KitMuse

KitMuse, 5 days ago to ADHD

I know people with estrogen have said their ADHD gets worse during perimenopause/menopause, but I'm wondering if people with testosterone 50+ also notice their Autism/ADHD symptoms getting worse. Especially more "inattentive"/stuck in their thoughts.

I feel like we really need more research on all of this.

#ActuallyAutistic #ADHD #AuDHD @actuallyautistic @neurodiversity #neurodivergent

KitMuse, 8 days ago to random

#WritersCoffeeClub 10: Do you know any good sources for publishing information?

Absolute Write has been mentioned, as I'm sure has Writer Beware.

I'd also note to do a web search on "publisher name + problems" and if you see something LISTEN! Don't just pay attention to the people who say they have good experiences. Do your own research. The publishing industry is really good at blaming the people who are having issues w/ publishers rather than believing pubs behave badly.

KitMuse, 16 days ago to actuallyautistic

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KitMuse, 18 days ago to random

#WritersCoffeeClub 4/30 Are you writing to prove a point to anyone?

Not anymore. Not for a very long time. Now, I write for me, for my mental health, for my enjoyment, to make my heart sing. If it doesn't do those things, then why do it?

Maybe at this point I'm writing to prove a point to myself that it is safe to focus on things that bring me joy.

KitMuse, 23 days ago to actuallyautistic

Thoughts about writing action scenes. I feel like I don't have the brain power to wrap my mind around all the action, who goes where, who does what?

I'm wondering if this is related to my extra spicy neurodivergence.

Does anyone have any tips or tools they use? Wonder if I need to dig out my D&D miniatures?

Thoughts my fellow neurodivergent authors?

#bookstodon @bookstodon @actuallyautistic #ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Neurodivergent @neurodiversity

KitMuse, 25 days ago to actuallyautistic

A question I feel like we all must ask those who are wanting to "coach" neurodiverse people?

If you are not ready to deconstruct modern paradigms, including modern coaching training programs, then can you really say you're for full liberation?

Or are you still wanting liberation within the guise of cultural and societal norms which are harming people?

#ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent @neurodiversity @actuallyautistic

KitMuse, 26 days ago to random

I'm trying to decide if Medium is still a viable place to grow my audience. Lately when I click on people's links I'm being taken to paywall pages (must be a member to read, not just logged in with my account), and I want to be sure I can set my material to be as widely read as possible.

But I know personally I'm starting to hesitate because it feels very pay walled.

I have two existing blogs there that have been dormant for a while.

Thoughts #writingcommunity? #bookstodon #medium

KitMuse, 27 days ago to random

#WritersCoffeeClub 21. Do you agree with Rose Tremain, who says you shouldn't plan a book's ending; it must be earned?

The quote sounds strange and I'm not familiar with it, so I'm going to go with other people's interpretations and say that if you have a planned ending and the story needs you to adjust it -- do so. Clinging needlessly to an outline will only lead to frustration and stress.

I don't like the "earned" language here.

KitMuse, 28 days ago to random

One of the reasons why it's vital I remain being able to work from home and at my own pace is because today, I was starting to have anxiety/panic attacks over a few different things, and I knew I needed to get outside.

I went outside, used the shedding blade on my heart mare, drilled holes in the bottom of a new salt block holder so it drains. Maybe half an hour outside, but all better when I came back in.

If you see something you like please repost to help boost my visibility.

KitMuse, 28 days ago to actuallyautistic

Started blogging again over at Chicken Yogi. I'm refocusing and it feels really good.

https://chickenyogi.com/2024/04/19/why-im-becoming-convinced-authentic-spirituality-is-the-key-to-autistic-liberation/

@actuallyautistic #actuallyautistic @neurodiversity #neurodivergent

KitMuse, 1 month ago to wordpress

Looking for someone who has experience with Advanced Custom Fields for WordPress. I have a field group I'd like to show up in a widget and I don't know what/how to cut & paste to make it happen and I can't find a good ACF widget plugin that works. Is there any one out there who can give a novice a hand? Many super thanks and much gratitude!

#FediHelp #WordPress #ACF #Widget #AdvancedCustomFields

scottsantens, 1 month ago to random

Myth: Universal Basic Income is a magnet for the idle. In reality, it's the catalyst for unleashed potential. Visualize a world where your next meal isn't your next worry. That world is one giant leap closer to solving the puzzles of poverty and unleashing collective brilliance.

KitMuse, 1 month ago to random

#WritersCoffeeClub 11: How effective are your newsletters in creating sales?

Prior to "the major burnout"(TM) I had roughly 3000 people on my newsletter and definitely saw a bump in sales when I sent one out.

Now that I've been rebranding and have taken a couple of years away from sending newsletters I'm rebuilding, but with the state of corporate social media, a newsletter is VITAL to have control over your customers. I love to talk them so reach out or check out https://eponamail.com

bananamangodog, 1 month ago to disabled

Can anyone point me in the direction of #disabled persons pursuing self-sufficient lifestyles? The #disability could be mental, physical, or other and the self-sufficiency could be from a #Permaculture, #Prepping or #Sustainability perspective.

Looking for social media accounts, books, blogs, youtube or people doing this kind of thing outside of modern socials that would be happy to have a conversation about it.

@permacultre @mecfs @actuallyautistic

KitMuse, 1 month ago to Horses

A Herd-Sized Join Up
Last week I suggested to spouse that we walk down to get the mail. For context, our driveway is a tenth of a mile, and it was about six in the evening. I'd already fed the horses and they'd gone down to the front of the pasture to graze for the night. But as we walked down the driveway heads lifted and horses nickered. It felt good. T
https://kitauthor.com/a-herd-sized-join-up/
#AnimalCompanions #AuthorLife #HomesteadLife #Horses #equestrian #FarmLife #horses #JoinUp

KitMuse, 1 month ago to random

#WritersCoffeeClub Apr 3
Do you use semicolons? Correctly?

YES! In my early days with a big digital-first publisher they prohibited the use of semicolons because in those days ereader technology was such that some characters weren't rendered.

I don't use them a lot, but there are times when they're necessary, so now that I'm self-publishing they're used.

I love semicolons about as much as I love the Oxford comma.

KitMuse, 1 month ago to fantasy

One of the things we did "back in the day" (say early 2000's) was have author groups where maybe 5-10 authors were in a group, we had a website, a newsletter, I guess now there'd be social media presence, and we each agreed to promote the group in each others' newsletters .... I suppose that's out of fashion, but just thinking I'd love to get more 👀 on my books.

#CozyFantasy #bookstodon @bookstodon #AuthorsofMastodon #WritersofMastodon #Fantasy #WritingCommunity #Cozy

KitMuse, 1 month ago to academia

I finished my paper for Religion & SF (REL635) talking about the nature of God & religion in Greg Bear's "The Forge of God". Instructor said 8-10 pages. I tapped out at 13, but feel like that's okay. Close enough, right?

Brain is utterly kaput. Was hoping to work on a fantasy/eclipse-themed short story (sub call deadline is 4/7), but not sure I'll be able to tonight. I've opened and closed the file twice.

#AmWriting #Academia #NonFiction #Fantasy #AuthorsofMastodon #WritingCommunity

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, 1 month ago to Autism

This is why I prefer #IdentityFirstLanguage - What do you prefer?

#PersonFirstLanguage #ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #neurodiversity #neurodivergent

@neurodiversity @actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy

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ajroach42, 1 month ago to random

I started reading a book on "cult" cinema written by people who worked for TCM Underground and it is just making me sad.

So much is out of print, not on streaming, and barely or not at all available through illicit means.

And these are films that people are writing Books about. What hope does a film that didn't catch the attention of a critic have? (Often, the answer is none!)