Melanie Woodward Follow Introduction Creator of the popular Event Planning Blueprint siteOrganized high-profile events for more than a decadeTeaches others how to succeed in the event planning business Experience Melanie Woodward is a former writer for The Balance Small Business, where she wrote on event planning and how to succeed in the event planning business for more than two years.Woodward has managed high-profile events for Honda, HGTV, and Fortune 500 companies. She has organized fundraisers, large festivals, and promotional events. Now, she is a blogger and speaks about her popular Event Planning Blueprint, which she uses when teaching other event planners how to succeed in the event planning business. Education Woodward earned a B.A. of Community Development and Marketing and a Certificate of Entrepreneurship. LiveAbout and Dotdash Meredith LiveAbout, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a reference site focused on entertainment, activities, and hobbies. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines. Read more from Melanie Woodward What Is Event Management? Tips for Selecting a Caterer for Your Event Help Your Customers See the Value of Event Planning Why You Need an Event Planning Checklist 10 Tips to Attract Event Sponsors for Your Next Special Event How to Grow an Event Planning Business Land a Big Event Planning Client With Little Experience Ideas for Planning a Birthday Party 10 Reasons Why Event Management Is an Ideal Startup Opportunity How to Start a Career in Event Planning 7 Must-Read Publications for Top Event Planners Event Management vs. Planning Event Planning Checklist Guideline Steps for Preparing a Conference Planning Guide 5 Event-Planning Skills You Need for Success 7 Ways Careful Event Planning Can Benefit Your Small Business Team Building Activities for Corporate Events Common Event Planning Mistakes to Avoid Create a Wedding Planning Timeline Tips and Tools for Event Registration Step-By-Step How-To Plan to Set up Effective Meetings How to Estimate Fees When Event Planning How to Write an Event Planning Business Plan How to Get Started in Event Planning