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Writing prompts for neurodivergent characters

Neurodivergent characters come in all shapes, sizes, experiences, quirks, and more. In this blog post, you’ll find writing prompts for neurodivergent characters based on common experiences, from special interests to overstimulation. As a neurodivergent person, I love seeing characters who share my experiences. Whether it’s being overwhelmed by sensory input or being an expert in 1 activity or topic, neurodivergence is a wonderful thing, and seeing yourself in characters is special. Need more? Check out my other writing prompts. 22 writing prompts for neurodivergent characters You can take just one prompt or combine any of the following for one story!… Read More »Writing prompts for neurodivergent characters

Queer Neurodivergent Writers Network

For almost a year now (at the time of writing), I’ve been part of the Queer Neurodivergent Writers Network, an online writing group focused on inclusivion and community. To celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month UK 2025 and Neurodiversity Celebration Week, I invited the facilitators of the group to tell us more about it. If you’re a queer and neurodivergent writer, this group is a fantastic place to meet others, be inspired, and to write. Introducing the Queer Neurodivergent Writers Network We are Seonaid Weightman (she/her) and Jorik Mol (he/him/they) and we run the QND Writers’ Network. We meet two times a… Read More »Queer Neurodivergent Writers Network

A neurodivergent guide to writing a romance novel

This year, I finally started and finished writing a romance novel. As a neurodivergent writer, this is a major accomplishment – I’ve started plenty of novels, but this is the first I’ve ever completed. Writing can be difficult for anyone, but neurodivergent writers tend to struggle even more. This is usually due to a lack of resources, support, and encouragement. To help others, I’ve chronicled my writing journey here from the planning stage up to finishing. I’ve also included some tips that I found useful. Note: I won’t be disclosing what book I wrote, whether it’s published or not, for… Read More »A neurodivergent guide to writing a romance novel