Paul Zakrzewski

As a coach, teacher, and writer, Paul Zakrzewski helps nonfiction authors at all levels to overcome self-limiting beliefs through the application of craft and insight. He edited Lost Tribe: Jewish Fiction from the Edge (Harper Perennial), and his essays, features and reviews have appeared in in The New York Times, Washington Post, Boston Globe, and other pubs.

He works with authors to develop and write nonfiction books in across genres including hybrid memoir, leadership guides, self-improvement handbooks, cultural commentaries and more. Clients include John Howard Steel, author of Caged Lion: Joseph Pilates and His Legacy (#1 Amazon new release; 900+ reviews).

His podcast, “The Book I Had to Write,” features interviews with nonfiction writers exploring the story behind their acclaimed books. His Substack, The Book I Want to Write, provides craft instruction, interviews and original essays, and was chosen as one of “20 Best Creative Writing Substacks" by Writers @ Work’s Sarah Fay.