I’m originally from East Tennessee and attended University of Tennessee in Knoxville.

At college, I had a hard time choosing a major. Besides the fact that I was interested in several subjects, I was also a member of the Lady Vols Volleyball team, which required a considerable time commitment. I finally chose Psychology because the classes fit into my practice schedule, and in psychology, you get to write lengthy essays about yourself. I found that quite satisfying. I still do.

I went on to earn my Master’s degree in Sports Psychology from University of Virginia. More writing, lots more writing!

Since college prepared me so well for the real world, I found myself grabbing at the nearest thing to a career that didn’t involve hair nets and grease. I spent several years in the health club industry motivating people to exercise and to lose weight. I also worked as a customer service representative, and as a salesperson. Throughout those years, writing was my hobby. I took writing classes, wrote for local publications, and participated in writing groups.

My work experience has been very beneficial in preparing me for the publishing industry. My years as a fitness instructor gave me great insight into people and taught me effective interviewing skills. As a customer service representative, I learned that the customer is always right. Now, editors are my customers and I can be flexible with their requests. As a salesperson, I learned self-motivation and how to handle rejection, which are undeniably vital qualities for a freelance writer.

It’s taken me a while to get to this point, but the time has been well spent. Although I’m still learning, and will always be learning, the craft of writing, I’m now a freelance writer.

I live in an historic neighborhood in Macon, Georgia with my husband, Dan, two daughters, Abby and Josie, and our dog, Sadie.

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Kim Zachman
PO Box 2561
Macon, GA 31203

Phone: 478-746-2431

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