It’s Not Too Late to Start
I grew up naturally talented at STEM, but my heart always craved the mess of making things. Here’s what happened when I turned 33.
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Zack
Cook.
Easily distracted by cats, birds, and ...
Greetings, fellow person!
I’m Zack and I live in sunny Lakeland, Florida.
I made this site to promote my creative works, scream into the void, and share things that inspire me.
Lakeland, Florida
Active project
Let him
Cook.
Writing my first novel, and
learning the process along the way.
I took a three-year braindump while absorbing every possible lesson on the craft of writing.
Now, as of September 1st, 2026, I'm working on my zeroth draft with a current target of 60,000 words.
More deetsProgress updated
- Braindump ✓35,834 words
- First draft 27,000 / 60,000 words
- Revision Next up
Words of Folly
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Cool stuff
(if you're me)
Things that makes you go, "Hmm" for $500.
inspiration
DnD + LEGO.
what could be better?
From my camera roll
inspiration
Exactly where you need to be.
Ain't that the truth.
From my camera roll
life
Some assembly required.
Gunpla's fun!
From my camera roll
The editorial board aka firing squad.About Me
Who am I?
I live with my beautiful wife, Jennifer, and our three cats: Chemi, Tashi, and Brave.
My favorite hobby is learning new hobbies.
A lil more aboot lil ole meFind me at…
Write On, Lakeland!
Every Thursday · 4–6 p.m. Eastern
Pressed Books & Coffee · Downtown Lakeland
Join us as we talk through the ups and downs of creative writing, brainstorm together, and body-double to get some writing in. Bring whatever you’re working on, and come as you are.
Come write with us →