Another approach to melody writing is to use an outline. In this approach you decide on really important notes that fit with chord changes and then fill in the space around them to create a melodic phrase that you like. Take a look at the example below:
Melody Writing 2 (Outline) GCSE Yr 10 Unit 4
This is what it could sound like, the melody line is being played on guitar..
Outline Melody by SBS Music Tech
