Melissa Murphy

I am a Montréal-based copywriter, editor, and freelance journalist with a passion for Caribbean storytelling, which can be found seamlessly reflected in my work. Of proud Trinidadian heritage, I first fell in love with the written word through the richness and vibrancy found in Caribbean folklore. At an early age, I understood the importance of telling your story, in your own way, to transcend time and borders. This has impacted my love for developmental editing, which allows me to help authors recognise the power of their own voices.

After graduating from Concordia University with a bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Professional Writing, I began her professional writing career in 2017. My passion has led me to lend my pen to the Montréal Community Contact–the only Caribbean newspaper in Montréal–as well as Sisi Magazine, an online space for Black female voices, as a contributing editor. My strength in creating compelling biographical pieces and interview articles has allowed me to magnify local heroes and etch their stories into history.

My latest feat, Mos Isle, was founded in 2020, and is a brand development, and future publishing company, which seeks to give Black women an even playing field to tell their stories in an honest, and genuine way.

Topics of Interest

Culture, Personal Development

Areas of Skill

Website Copywriting, Biography Writing, Blogging, Op-eds, Editing & Proofreading