Personal Interview

When did you begin to write?

I think I really began writing for myself my freshman year of college when I was trying to figure out who I was and what I stood for outside of the context of my friends, family, and career. At first, I wrote almost exclusively poetry, since it was quicker and more structured than prose, but within a few years I discovered a lot of my voice was lost to that brevity and organization, so I began experimenting more with satire and science fiction.

What does writing give back to you?

At it's core, I think writing is an amazing way to really consolidate, understand, and communicate your thoughts and feelings. Forcing myself to sit down with a blank page and create something genuine and original is daunting, but once I do it, I think I become a more grounded and empathetic person because I've allowed myself to cut through all the opaque and inane concepts running through my head and focus on really appreciating who I am and what I believe in as an individual.

What is your ultimate writing goal?

My ultimate writing goal is to make a positive impact in people's lives by sharing my thoughts, opinions, and beliefs with the world. I want my writing to be relatable, enjoyable, and, above all, impactful. Whether I'm writing to support the reader, inform the reader, or persuade the reader, I hope that anyone who reads my work has a better life because of it.