Tim Kreider

Tim Kreider is an American author, cartoonist, screenwriter, and columnist who is best known for his collections of autobiographical essays. Kreider’s books often explore themes of loss, connection and loneliness in humorous, personal, and often darkly comical ways. He has written several acclaimed books, such as We Learn Nothing, I Wrote This Book Because I Love You, I Wrote This Book Because I Wanted To Let You Know, and I Wrote This Book Because I Miss You.

Kreider was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland and attended the prestigious Penn State University where he studied literary arts and acted in the student theatre. After graduating, he worked as an editor and managed a book store while writing his own fiction. It was during this time that he developed his personal style of arch, irreverent, humorous and often darkly comical writing.

Since 2003, Kreider has written essays and essays that explore his life, thoughts and feelings. His especially popular works often comment on modern life and contrast with the heaviness of the topics discussed. His works often explores his experiences in love, dating, and relationships - offering insight into the complex complexities of modern life.

In 2017, Kreider released his first collection of essays titled I Wrote This Book Because I Love You. The collection focuses on subjects such as how a relationship can cause change and transformation in someone’s life, how to handle the vulnerability of being in a relationship, and understanding the loneliness of life.

In 2019, Kreider released his second collection of essays titled I Wrote This Book Because I Wanted To Let You Know. The collection examines topics such as the meaning of friendship and loyalty, as well as profound loneliness and isolation. Kreider’s best-known essay from this collection is “The Unspeakable Things,” which examines how truth can be hard to confront and how we often lies to protect ourselves from difficult truths.

In 2021, Kreider released his third collection of essays titled We Learn Nothing. This collection emphasizes how we often learn from our mistakes, how foolish we are in relationships, and how our lives change depending on the paths we choose. In this collection, Kreider tackles themes around power dynamic in relationships and family dynamics.

Kreider’s works are praised for their raw, honest and candid storytelling. He has an irreverent style and often writes topics of failure with a comical edge. His works have resonated with readers worldwide and his collections of essays have received critical acclaim. Time magazine has referred Kreider as one of the “most trusted cartoonists in America.”

Overall, Tim Kreider is an acclaimed author who writes humorous and personal essays that explore themes of loss, connection, and loneliness. Kreider has released several collections of essays that examine topics such as power dynamics in relationships and family dynamics. They have received critical acclaim and have resonated with readers worldwide.