Brief Bio
Hi, my name is Ty William Larry Pearson and I am an author and digital media designer in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area. I create articles, fiction, poetry, graphics, videos, and augmented spaces.
I grew up in the Twin Cities' suburbs and discovered my fascination with imagination and storytelling early. I created countless rudimentary picture books, comic strips, and even short films with my parents’ digital camera during my childhood. By my early teens, I wrote short fiction, performed free-verse poetry, played music, and managed a small YouTube Channel partnered with Google AdSense.
Eager to explore artistic and urban culture, I nearly moved to Chicago to chase a career as a musician and filmmaker in 2020. However, I opted to attend college in Duluth to stay closer to family and friends during the COVID-19 pandemic.
I graduated with my B.A. in Writing Studies, along with two minors and a certificate from the University of Minnesota Duluth in May of 2024. For more on my education, see the section below.
Education
Throughout schooling, I enjoyed learning many skills relevant to creative work. Below is a timeline of my achievements concerning academia.
Monticello High School, Monticello, Minnesota (2016 - 2020)
Throughout high school, I was able to hone in on my passions for writing and film. Thanks to hard work in classes related to these areas, as well as research and experimentation outside in my free time, I obtained several grants and a U Promise Scholarship to further my education.
University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota (2020 - 2024)
I graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth with honors in May of 2024 with majors and minors in the programs listed below.
Major
Writing Studies B.A.
Minors
Film Studies Minor
Digital Writing, Literature and Design Minor
Certifications
Creative Writing Certificate
Additional Achievements
3.901 GPA
Vice-President of the Duluth Chapter of the Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society (2022-2023)
Contact Information, Additional Sites, and Social Media
Email: pearsontywl@gmail.com
Professional Writing and Digital Design Portfolio: https://sites.google.com/view/tywlpearson/home
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-pearson-0b8037293
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tywlpearson/