Why Naptown? Why Books?
Indianapolis is where I’ve lived for the past two decades—a deeply complicated and compelling city, far more interesting than most people know (or are willing to admit). It’s also where I write, edit, and read every day. Some of my future books will be set here.
About Andrew Scott
Hoosier by birth (Boilermaker by choice)
I’m the author of Naked Summer (literary short stories) and Paradigm Drift (short-form comics). Born in Lafayette, Indiana, I earned writing degrees from Purdue University and an MFA from New Mexico State University, where I was twice selected for a Frank Waters Fiction Fellowship and worked as an editor for Puerto del Sol.
After teaching writing at several universities—including 20 years at Ball State—I left academia in 2022 to focus on writing.
My literary work has appeared in Esquire, The Cincinnati Review, Ninth Letter, Glimmer Train, and other publications. I live in Indianapolis in a sprawling old house, surrounded by my family and cats and books and probably too many bass guitars.
Bylines and More
Good Stories Deserve a Good Home
My words appear in many forms. Some carry my byline in prominent publications, particularly my fiction, author interviews, and comics work. Others serve their purpose through different voices—as marketing copy, executive communications, and other client work. My experiences have been featured in The New Yorker, and I’ve sparked conversations in The New York Times and across years of comics discourse. Sometimes making an impact means knowing when to step forward and when to step back.
Writing Solutions
Words That Work
For more than 25 years, I’ve crafted writing that moves people to action with journalism in national publications, award-winning fiction, and marketing communications for corporate and university clients. I understand when a story needs a singular voice and when it needs to amplify other voices. As one CEO put it, I’m the most professional writer he’s ever worked with, always with an eye toward crafting writing that engages readers and delivers results. I bring both line-level artistry and strategic thinking to every project.
Check Out My Portfolio
Professional writing samples are available on request—web copy, video scripts, journalism, corporate communications, marketing campaigns, and more that have served diverse voices and audiences.
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Feed My Ego Find Me Online
You won’t find me on X/Twitter anymore (you know what you did, Elon), but I maintain an active presence elsewhere online. Connect with me on LinkedIn, the “Gram, or Bluesky. I probably won’t accept your friend request on Facebook; after 20 years, I don’t need any more friends like those.