About

Carl Knauf is independent and true.

He has been rejected more than accepted, defeated more than victorious. He is an average man attempting to find his way through life, and words and creativity have made the journey tolerable, whether through fiction, journalism, music or thought.

Knauf has spent over two decades in professional media, primarily as a journalist. He is currently a journalism instructor at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he is also a Ph.D. candidate in Media Research & Practice. Yet, the reporting itch remains, and he sporadically serves as a stringer for Colorado Community Media and a freelance features journalist. He worked primarily as an arts and features reporter and columnist for the Albuqeurque Journal and sports reporter and columnist for the Rio Rancho Observer, but also has contributed as a business, city and general assignment reporter for various outlets. In addition, he has served as a copy editor, senior editor, online site manager, and online NHL and NCAAB reporter and columnist.

He also is a published author in literary fiction, crime fiction, horror and humor, and a musician and songwriter, primarily composing rock, punk, and classical music.

Knauf believes in the importance of balance, and constantly strives for progression and to make an impact. Writing has given him the capability to do this and the platform to give voices to the voiceless.