Dustin Hendrix

I have been writing creatively for over 20 years, and just recently I completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in writing at Oakland University, graduating with honors. My goal is to share my passion for writing and to teach others how to express themselves professionally and creatively. I have years of experience in business writing, English, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and screenwriting.

I also work full-time as a financial representative at Oakland University Credit Union. In my spare time I enjoy writing and directing short films. This summer I achieved a milestone—production of my first commercial. My fiancé and I, who will marry next October, co-own a production company that makes short films, podcasts, and online movie reviews. We’re very excited to continue this journey together.

Degree: B.A. in Creative Writing

Major: Creative Writing with a focus in Screenwriting

Special Training: Film Fundamentals and Film Directing

Years of Experience:  I’ve been writing since I was 12.

Hero: Jesus and Grandpa Ray

High–Impact Books: the Amplified Bible, works of biblical scholar Major W. Ian Thomas, and 12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson

High–Impact Lecture: Peter Markus’s “Introduction to Poetry and Fiction,” which helped me understand poetry and that I could write it

Favorite Places I’ve Visited: Meijer Gardens, Downtown Toronto, Sleeping Bear Dunes

Hobbies: filmmaking, watching movies, listening to music, spending time with family and loved ones

Passion: writing and filmmaking (obviously), helping people, spreading positivity, encouraging others to express themselves creatively

Favorite Quotation: “The only person you should compare yourself to is the person you were yesterday.”