William Todd Schultz is a prominent American writer, psychologist, and academic who has made significant contributions to the field of psychobiography. Born around 1969, Schultz has dedicated his career to exploring the intricate connections between psychology and artistic creativity, focusing on in-depth psychological profiles of notable artists and historical figures[1][2]. With a strong academic background, Schultz earned his BA in Philosophy and Psychology from Lewis and Clark College in 1985, followed by an MA and PhD in Personality Psychology from the University of California in 1987 and 1993, respectively[1]. Currently, he serves as a Professor of Psychology at Pacific University, where he combines his expertise in psychology with his passion for writing and artistic analysis[2]. Schultz has authored several critically acclaimed books, each offering a psychologically-focused study of complex artists. His works include "Tiny Terror: Why Truman Capote Almost Wrote Answered Prayers" (2011), "An Emergency in Slow Motion: The Inner Life of Diane Arbus" (2011), and "Torment Saint: The Life of Elliott Smith" (2013)[2][4]. These books have received widespread recognition, with reviews appearing in prestigious publications such as the LA Times, Wall Street Journal, and Vanity Fair[4]. In addition to his books, Schultz has made significant contributions to the field of psychobiography. He conceptualized and edited the "Handbook of Psychobiography" for Oxford University Press in 2005, which has become a seminal work in the field[1][2]. He also curates and edits Oxford's "Inner Lives" series, which consists of personality profiles of provocative artists and historical figures[1]. Schultz's expertise extends beyond academia and publishing. He is a regular contributor to Psychology Today, where he blogs about the intersection of psychology and art[4]. His writing has also appeared in various high-profile publications, including Huffington Post, Slate, Salon, and the Poetry Foundation[2][6]. In recognition of his contributions to the field, Schultz was awarded the Erik Erikson Prize for Excellence in Mental Health Media in 2015[1][2]. His unique approach to understanding the psychological underpinnings of artistic genius continues to influence both academic and popular discussions on the nature of creativity and the human psyche. Citations: [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Todd_Schultz [2] https://www.pacificu.edu/about/directory/people/todd-schultz-phd [3] https://twitter.com/wtschultz [4] https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/william-todd-schultz-phd [5] https://www.amazon.com/William-Todd-Schultz/e/B004ANDB8G [6] https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/william-todd-schultz [7] https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/31605.William_Todd_Schultz [8] https://www.vqronline.org/people/william-todd-schultz