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 (88/0)
You Can Freely Use (Most) Copyrighted Music With YouTube Shorts
As someone who faced numerous frightening YouTube copyright strikes and takedown notices over the year for using pop songs in my videos, I was astounded to discover that what was once forbidden is now fully permissible and even endorsed in YouTube Shorts videos.
By Scott Christenson19 days ago in 01
The Encore (Part 1)
My police cruiser hurtles down the I-93. I get off every few exits to make sure I’m not being followed. After our argument, Stevie took off in a huff. Thankfully, I haven’t spotted her behind me, following me like the FBI to pull me over and ask more questions.
By Scott Christenson25 days ago in Fiction
- Top Story - February 2024
Pilgrimage To The Togakushi Shrine
As snowflakes dance at the Togakushi Shrine, the air hangs still, providing an eerie backdrop to her beauty. “Frozen wildflowers slumber beneath the ice of Togakushi shrine, and whispers of another era linger in the mountains of Nagano,” I muse.
By Scott Christensonabout a month ago in Fiction
Optimistic Journalist Loses His Job Again (Part 1)
Living in today’s torrent of negative news, my former colleague Austin Panhurst remains a beacon of optimism. His glass-half-full, we're all in this together attitude spreads sunshine onto all those around him.
By Scott Christensonabout a month ago in Humor
A Dance of Double Entendres in Hoboken
My relocation from the London area to New York was in a steady downward spiral, and I reckoned I had finally hit rock bottom. A month stretched into three, and then three months turned into three years. My initial elation at entering a new world has slowly faded, and now I’m feeling rather downhearted.
By Scott Christensonabout a month ago in Fiction
Picking Your Nose Could Kill You — How Fake News Is Made
I read a scary headline, and clicked on the link. Mostly because I am hiding a shocking secret, I pick my nose. In fact, researchers say in surveys, 91% of people admit to picking their nose daily. That is hard science, proven with statistics.
By Scott Christensonabout a month ago in The Swamp