Spencer Madsen
Writer and creative director; co‑founder at Day Job
Los Angeles, California
Summary
Poet and small‑press publisher: Madsen rose to notice as a poet who leveraged social platforms and DIY publishing—self‑publishing A Million Bears and founding Sorry House to publish peers and experiment with accessible, internet‑native poetry. wikipedia+1
Socially viral creator: he creates short, attention‑grabbing content (viral Tumblr excerpts, the @BernieThoughts parody) and understands social formats as a vehicle for literary and comedic reach. wikipedia+2
Commercial creative and content professional: transitioned into creative roles in media and agencies (VICE, Stink Studios) and now co‑leads Day Job, applying editorial and creative writing skills to brand and campaign work. dayjob+2
Collaborative, DIY editorial approach: he favors friend‑based, hands‑on publishing and editing (Sorry House ethos), valuing accessibility and direct engagement over academic gatekeeping. thefader+1
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
How to Drop Out of College
January 1, 2015A first‑person longform piece about dropping out and making a life as a writer in New York, published on VICE.
You Can Make Anything Sad
January 1, 2014Poetry collection published by Publishing Genius (2014), part of the contemporary indie/alt‑lit movement; received critical attention and reviews.
I Made the Mistake of Starting a Small Press and So Can You
January 1, 2014Practical piece guiding readers on starting a small press, reflecting on his experience founding Sorry House.
A Million Bears
January 1, 2011Self‑published book of poetry; an excerpt went viral on Tumblr and increased interest in his work and presses.