Clay Stafford and Chris Grabenstein on Writing, School Visits, and Building a Career as an Author

In this candid conversation, Chris Grabenstein shares his journey from a seventh grade teacher predicting his future as a writer to acting in theater, moving to New York City with a typewriter and seven suitcases, and ultimately building a successful writing career. He talks about finding your voice, using humor to survive tough seasons, the power of great teachers, and what aspiring writers should focus on if they want to turn storytelling into a profession.