Erik Schmidt

Erik Schmidt is a writer and editor originally from New Jersey. He holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Georgia. After freelancing for several newspapers including the Austin-American Statesman, Des Moines Register, Athens Banner-Herald, and Ocean County Observer, Schmidt embarked on a career as a sports editor for The Oconee Enterprise. During two stints with that paper, he won numerous Georgia Press Association awards and assisted in the launching of a quarterly magazine. Schmidt was one of ten contributing authors to a self-published short story compilation titled "Cover Stories: A Euphictional Anthology" in 2010, and assisted in editing "Black Financial Culture" by Dr. Michael Thomas in 2024-25. He authored "Dogging POTUS" in 2025 and co-authored "Trouble with the Green" in 2026.