Welcome
I wear a lot of hats.
Click one to learn more. Or keep scrolling for a quick intro.
Zach Linge, Word Doctor.
Good to meet you.
PhD in English Creative Writing and a decade of writing and editing experience. Here to create or clean up your copy.
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After grad school, I took a gig editing daily news-analysis briefings for the White House. Then I became a full-time English professor. The whole time, I've been working with people like you to make messaging that resonates. You guessed right: I've been busy.
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But the thing that drives me is a passion for improving communication. I believe language matters. The right language makes people act. Keep scrolling to find out how I do that.
Poetry
This might not be your cup of tea.​ But poetry is where it all started for me. Learning the ins and outs of craft means you can consider what ChatGPT can't: audience, exigence, empathy, and voice.
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If you're into that, check out the poetry page.
Editing
From line edits to global visions, I bring my experience at the helm of two literary magazines to address your needs: copyediting, proofreading, developmental editing, fact-checking, formatting...
See what I mean: editing page.
Copywriting
My specialty is writing whole sites with a unified brand voice. This means prospective customers have a feel for who you are. Smart. Empathetic. Unpretentious.
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Get a fuller sense of this by visiting my copywriting page.
Consulting
Many of my clients are converts. What started with copywriting work turned into long-term communications consulting. Ramp up your brand or adjust your messaging strategy for new audiences.
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Learn more: consulting page.
Contact me for a free 30-min consultation.
It's the least I can do. And it's your time to spend however you'd like:
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Initial consultation for copywriting, editing, or communications services
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Cold-read suggestions for website, social media profile, or communications strategy​
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US-entry communications recommendations for European companies