In this episode of Autistic POV, I share 7 ways writing fiction has been helpful to me. Some of these benefits go all the way back to childhood. I discovered other benefits as I wrote my upcoming vampire novel Trancing Miranda.
I wanted to share this info because I think that other autistic people might find this way of looking at storytelling helpful.
Having said that, please note—these are my own personal perks. Not all autistic writers will have the same experience and I would love to hear any differences that might pop up on your list!
Also, please note, these benefits have nothing to do with building a business or making money, though there is certainly nothing wrong with doing that.
If you’re listening on a podcast app please check out my blog at barbaragraver.substack.com. You can read the blog without signing up for the free subscription, but if you subscribe, you'll get articles and media via email PLUS updates on my vampire novel (including discounts and freebies)
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UPDATE: Regarding the blog name change. It seemed confusing to have the blog and podcast share a name, so I changed the blog—it is now Writing On The Spectrum! It’s still at the same URL though — barbaragraver.substack.com!
UPDATE 2: The vampire story took a little longer than I expected but it is available now. Also, the memoir is now about neurodiversity, writing AND my spiritual journey. Right or wrong, I just couldn’t write it any other way.
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