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Autistic Writer Series: Identifying the Climax
There are norms that apply to so-called “genre fiction” that at times literary fiction ignores. Literary fiction being more about language and deeper human character experiences, and genre fiction being…well…most of everything else. Mystery, suspense, romance, fantasy. You get the idea. Genres. One such virtual-must for genre work is the climax. Without veering too much …
Autistic Writer Series: Conflict in Fiction
In last week’s post, I asserted characters were the most significant aspect of good fiction, despite solid counter—arguments that conflict holds that distinction. I stand by my position. Still, the impact of conflict on fiction cannot be overstated. Nor can the influence of an Autistic writer’s brain on same. Conflict is usually defined as a …
Autistic Writer Series: Creating Characters
Characters are the backbone of all fiction. Some argue it’s conflict. They have a case to make. Still, much can be forgiven in a fiction if we enjoy the characters we spend our time with. I succeed as an author if readers enjoy my characters as far as I’m concerned. Reading and relating to people …
Autistic Writer Series: Introduction
I’m an Autistic writer. I only sometimes use the term, however–in short bios and such. That’s because while both “Autistic” and “writer” are considerable components of who I am, the term doesn’t define me. Not all of me, at least. Further, while I do write about being on the Autism Spectrum, it’s not my only …
The Writer’s Traffic Circle
The blogging portion of this website perfectly illustrates the title concept of this post. We all know how the driving circle works. (Hopefully, so nobody gets hurt out there.) When clear, one enters the circle, and drives around it, until reaching the road they need, at which point they exit and continue on their way. …
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