Meet Samuel Wright Jr of Wright’s World in Southeast Atlanta

Today we’d like to introduce you to Samuel Wright Jr.

So, before we jump into specific questions, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I started off writing as a kid. I remember receiving a creative writing award in elementary school. Middle school was when I really experimented with writing, but it’s been in my blood. My father, Samuel Wright Sr, wrote for a few local newspapers in Atlanta as an adult and also wrote a book. It was around me, but I did it on my own in middle school. I started off writing short stories based on the experiences I had. I wrote about the religious experiences I was having while attending a Muslim school. I realized that I had a passion for it. Writing allowed me to express my feelings in a way words couldn’t.

The fire was always there, but in the years that followed, I forgot about it. I picked it back up in college. My teacher exposed us to Richard Wright’s Native Son book as a freshman. I wanted to create something that beautiful. I decided to self publish my book in 2015. Since then, I have been pursuing it. I use a pseudonym of Solomon Hillfleet to protect my work from my students.

Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It has had its challenges. For me, one of the biggest challenges was learning how to take events in my life and turn them into stories. Learning the art of storytelling and the science of writing has been the challenge. It took me some time to understand that passion alone is not enough. I had some talent, but the skill it takes to become a great writer can’t be understated. After releasing my first book and reading one particular review, I took the craft more seriously. I read books on how to structure and arrange fictional stories. I invested in books that discussed marketing and editing. I have learned a lot but there is still more to learn. But the journey is the key. The mistakes have taught me a lot. I value being in control of my destiny and so mistakes will have to be my biggest teacher.

Aside from the learning curve, I have had to learn how to leverage my work. Ensuring that I continue marketing the product and presenting it in newer ways has been a challenge.

Please tell us about Wright’s World.
Wright’s World is the name of the publishing company I run. I write novellas/novels about the experiences of millennials. I explore everything from relationship dynamics to societal changes. My writing comes from the perspective of someone who went to a historically black school and was influenced by the social dynamics of the 90s and 2000s. I focus primarily on the male perspective. My second work, L.O.V.E.- Trials and Tribulations, focuses on the anxiety couples experience when they confront the world today. The uncertainty of the job market, the uncertainty of marriage, and the lack of self-awareness are some major themes explored.
I am proud to provide an authentic analysis and perspective on the thoughts of young people. What makes what I do differently from others is that I focus on the duality of situations. When I examine the structures of education, religion, and family, I use my personal experiences to show vulnerability and hope. So, my writing gives you an authentic pulse of people and their experiences.

Do you look back particularly fondly on any memories from childhood?
My favorite childhood memory has to be when I got the chance to present my short stories to members of an interfaith group we worked with. I visited a local synagogue and shared some of my pieces. They focused on the similarities between us all despite religious beliefs. I was nervous but the response from people made me feel as if I could bring people together with my writing.

Contact Info:

• Phone: 404-667-5738
• Email: solomonhillfleet@gmail.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solomonhillfleet
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/solomonhillfleet
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/solomonhillflee
• Yelp: https://anchor.fm/solomonhillfleet

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