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Zachary Shore, writing coach.

If you have a book to write, a dissertation to produce, an admission essay to submit, or any similar writing need, I can help.

Let me help you put your best words forward.

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Book development

I will help you to think through your book’s key concepts, devise a coherent structure, and craft each chapter to support the book’s overarching message. Whether you are seeking a commercial or an academic press, I can help you to create a book proposal and guide you through to publication.

Admission essays

Do you have a dream school? Are you thinking about med school, law school, or any professional degree program? I will help you to clarify what you want to say in an essay and deliver that message effectively. I cannot guarantee your admission, but the people I’ve helped believe that I contributed to their success. My clients have gained admission to programs of all types, at universities including UC Berkeley, UCLA, Columbia, Johns Hopkins, Oxford, Stanford, and Yale.

Dissertation rescue

Have you been struggling? Feeling stuck? Not sure how to put it all together or even get started? I have helped grad students earn their degrees by crystalizing their arguments, structuring their chapters, and outlining exactly what they need to do, regardless of the subject. There are ways to make dissertation writing vastly more efficient and, believe it or not, even fun. I’ll show you how.

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What people are saying

“I think of Zach as a ‘Book Jedi,’ someone whose penetrating mind helps you express yourself in the most powerful way you can. Yes, I recommend him completely.”

“No one has been more helpful in the refinement of my manuscript than Zachary Shore. A superb writer in his own right, he understands how to sharpen arguments and make those arguments accessible to a broad readership. His guidance and edits helped evoke emotion and provide thematic unity. He has helped me produce a much better book.”

“I feel incredibly lucky that such a talented writer took the time to share his expertise with me.”

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