Professional writer and storyteller based in Los Angeles.

Simplify technical subjects for non-expert audiences through user guides, brand ambassador interviews, and concept overviews

A selection of product page copy for the Shokz OpenDots ONE

“Defects” - ZYZZYVA

Shallow Water - Julien Dubuque International Film Festival
WorldFest Houston International Film Festival

Short Story Award for New Writers Honorable Mention (Glimmer Train)

Gold Remi Award for Best Low Budget Feature (WorldFest Houston)

University of Iowa
2014-2017
Adjunct Faculty, Creative Writing & New Media

Michael has written copy for leading tech companies, including blog articles, taglines & slogans, email marketing, social posts, and website pages.

He’s also written short fiction, a novel, and a feature-length film.

He is a graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and Cornell University.

zakenmichael@gmail.com