Authors often say that there is nothing else they could’ve done with their lives, that writing is the only thing for them. Sometimes they struggle like any artist does, but they shake it off and keep writing. Writers don’t write because they want to, they write because they need to, because it burns in their … Continue reading Born with a Pen in Their Hands →

I’m kind of boring to most people. For things to make sense to my hectic brain I make lists. And lists. And lists of lists. I’m a list kind of person. So I didn’t plunge into one topic immediately. I took the majority of the works from New York Times database and organized them. I … Continue reading It’s More Than Words →

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 →