Coaching & Creative Mentorship

Like many creative pursuits, a writer’s development is tied to the quality of their mentors and the quantity of attention they receive from them. I strive to pay my mentors’ effort forward to the next generation of writers. 

Mentee & Writer Testimonials

Below are some testimonials from writers and mentees I’ve worked with over the years. Looking for a creative/writing mentor? Reach out. I’m always interested in helping those who are newer in their career. I predominantly conduct these relationships remotely, so there’s no need to be Oregon-based.

  • What makes Zach such a great collaborator is the deep well of curiosity he brings to his work. He asks the right questions, understands nuance, and challenges the rote messaging that can plague corporate copy. In short, working with Zach will inevitably make you a better writer—and it will probably be fun, too.

    Jennifer Kotlewski, Copwriter at Allbirds

  • With Zach, you not only get an excellent writer and sharp editor, you get a brilliant grammatical mind with total mastery over the English language. He knows how to spin even the most technical language into an easy-to-understand conversational tone. From a strategy perspective, he has a knack for knowing what information will connect to the reader the best. All of these tools are great, but what makes Zach the best is his role as teacher. He passes along this knowledge and these gifts to his writers and fellow editors, making them even better in the process. Writer, editor, strategist, and teacher—Zach is the complete package.

    Travis Block, Senior Copywriter at Converse

  • In a big brand corporate environment, Zach is a breath of fresh air. He’s driven, detailed, intelligent, well-rounded and 100% authentic all the time. He takes the time to explain his creative decisions and offers helpful critiques in an educational way. Ultimately, Zach’s working style is about finding compromise that best serves the target consumer while maintaining style and tone alignment.

    Corey Grohs, Writer for the SNKRS App