Author Archive: tyunglebower
The Autistic Writer: (Not So) Hyperfixation
A majority of people on the Autism Spectrum experience what are called hyperfixations. These are concepts, activities, or other stimuli to which the person pays concentrated, prolonged and in depth attention, often at the expense of noticing anything else while “zoned.” Some hyperfixations are present in an Autistic person for a lifetime, while others come …
The Autistic Writer: Unconventional Perspectives
Though in this series I have explored certain challenges Autism presents to writing, I’ve never suggested that being on the Spectrum should preclude one from being a writer. (For obvious reasons.) If nothing else, I hope this Autistic Writer series stands as a testament that there is nothing intrinsic to ASD that makes one de …
The Autistic Writer: Idea Storms
Once again it’s important for me to point out that very little of what I mention in this series is unique to Autism alone. Being on the Spectrum is a combination, or perhaps a coalition of traits and tendencies, and certain disabilities, depending. And it varies by each individual. And being a writer that is …
The Autistic Writer: An Ideal Reader
Author’s are often advised to identify their “ideal reader.” This aids in both writing and marketing one’s work. In flux but with largely consistent set of traits, an ideal reader is a fictional focal presence within and throughout an opus of work. And they are not random, or shouldn’t be. An author’s ideal reader should …
The Autistic Writer: Experimental Fiction
A few years ago I took up oil painting. Actual painting. That is to say no classes or research or practicing of specific techniques. After years of wondering what it would be like to paint with oils on a canvas, I bought the equipment and just started slathering paint on. I have enjoyed it ever …
Ty Unglebower 