Turning Passionate Writers Into Career Authors

Welcome to The Career Author, the premier destination for ambitious writers seeking to turn their passion into a profession. Here, we don’t just edit your work; we refine your voice, polish your narrative, and maximize your storytelling potential. With our expert book editing and coaching services and exclusive mastermind, we are dedicated to fostering your authorial growth. Whether you’re a novice wordsmith or a seasoned scribe, we provide you with the tools, feedback, and guidance to take your work to new heights. With The Career Author, elevate your story and elevate your success.

What do we offer?

  • Professional Book Editing Services including Line Editing and Developmental Editing
  • 1 on 1 Book Coaching
  • Book Marketing and Publishing Guidance
  • The Career Author Mastermind Cohort

Who is Zach Bohannon?

Zach Bohannon is a book editor, book coach, and the bestselling author of over 30 novels, including Dead South and Empty Bodies. Fueled by a passion for empowering fellow authors, Zach is dedicated to helping writers transform their ideas into compelling stories. He is the co-author and co-creator of Three Story Method: Foundations of Fiction, a methodology that helps writers take their story idea from their heads to the page.

Over the years, he has hosted several writing conferences and retreats all over the United States, including Authors on a Train, The Sell More Books Show Summit, The Career Author Summit, Night of the Writing Dead in Pittsburgh, Sci-Fi Seattle, Rock Apocalypse in Cleveland, Vampires of New Orleans, and Witches of Salem.

Beyond hosting events, Zach has shared his publishing knowledge on over 300 podcast episodes as a co-host of The Career Author Podcast, Writers, Ink, The Horror Writers Podcast, and Creator Dad. He has also appeared as a guest on dozens of podcasts, including The Creative Penn and Self-Publishing Formula. His commitment to elevating the craft of writing extends to every corner of his work, ensuring every writer he guides has the tools and knowledge they need to succeed.