Scott Christenson
Bio
Born and raised in Milwaukee WI, living in Hong Kong. Hoping to share some of my experiences w short story & non-fiction writing. Have a few shortlisted on Reedsy:
https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/scott-christenson/
Stories (95/0)
10 Worst Memoir Tropes
My friend Damon, a ghostwriter, last year finished writing yet another memoir for a successful business manager (he got paid a sizable retainer). The man had climbed the corporate ladder and become CEO of a moderately well known company for a few years. Last year, reading between the lines (Damon is good at that), he was let go for underperformance.
By Scott Christenson4 months ago in Writers
The Three Body Problem (Short Story)
Lucas and Harper agreed on exactly one thing. Though they didn't know each other, and were currently refusing to speak to each other, and disagreed about everything else, they both agreed Isabella was an idiot. It was showing in their subtle head shakes and the not so well hidden eye rolls.
By Scott Christenson5 months ago in Fiction
- Top Story - December 2023
At 44, I Gave Up Drinking, Now I Can't Stop Thinking (Of How Hot I Am)Top Story - December 2023
"You're 44?! You look hot!" I'd like to let everyone on Medium know (sorry to those who are less attractive than me), that these are the words I need to live with hearing daily. Especially when I stroll the beach in Miami in my bikini.
By Scott Christenson5 months ago in Humor
It's Hard to Swim in a River of Christmas ChatGPT
Last night, the eve before Christmas Eve, the carolers of Racine Wisconsin had nothing more important to do than to show up at my place on Florence Avenue. There was a knock on the door. When I opened it, five grown adults in red cloaks stood in front of me holding chimes and frozen smiles. Their bared white teeth suggesting that there would be hell to pay if I closed the door before they finished their song.
By Scott Christenson5 months ago in Humor
77 Things I Learned Writing 777 Days in a Row
Reflecting on more than two years of writing each morning for Medium, I'm filled with satisfaction for what I've learned, and gratitude for the community. Writing isn't just about making money, it's about a voyage of growth as I grow older each day.
By Scott Christenson5 months ago in Humor