The Writer's Workout

A week or so ago, I was listening to my favorite radio morning show on my way to work. The hosts often invite listeners to call in and share thoughts on a topic. On this particular morning, the topic was: What’s a hill you’ll die on that literally doesn’t matter? The callers and texters did not disappoint. Among the many “hills” were: Toilet paper rolls should go over the top (think “bangs, not a mullet”!) Pillowcase openings should face out to the edges of the bed Audiobooks

As writers, we all aspire to have people read the words we have so carefully crafted, don’t we? Well, I suppose there are some who write and hide their work in desktop folders or in repurposed shoeboxes buried deep within their closets, never meant for the public eye. But, hey, if you’re perusing this site—which means you have at least a marginal interest in improving your craft—you likely don’t fall into that second category. We might choose to write for a myriad of reasons

As has been noted in previous posts, I am fairly new to the neurodivergent world. I have ADHD and OCD but didn’t know these conditions are called neurodivergence. Apparently, self-discovery is a never-ending process! That said, since starting this blog series—and the research that comes with such an endeavor—I have received quite an education about neurodivergence. Some terms were new to me (even if the symptoms and challenges associated with them were not), such as executive

It’s been said that love and hate are two sides of the same coin. Both are intense emotions. Both are characterized by passion. They even activate similar areas of the brain. But they don’t mean the same thing, of course. “Love” reflects feelings of deep affection or pleasure in doing something, while “hate” suggests an equal level of animosity. So this begs the question: Is it possible to experience these seemingly conflicting feelings at the same time? If you’re neurodiver

It seems that neurodivergence has been trending lately. Which is interesting because being neurodivergent isn’t exactly a new thing. But like many human dimensions that have existed for centuries, we didn’t always have a name for it. I don’t claim to be an expert on the history of the term, but a cursory internet search suggests the word “neurodivergent” has been around for only 15 or so years. Then in 2020, the coronavirus pandemic thrust the term into the limelight as iso

Every writer brings a unique lens to the page, shaped by their experiences, imagination, and way of moving through the world. For neurodivergent writers, that lens can reflect perspectives that challenge traditional ideas of what writing should look like. In this Q&A, Desirae Gracyn opens up about how being neurodivergent impacts her writing process, inspires her creativity, and influences the challenges and rewards of being a writer. Q: Can you introduce yourself and share

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