Author Archive: tyunglebower
The Autistic Writer: Autistic Coding
The term “Autistic Coding” generally refers to the act of giving a fictional character distinctive traits that are near-identical to obvious common traits of Autism, without referring to said character as Autistic. (They are only “coded” to appear so.) Coding happens in fiction with various community. There is race-coding and queer-coding. The concept can be …
The Autistic Writer: Revision Process
When I write a first draft, especially for a novel, I go right through without reviewing anything. No fixes, no editing, no correcting. I may or may not use an outline, or adhere to same if I start with one, but there is no pausing during the drafting process. I learned this years ago when …
The Autistic Writer: Pick a Genre, Any Genre
Like many Autistic people, I have difficulty lying. Hell, in many cases I have difficulty merely fudging facts. I can do it, and have done it on occasion. Which is more than can be said for certain people on the Spectrum who physically cannot say something that isn’t literally, 100% true to the best of …
The Autistic Writer: Executive Dysfunction
Executive dysfunction is common among Autistics. It is often defined as follows: “a behavioral symptom that disrupts a person’s ability to manage their own thoughts, emotions and actions.” That sounds quite involved, but really it is a collection of symptoms and difficulties that impede one’s ability to make and follow through on plans and thoughts …
Ty Unglebower 