The technologies we are using to generate text—from auto-replies to articles—are learning the patterns in the set of texts we give them. And these technologies, in turn, are not only writing for all of us, but imposing the patterns they’ve learned. Read more
Memoirs of disability are often studies in suffering. But what I’ve found in my research is that normate readers don’t actually want to read stories of suffering—not by itself, at least. They want suffering-plus. They want some form of Aristotelian catharsis—a release. Read more
Oh, hi. We didn’t see you come in. So glad you’ve found us! Are you looking to share your articulate and well-researched musings on Mesopotamian dinosaurs, the politics of denim, the unexpected relationship between neo-conservatism and feminism, adolescent self-discovery, unlikely animal friendships, sploshing, the plight of restorative justice told through a graphic novel, the sordid Read more
July Westhale’s new book of poetry, ‘Trailer Trash,’ reminds us never to be ashamed of where we come from, even if it almost kills us. Read more
While a person’s identity is important to their understanding of the world, it does not define who they are. Read more
In the current media climate, writers often must rely on government assistance. Read more
Writing to me is a lifestyle, not a profession. Read more
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‘I would be the love child of Lisa Simpson and Animal.’ Read more
‘I’ve never been more secure in the knowledge that this is what I was always meant to do.’ Read more
