little sapling, big city.

Hi there! If you’ve been following me for a while, you might recognize little sapling as my writing moniker from when I started blogging in 2018. A symbol of growth, curiosity, and tenderness, I hold onto this cherished name as I move into yet another new chapter — life after graduate school!

Before getting my master’s in English, I worked in medicine, law, and project management. My writing experience thus spans biology, healthcare, legal, and marketing, in addition to literary and creative writing. I also engage with the topics of mental health and mindfulness, Asian American identity, spirituality, tv/film, and the psychology of relationships. Currently, I am looking to work on any writing project that excites me, whether it aligns with my previous work or offers something new. If you’re interested in my work and in working together, you can find samples here on my website.

My personal creative practice mainly consists of dance, poetry, and crafting, and I hope to share some of the projects I’ve been working on soon. Lastly, on any given day you can probably find me rewatching Bojack Horseman, taking a personality quiz, seeking connection through in-depth conversation, or telling everyone about my latest hyperfixation (current: the Glass Animals).

Let’s chat! You can reach me at kristenwhang@nyu.edu