Tag Archives: non-fiction
The Autistic Writer: Interviews
Taken as a whole, my writing usually falls under either fiction, or creative non-fiction. (personal essays or books about writing itself.) As a sometime freelance contributor, to a regional magazine in particular, about a quarter of what I work on requires interviewing others.As you might imagine, my Autism plays a larger role in this than …
The Autistic Writer: Handwriting
Aesthetics are a lesser mentioned aspect of being on the Spectrum. Whether it be an avoidance of certain clothing due to a repulsion to a color/material or spending hours of labor and hundreds of dollars on displaying collections, Autistic people often make use of aesthetics and milieu to make their segment of the world more …
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 …
The Autistic Writer: A Life Worth Writing
“Write something worth reading, or live a life worth writing.” Benjamin Franklin is alleged to have said this. Whether he actually did so, the sentiment seems wise. He of course could and did do both, but let’s face it, most of us are not Franklin. I’m not saying my life has been worthless. It hasn’t …
Ty Unglebower 