Hey y’all bluesky #writers, #artists, & #neurodiverse creatives…check out this list of 5 resources to boost your creativity!
P.S. My research assistant, Ralph, fell down rabbit holes—so you don’t have to!
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And for ADHDers:
Start small. Microscopic.
Writers: aim for a few sentences. Re-read old work.
Artists: draw a thumbnail. Trace old pictures.
Give yourself 5 minutes to do a creative thing.
If it’s terrible that’s okay.
Give yourself grace.
You started.
#kidlitchat #adhd #kidlitnd
Inspired by #TheAutisticCulturePodcast, I think it would be amazing to collaborate on a children’s poetry anthology created by neurodiverse #kidlit creators.
#KidLitND #KidLitArt
Totally agree, Sarah. Sprints are a lifeline!
I’m starting zoom sprints, too. We’re doing them in April and then reassess. Intentionally trying to connect with neurodiverse #kidlit creators.
#kidlitchat #KidLitND
Also in case you don’t know what body doubling is, it is when you ask a person to sit with you while you do a task.
Just knowing they are there while I’m working helps me stay focused. Even when it is hard. Or if I’m stuck. It works for my brain!
#kidlitchat #kidlitnd #neurodiverse #adhdwriter
Hi #kidlitchat!
Wanted to drop in before dinner to say hello. Currently, I’m contributing to a nonfic #mg project coming in 2025, mom-ing two preteens, & on #bluesky connecting w/other #kidlit writers, artists, & #neurodiverse ppl.
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