle and always sees the good in a story. She's great at catching consistency errors or in suggesting ways to strengthen the plot. Moreover, she is fast, reliable, and her comments are extremely astute (she could be an English professor!).

Melanie is a dream to work with – her feedback is specific, well-organized, and actionable. She has a fantastic mind for the details. Working together on the fourth book in a series, she was easily able to recall facts from earlier books and provide insight into how this story might play to readers familiar with the series as well as to new readers. My story and my characters are stronger because of her influence – and that is the best endearment I can give!