Doug Dorst, 2000
Writers · January 1, 2000
Doug Dorst
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Doug Dorst is 26 years old, born January 1, 2000 in United States · Capricorn.
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About
Doug Dorst writes novels that blur the line between experimental fiction and puzzle-box storytelling. Born in 2000 in the US, he's a graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop and Stanford's Stegner Fellowship, now directing the MFA Program in Creative Writing at Texas State University. His debut novel Alive in Necropolis won the Emperor Norton Award and became San Francisco's One City One Book selection. In 2013, he co-authored S. with Lost creator J. J. Abrams.
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Biography
Doug Dorst writes novels and short stories, blending experimental narrative with accessible storytelling. Born January 1, 2000, in the US, he studied at the Iowa Writers' Workshop and earned a Stegner Fellowship at Stanford University. He now directs the MFA Program in Creative Writing at Texas State University in San Marcos. Dorst's debut novel Alive in Necropolis was a runner-up for the 2008 Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award, won the Emperor Norton Award, and was selected as San Francisco's One City One Book for 2009. His short story collection The Surf Guru, published by Riverhead Books, was longlisted for the Frank O'Connor Short Story Award. In October 2013, he released S., a collaborative novel written with J. J. Abrams, the co-creator of Lost. Beyond writing, Dorst competed on Jeopardy!, winning three times and advancing to the Tournament of Champions. As a writer and creative writing instructor, he bridges the gap between literary craft and public engagement through both his published work and teaching.
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Trivia
- Dorst was a three-time Jeopardy! champion and competed in the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions.
- His collaboration with Lost co-creator J. J. Abrams on the novel S. came out in October 2013.
- Alive in Necropolis was chosen as San Francisco's One City One Book selection in 2009.
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Disciplined and structured. Doug Dorst succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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- How old is Doug Dorst?
- Doug Dorst is 26 years old (born January 1, 2000).
- When is Doug Dorst's birthday?
- Doug Dorst was born on January 1, 2000.
- What is Doug Dorst's zodiac sign?
- Doug Dorst is a Capricorn, born January 1, 2000.
- What is Doug Dorst's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Doug Dorst was born in 2000, the year of the Metal Dragon.
- Where is Doug Dorst from?
- Doug Dorst is from United States.
- What does Doug Dorst do?
- Doug Dorst is a writer.
- Is Doug Dorst still alive?
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