“Thought Fox” derives from the poem by the same name by Ted Hughes, which begins:

I imagine this midnight moment’s forest:
Something else is alive
Beside the clock’s loneliness
And this blank page where my fingers move.

It’s about inspiration, the foundation of Thought Fox’s mission.

As a writer, podcast host, and the founder of Thought Fox, I know a little something about inspiration! I’d wanted to write a book since fourth grade, when I composed a fantasy epic (in an etched leather journal) that was really just a description of the movie Willow. I went on to fill dozens of notebooks with stories and bits of novels and scenes.

Completing a story — much less publishing one! — seemed mysterious and impossible, until I found a community of likeminded writers. I attended my first writing conference with about 20 pages of a novel and zero knowledge of the publishing industry.

This conference, along with the classes, workshops, reading groups, and events I subsequently attended, demystified the literary world and proved that finishing a story was possible and publishing was a realistic goal. My instructors and writer friends supported my dreams, helped me hone my craft, and celebrated with me when I published my first book, Animal Wife (Red Hen Press, 2020).

My mission is to give back to the writing community that has made my dreams a reality and nurture fellowship among writers.

Thought Fox is devoted to helping writers develop their craft and reach their goals, whether you aim to complete a short story, publish a novel, get into grad school, write a memoir for your grandchildren, land an agent, or read a poem before an audience. Thought Fox offers classes, consulting, and events for every writer. So what are you waiting for? Grab a pen and join the den!