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moondust-bard · 1 month

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Chronically ill and disabled writers: I want to hear from you!

What tools and resources do you use to write?

How do you accommodate for yourself when working through the writing process?

What issues and challenges do you still encounter while drafting?

What advice do you have for other disabled/chronically ill writers?

I’m sharing a series of blog posts aimed at supporting these communities within the general writing community— a community to which I belong. Much of the popular bits of writing advice just do not work for us, our minds, or bodies— so I want to create some that does. I am preparing resources with information that supports people like myself, who struggle with health conditions and the challenges related to them.

I can’t guarantee these posts will automatically solve your writing dilemmas. What I can say is this: building community and the sharing of resources has changed my life as a disabled and chronically ill writer for the better. That sort of support is something I wish for all of you who happen to read this.

invite you to comment here, contact me via private message, or through my ask box. If you’re more comfortable interacting through anonymous asks, I completely understand, and I welcome those, too.

The first post in this series— Writer’s Guide to Conquering Executive Dysfunction— is already available to read.

#neurodivergent writer #autistic writer #disabled writer #writing community #writers of tumblr

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titan-god-helios · 1 year

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y'all executive dysfunction sucks ass. THE ENTIRE DAY, all that's been going on in my head is a series of things that i reallyreallyreally want to do but i just c a n t. i wanna read ? nah not allowed to, stuck compulsively scrolling through youtube shorts i wanna write ? i have tons of motivation for writing ? so many ideas ??? all i need to do is walk a couple steps n pick up pen and paper and sit down but NO, i must play this game even though the prospect of writing is so much more appealing at this very moment ITS SO FUCKING STUPID and the fact that executive dysfunction occurs so frequently and not just for things that sound so boring or tedious or anxiety inducing and make my brain want to melt and my eyes gloss over BUT ALSO FOR THINGS I really WANT TO DO I JUST

d u d e .

#adhd #actually adhd #autism #living with adhd #adhd stuff #when you wanna do smth but your brain says NO BITCH #adhd mood #neurodivergencies #neurodivergent #neurodivergent writer #ughhhh leMME DO A THING #can i please read lemony snicket books i beg you #let me fanboy over violet baudelaire PLEASE #i just #i wanna #please #executive dysfunction #oh to be medicated

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clarafyer · 7 days

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Hey fellow neurodiverse peeps and writers, if you're a creative and you're bored, go make a fictional disease

But like seriously it's super fun because I had one of those hour long hyperfixations on lung diseases because I already had a fictional disease in the works I just really wanted to detail it.

You get so invested in looking up the medical terminology and root words and symptoms and- ALL OF IT! IT'S AMAZING!

Btw the disease I made is called chronic pneumobtosis, and it is in the cyberpunk AU of my OCs. It's a hereditary, non-transmissible, incurable condition caused by mass air pollution weakening the respiratory system, and causing the need for gas masks and special ventilation systems that can clear out the debris in the air. It affects a third of the urban and metropolitan population (less in rural areas), and when untreated; causes shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, chest pain, fainting spells, and in the worst cases, internal suffocation.

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the-mountain-flower · 1 month

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Me, AuDHD, writing: I'll make it so the happy ending means everyone lives, but the horror is them having to stay inactive for days. I'm an evil genius >:)

#adhd #autistic #audhd #writer #writer ramblings #neurodivergent #neurosparkly #neurospicy #neurodivergent writer

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str8-up-lost-in-a-dream · 5 months

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NaNoWriMo / Day 30

2,265 words

50,001 / 50k

I. Fucking. Did it.

And I can proudly say that I was confident through at least 98% of this that I'd make it. There was a little doubt when I was in a rut and started to fall behind, and then when I got sick it was a FIGHT.

But here we are. 50,000 words later.

What now? lol Kidding. I'm going to take a couple days away from my project completely and tend to things I neglected this month in favor of writing. And there's this other little side project I've been anxiously waiting to start putting together. The rest of December is going to be about:

sorting the chaos I have going on in Scrivener

assessing what I've written and what still needs to be covered

re-outlining

researching

sitting down one-on-one with each character and really flushing out their story and all the details that make up who they are

Hopefully, by January, I'll be in good shape to finish up the first draft 😬 🤞🏼 For now, I'm just going to be so fucking proud of myself for winning my first NaNoWriMo 🧡

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tuurverheydepoetryandprose · 2 months

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The most insidious manifestation of mental health stigma/discrimination is denial. What do you say to someone who fundamentally doesn’t believe you have whatever you’re diagnosed with, or doesn’t believe it’s serious or doesn’t even believe your disorder actually exists as a neurobiological condition? That last one is surprisingly common. Plenty of people will acknowledge the existence of depression, for example, but only as a psychological experience, acting as if its effects on sleep, appetite, focus, memory, reflexes, energy levels etc. are either exaggerated or invented.

Otherwise intelligent people will silently dismiss the scientific consensus on mental illness, just because it is inconvenient. The dehumanisation that happens when someone does that to you, when someone just decides for you that your mental health is irrelevant to your ability to function is hugely impactful.

It creates a massive rift between yourself and the person engaging in the denial. The person in denial has made the wilful decision to think less of you, to reframe any future action to reflect badly on you. In so doing, they are lessening their own ability to respond rationally and with empathy and emotional intelligence. This makes them a serious liability to people who depend on their judgment.

You, as the subject of this dehumanisation, are trapped in an impossible situation: you want to function healthily and without friction etc. But you know that any sign of competence will be used to further dismiss the severity of your disorder, while any mistake, any slowness, any sign of incompetence will be used to brand you as lazy, sloppy and careless.

If you’re doing well, you’re not really mentally ill.

If you’re failing, you’re just a fuck-up.

All the workplace seminars around communication, cooperation, integrity, mental health awareness etc. mean nothing if people fundamentally do not accept that neurobiology is central to most of our behaviour and our abilities.

Some people flatter themselves by choosing to believe that reason and willpower should be in control of the mind, but all they doing is obfuscating the neurochemical processes really at work here. They are trying to turn an insanely complex phenomenon (the mind) into a simple personal responsibility. It is incredibly irresponsible to engage in such reductionism (both explicitly and implicitly) especially when it concerns the health and wellbeing of another person.

Mental health & mental illness are neurological and physiological as much as they are psychological. If you do not accept this or behave as if you don’t, then you are causing wilful harm and you are unfit to be in any position of responsibility or leadership.

In general, the world would be a much better place if they people refrained from passing judgement on things they know little about. Vibes are not knowledge. If you don’t have the actual expertise, personal experience or research you need to understand someone’s mental condition/disorder then you are unfit to make any claims or decisions about it.

#mentalhealth #mental illness #neurodiverse stuff #neurodivergent #stigma #denial #mental health stigma #workplace #work #neurodivergent writer #neurodivergence #actually neurodiverse #neurodiverse things #ableism #mental health #depression #bipolar #online culture #workplace culture

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erraticprocrastinator · 2 months

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I write on my laptop, and whilst it doesn't bother me when I'm gaming or doing most other things, the noise my computer makes becomes extremely overwhelming when I'm writing. I have to keep my Loops in or work in a room with other noise (air conditioning, TV etc.) just to work on my WIPs without feeling icky. It's so odd, because it's a gaming laptop that sometimes sounds like a vacuum cleaner depending on what I'm doing, but the slight buzzing sound it makes when idle just makes me feel ill when I'm trying to read or write anything. It sometimes makes me want to purchase an iPad again just so I can write without the noise, even though I prefer the PC experience in every other way.

#writeblr #writing community #neurodivergent #sensory issues #neurodivergent writer #neurodivergent writers #nd #nd writers #nd things #sensory things #sensory overload #writers of tumblr #writing #writers #erraticprocrastinator #sensory #writers with sensory issues

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yvepaints · 24 days

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excerpt from a currently-untitled work in progress (warning: body horror)

I sunk to the linoleum, more drained now than ever. Was I comfortable? No, but the cabinet knobs in my back and ribs weren’t comparable to my epidermis ripping to ravines.

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env0writes · 1 year

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Our Souls Long For New Conquests 3.5.23 "Speeding Past Surbuban Stop Signs"

Never quite simple are anysuch thoughts Full of words mashed-potatoed in hand-me-down pots Neurotic neurons, suburban infrastructure Mentally mapped like a highway exchange Subgenre subgoals subcommitteed assured Counting out quatrains, a-trains, L and the Metro Listing out hysterectical listicle mystical mambo #5 -jumbo Who approved this trainwreck-of-thought, good-to-go Errant knight, twilight, light seeking night seeking Fight seeking forward moving, triggery happy bouncy ball High tide, errant tide, wide turns tomorrow’s dawnlight peeking How now brown cow, chocolate milk, melted ice-cream thoughts Sticky fingers, fudgesicle, cost four quarters and a nickel Less than a quart of cream to scream Each summer-cloud drifting over tarred up Makeshift bench parking lots

@env0writesC.Buck Ko-Fi & Venmo: @Zenv0 Support Your Local Artist! Photo by @mynamemeanscloud

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moondust-bard · 1 year

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A Writer’s Guide To Conquering Executive Dysfunction

(Part I in a series of resources for chronically ill and disabled writers)

These tips were taken from the comments of a post by @mr-writes I’ve included commentary under each item to further explain the benefits. Stay tuned for additional parts in this series I’m creating for chronically ill and disabled writers.

1. Leave your house—or, at the very least, crawl out of your bed/comfy gremlin nest. A change of scenery may encourage creativity and keep you from a more sedentary state. @antique-symbolism

2. Talk out your writing with a trusted friend or critique partner. Sometimes you need to get the brain jumble out of your head, find an outside perspective, and share in the fun of writing discourse @karolinarodrigueswrites

3. Make sure your basic needs are met. Is your room clean? Are you clean and in comfortable clothing? Have you eaten today? Are you in need of hydration? Have you taken your meds? You are your top priority. Physical and mental health difficulties often impact creativity, inertia, and motivation. @fenrir-kin

4. Remind yourself how fun writing is by crafting indulgent, low stakes scenes. Screw the outline— write whatever inspired you in the moment! Are you daydreaming of a scenario only loosely related to the plot? Write that instead! Holding goals and abiding by a schedule for your writing is admirable. But remember, enjoying the process of creating your art is the whole reason to create art in the first place. @karolinarodrigueswrites

5. Get comfy! Pull on your coziest clothes, grab a soft blanket, prepare a cup of tea or coffee, light a scented candle, turn on the mood lighting, queue up an atmospheric playlist— whatever works for you! The goal is to get relaxed, lower stress and pressure, and immerse yourself in your story. @thegroundhogdidit

6. Use prompts. Starting any new task can be daunting. Staring at the blank page is, as any writer will tell you, intimidating— and some days, it’s much less stressful to just not start at all. Writing from a prompt could reduce the stress of initiating a new task. You can find prompts in many locations: Pinterest, tumblr, writing blogs. I’ve asked friends for some in the past. Whatever option seems most interesting to you may be worth a try. @aninkwellofnectar

#writing advice #writing tips #writing community #writerblr #neurodivergent writer

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headphonesbones · 1 month

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Hi! I saw this blog appear on my dash and I'm curious— Do you guys also take requests for stories? (Just short stories/one shots about UTMV)

Yup! Also feel free to ask for a short series or whatever. Sorry if I'm being funky, I just had my first coffee in a while so I'M FEELING GREAT but also I've been awake for almost 24 hours again.

Of course, it depends on the request. Certain things don't quite do the shakey shake in my neurodivergent brain.

OH! BTW. IF YOU DECIDE TO NOT REMAIN ANONYMOUS, WE CAN ASK YOU MORE QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT YOU WANT. That way, you get a more personalized experience! We don't judge people for simp behavior in this household. In fact, far from it! Oh! Also if you want to remain anonymous, message our account and we'll make sure you stay anonymous while putting details in!

You can give us any amount of detail you want if you feel like it! I live to make people feel good, even if only temporary! Even if it doesn't fit EVERYONE, it will fit someone who probably needs representation more!

Thank you for your... Patronage?

- Cas

#undertale sans #sans undertale #undertale au #undertale #requests are open #send requests for almost anything!#neurodivergent writer

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mickeys-malarkey · 2 years

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Neurodivergent writer culture is making new names for neurodivergent neurotypes that focus on the positive aspects of the type instead of the negative ones in your fantasy/scifi conlang.

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borgorbelly · 1 year

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are there any other neurodivergent writers who write the way they talk/think? or readers who prefer to read things written like that style wise? i feel like that is. my target audience but i dont know how to reach you guys. pls interact if you are any of the following:

- neurodivergent

- queer

- a writer

- into rick and morty, other more adult geared cartoons, anime

-critical analysis of the aforementioned or other media

- any combination of the above

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str8-up-lost-in-a-dream · 6 months

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NaNoWriMo / Day Eleven

1,682 words

1,652 / 50k

Still 1,802 behind. Still feeling confident I can pull this off.

Desperate for a good flow soon because the last few days were like pulling teeth and there are only so many teeth to pull.

#writers on tumblr #writer things #nanowrimo #nanowrimo2023 #fanfic writer to novelist pipeline #nano 2023 #neurodivergent writer #writer community #nanowrimo 2023 #national novel writing month

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cat-downthestreet · 4 months

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I was having a normal day until suddenly I got the perfect fic idea. it was so exciting that I made a six paragraph long brain vomit draft, then proceeded to spend several hours on an outline brainstorming ideas when I couldn't think of anything to continue said draft

anyone wanna bet on how long it'll take for the ADHD to kick in and crush my creative streak 🙂

#yet another unfinished project #i am unwell #and it's about one of my favorite things right now too #genshin impact #:(#fic writing #writers block #adhd problems #neurodivergent writer #god fucking dammit

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nikossfwfics · 6 months

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Special Interest [duzzy]

My friend and I came up with a head cannon that Duff is autistic so i used that in my story. please do not hate, if i messed up while writing him please dm me and don't be mean about it. i hope you enjoy this story <3

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Duff sat on his laptop, crisscrossed on the couch swaying left to right, as he usually did when he was exited. Izzy came up behind him and laid a strong grip on his shoulder, “Whatcha got there?” Izzy asked genuinely intrigued at what had Duff so worked up.

Duff turned around, smiled from ear to ear, and started flapping his hands. “They're opening a new aquarium in LA!” he almost shouted, not knowing how to control his volume.

“Wow! That’s great, my love,” Izzy spoke in a calm but happy tone, mentally noting to save up for it, “now what do you want for dinner?”

Duff shrugged “dunn0, what do you want?” he looked up at Izzy to see a reply. “I don't know either,”

Duff thought hard for a moment “How about Chinese?” Izzy smiled and ruffled Duff’s already messy hair, “I’ll get right on it.”

It was only them, Axl, slash, Steven, and their fish in this tiny apartment and sometimes they were barely making ends meet with the mediocre jobs they had. Duff worked a from-home desk job, while Izzy helped at a bakery downstairs. That's when the lightbulb hit him; he was getting a raise on Thursday and then he could take Duff to the aquarium on Friday night. A small smile spread across Izzy's face just thinking of duffs wide and delighted eyes.

Friday rolled around in no time and when Izzy got home he realized Duff was on the same website he was on only days before. Izzy slid his work shoes off and sat down on the couch next to his lover.

He peered over at Duff’s screen, “do you wanna go?” he asked lightheartedly.

Duff nodded vigorously, his blonde hair turning into a blur of motion, “duh!” Then Izzy reached into his coat pocket and pulled out two tickets to the aquarium. Duff stared at Izzy at a loss for words, all he could do was pull him into a tight embrace. Izzy hugged him back, smiling cheerfully.

They stood outside the aquarium, goggle-eyed. It was huge, to say the least. When Duff grabbed Izzy's hand and pulled him into the building, Izzy felt his heart flutter.

They spent most of their time in the shark exhibit. Duff named every shark and fish in the tank and Izzy responded with questions. “What's that one?” Izzy intrigued, but all he got in response was silence, “Duff?”

Izzy looked over to see Duff bent over a little kid who had a rainbow infinity symbol patch on her jacket. Izzy watched them with innocent delight, as they spewed out random shark facts. there was a pang in his stomach. Shit, he was in love. His eyes grew wide at the realization. This was his best and notably straight friend, he surely wouldn't feel the same… surely.

When Duff stood up and waved goodbye to the little girl he looked back and gave Izzy the sweetest smile. A warmth grew across Izzy’s face and it seemed to happen to Duff as well. They simultaneously took a single step closer to one another.

“Thank you,” Duff whispered.

[to be continued… i think]

#duzzy #neurodivergent writer #autism #izzy gnr #duff gnr #izzy stradlin #duff mckagan #autistic!duff #guns n roses #aquarium #sharks #i'm a nerd

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