William T. Torgerson

Essays and Short Fiction

Exploring philosophy, neurodivergence, storytelling craft, and searching for logic in everyday life.


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I’m William T. Torgerson, a fiction writer and essayist who enjoys poking at the strange systems that shape our lives. Much of my writing explores perception, storytelling craft, and the consequences and privileges of living with a neurodivergent brain.

Join me for 30-Degree Shift, a weekly collection of essays and short stories published every Wednesday at 11:11am.

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Life isn’t Short

But your don;t get credit just for showing up - 7 Minute read

I don’t remember much before 15.

The routines that make daily life possible, can compress time.

If we want a longer life, we need to slide into the driver’s seat.

This week’s essay is about attention, memory, and how to take your time back without changing your clock.