Writer, journalist, content creator. Endlessly curious storyteller.
Storytelling
I operate on two simple assumptions: Everyone has a story to tell. And a story well-told will always find an audience. Known for writing that is engaging, accessible, and above all memorable, I pride myself on accuracy, timeliness, and quality. Learn more
Journalism
A regular contributor to more than 30 national magazines, I cover travel, health, food, science and the environment with award-winning flair. Current bylines in AFAR, Parade, Via, Sierra, Health, Marin, Delta Sky, WestJet, and Alaska Beyond. Learn more
Content Production
Science, engineering, green tech. Health, pharma, and the business of delivering medicine. Agile management and entrepreneurship. Travel and lifestyle. I write about all of them with depth, accuracy, insight, and engagement. Learn more
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MELANIE HAIKEN
A storyteller first and foremost, I’m an award-winning San Francisco Bay Area-based writer who has bylined stories in more than 30 national magazines and raised the profile of hundreds of clients. Those I write for say my work is characterized by exceptional clarity, depth and insight – no matter the topic covered. Equally comfortable with magazine journalism, Web content development, and corporate writing, I tell stories story in a way that is engaging, accessible, and above all memorable.