My Story
I am an award winning writer and filmmaker fortunate enough to have my work seen all over the world. I am also a lover of story-telling since a young age. I am the author of the films Stranger Than Fiction, Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, Deep Water and the plays Good Canary and the FunTimes cycle. I have been privileged to work with some of the world's top talents, most successful producers and biggest studios. Having sold over 40 film and tv 'pitches' and collaborated with dozens of editors, actors, director, producers and organizations, I also have a passion for development, instruction, story consultation, script analysis and pitch preparation, and offer my expertise to a wide range of story-tellers, from new taletnts to seasoned professionals and organizations.
The Pathway
The Work
Explore my work for film, tv, and theater and get a glimpse at upcoming projects; a chance to see my theories and practices in action.
The Clinics
From one-on-one consultation, to internet cohorts of writers honing their craft, to full seminars, find an opportunity to get direct input from me on your work.
The Notebook
Pick up tips, guides, and essays on story strategy and sales techniques on a weekly basis, based on my experience and expertise.
The Path
Take a masterclass from me at your own pace, 15 instructional videos and practice prompts to take you from your idea's inception to its delivery.
Story Architecture & Narrative Consulting
I believe everyone has a story to tell, however too often they don't know where to start, how to develop their great ideas, and how to then share their narratives with the world.
From pitches, to scripts, to production rewrites, in fields such as entertainment, the arts, and business, I want to provide expert story development and high-level narrative strategy so more people can access and express their imaginations. I am dedicated to the idea of helping individual writers, creative production teams, literary organizations and business clients to hone their ideas, develop sales pitches, create stories and move their projects towards production.
My approach blends decades of acclaimed narrative experience with a clinical eye for project viability and emotional resonance.
There are myriad ways to work with me on your project, from seminars to small cohorts, to one-on-one pitch, story and script development.
NEXT ONLINE 'PITCH PREPARATION' COHORT - MAY 2026
work to turn any story into effective 'elevator' and 'full sales' pitches with a small group online, with direction and guidance from Zach
(one meeting a week, for four weeks)
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
Let's Find
Your Story
For strategic consulting, workshop sign-up, or literary inquiries.
Based in: UK and US
(Please do not send a synopsis or materials until you receive a request. Unsolicited materials will not be reviewed and apllications will not be considered.)
INSPIRATION TO WRITE • WRITING THAT INSPIRES