On Coworking

For the past few weeks of the fellowship, our cohort has been very focused on coworking. When the library is open, we sit together at a table on the second floor, surrounded by windows. After hours, we move to a basement room in Glatfelter.
This style of working has a number of benefits. Personally, it has been one of the most prominent ways I have experienced the communal nature of the digital humanities. When we work together, we are in support of one another, have the opportunity to bounce ideas off of each other, and, perhaps most notably, can vent about the frustrations we feel towards our projects. Coworking also helps to keep us motivated. Our individual feelings of determination feed into one another so that our workplace is focused.
All of this being said, sharing a workspace also leads to a lot of stress relief. While we realize and value the importance of working hard, we also know that we have to stay positive and not burn ourselves out. The best work happens when we approach our task enthusiastically and with support.