Let's be honest: who hasn't had problems with writing? You might write a sentence, delete it, rewrite it, delete it. Maybe it's an awful topic - researching shoes or something just as bad. For me one of the most intriguing topics that struck me was writer's block. Understanding what causes it and how to combat … Continue reading You Can’t Pick Your Family, but You Can Pick Your Topic →

Going into the interview, I felt that I understood a lot about the community. After all, I had been a part of it since early June. That much was true; I did know a lot about my perspective of the Discourse Community. My interview was with Nic Muranaka, the editor above me. He is fantastic … Continue reading The Perspective of an Editor →

Religion - I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I have spent my entire life trying to understand this community. It’s a diverse landscape made up of diverse beliefs within the same religion. I don’t believe exactly like my mom or dad believe. A dividing issue that comes up … Continue reading Discoursing Together →

My heart begins to race as I stare at the white screen. It's dark outside and I've avoided the moment long enough. I save the document after typing and deleting two, maybe four words. The screens stays white while I roll my neck and turn on the pounding music that drowns out my racing heart. … Continue reading Dark Night, Blank Screen →