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MMEvans
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| I usually can write dialogue fairly well, but a few months ago, I found it very difficult to write a scene in which several characters were having a telephone conversation. Without being able to describe any visual cues for transitioning from one speaker to another, I had a hard time getting the flow of the dialogue right. My main character then went off on a mental tangent while the other characters were talking. Although I eventually got the scene to work reasonably well, I had the same problems writing it that I have with phone conversations in real life. |
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TheBookkeeper
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I'm an Author, and I have Aspergers. I did publish one book (self published) and I'm working on a Sci-Fi novel right now, entitled "Fausingaust Rising". Of all people, I would think Aspergians would make the best writers/authors, given our creativity. I just think we need an agent willing to work with us to make our dreams a reality.
As far as editing/reviewing go, I use a wide range of people. I talk to Aspies, NTs, family, friends, and coworkers. At least, those I trust not to steal my work. (bad experience, there, friends...)
If any of you want to see it, let me know. And the reverse is true. If anyone needs me to look over their works as a fresh pair of eyes, I'm more than happy to help out.
-The Bookkeeper
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Prof_Pretorius
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I'm deeply involved in my writing these days, and would enjoy corresponding with any one who is a writer. I'd like to have someone to talk about ideas, character and so on.
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DocWinters
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well I'm an Aspie writer, and I've found that my lack of social skills made writing them so much more detailed.
we're observers, we watch social interaction, and because we are so clinical with our observations, we make the best authors.
I was lucky enough to find a proof reader living on my street, so I have pretty much worked out my novel, and he's even explained some of the instances that I couldn't understand.
My novel's called Setharum Legalis, a faux latin for Seth Legion, its a sci-war novel that I've been writing for way to long. but its coming together and those that have read it, have said its good, and these were people that had nothing to gain by complimenting me.
If people are interested in reading portions of it, I have it available on my website |
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Prof_Pretorius
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I have bits and pieces of characters, and stories, and titles. I've been thinking about starting a thread for leftover bits that anyone is welcome to.
Anyone interested ???
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Prof_Pretorius
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Sometime in the future, every third female is chemically changed in the womb so that she can never have children. The parents don't know as the government does this secretly. But they know when the girl is born because she has a slight facial deformity like Downs, but hardly noticiable. People cruelly refer to them as 'mules' due to their inability to conceive. Of course this produces unforeseen problems like blokes chasing after them for sex since they're assured the woman isn't going to get pregnant. The mules secretly band together to support one another, but the government spies on them.
Don't know how it turns out ....
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Giftorcurse
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To any one who hasn't seen Redesigning Eva thread yet:
http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt99081.html
Personal note to Pretorius: The Scarlets are NOT sympathetic characters. At all.
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sartresue
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Onalogue, monologue topic
Dialogue for me is a pain. Just like in real life. 
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DemonAbyss10
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there are a bunch of famous authors suspected of having AS or Autism. One that comes to mind would be H.P. Lovecraft. So yeah, it isnt really a hindrance IMO, as i think interaction is translated a bit differently through spoken and written acts.
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Prof_Pretorius
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| DemonAbyss10 wrote: | | there are a bunch of famous authors suspected of having AS or Autism. One that comes to mind would be H.P. Lovecraft. So yeah, it isnt really a hindrance IMO, as i think interaction is translated a bit differently through spoken and written acts. |
ALL famous writers had AS. We've debated this and come to this conclusion.
Except maybe Mark Twain ....
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passionatebach
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I am in the early processes of writing a book based upon a young man with AS, whom becomes mayor of his community and leads it through a natural disaster. He is considered a "hero" in his community and wins a number of accolaides for his leadership. (It is going to be a fictional story, actually based upon a true story that I was a part of last year and experienced with a childhood friend.)
I am kind of unsure where to begin. I deeply understand the plot since I was a part of it and usually do a good job with setting when I write, but character development and conversations are difficult for me.
Another thing that I am concerned about is how my friend might take writing about him. We had a disagreement (that I still do not know what happened), that even though we speak to one another when we run into one another, we are kind of at odds with each other. Sometimes, I feel that writing kind of causes me to think about and live in the moment, reliving what good times were had.
Does anyone have any suggestions? |
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DenzenGrey
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| passionatebach wrote: | I am in the early processes of writing a book based upon a young man with AS, whom becomes mayor of his community and leads it through a natural disaster. He is considered a "hero" in his community and wins a number of accolaides for his leadership. (It is going to be a fictional story, actually based upon a true story that I was a part of last year and experienced with a childhood friend.)
I am kind of unsure where to begin. I deeply understand the plot since I was a part of it and usually do a good job with setting when I write, but character development and conversations are difficult for me.
Another thing that I am concerned about is how my friend might take writing about him. We had a disagreement (that I still do not know what happened), that even though we speak to one another when we run into one another, we are kind of at odds with each other. Sometimes, I feel that writing kind of causes me to think about and live in the moment, reliving what good times were had.
Does anyone have any suggestions? |
umm no offence mate but it sounds like a gary sue story to me. You know what a mary sue is right, well gary is the male equalient. My suggestion write about something that has nothing to do with your real life except for maybe for example, the town your in. That sort of thing. If don't you are going to bore a lot of people. Heard of Twilight prehaps (the biggest piece of sh** story about useless boring pointless character called Bella Swan). |
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passionatebach
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Location: 8 miles SE of Palo, Iowa
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| DenzenGrey wrote: | | passionatebach wrote: | I am in the early processes of writing a book based upon a young man with AS, whom becomes mayor of his community and leads it through a natural disaster. He is considered a "hero" in his community and wins a number of accolaides for his leadership. (It is going to be a fictional story, actually based upon a true story that I was a part of last year and experienced with a childhood friend.)
I am kind of unsure where to begin. I deeply understand the plot since I was a part of it and usually do a good job with setting when I write, but character development and conversations are difficult for me.
Another thing that I am concerned about is how my friend might take writing about him. We had a disagreement (that I still do not know what happened), that even though we speak to one another when we run into one another, we are kind of at odds with each other. Sometimes, I feel that writing kind of causes me to think about and live in the moment, reliving what good times were had.
Does anyone have any suggestions? |
umm no offence mate but it sounds like a gary sue story to me. You know what a mary sue is right, well gary is the male equalient. My suggestion write about something that has nothing to do with your real life except for maybe for example, the town your in. That sort of thing. If don't you are going to bore a lot of people. Heard of Twilight prehaps (the biggest piece of sh** story about useless boring pointless character called Bella Swan). |
Yes, I have heard about Twilight. The company I work for is involved in the marketing of the New Moon movie apperal. We even had some of the actors and actresses appear at a number of our stores. I have never read the series since I am not into fantasy or vampires. Also, I am tired of hearing about New Moon from our customers.
Doesn't the Mary Sue criticism apply only to fantasy/sci fi novels? A main character that I have been coming up with has been used successfully in many novels and movies over the years. I think most notably of characters like Rocky Marciano and Jefferson Smith (Mr Smith goes to Washington).
Yes, my friend is deeply admired in political circles and by certain people in my community. Part of the reason for the admiration is a comparison game. The city of Cedar Rapids has leaders who are experienced in the political and business world. When the flood hit Cedar Rapids last year, many of these people sat on their hands and recovery has been slow. My friend on the other hand, with his problems and lack of education and experience, did more to bring back his community of 900 people and the recovery out there was on more of an expedited path. It wasn't only him, he had others (including myself) help him along the way. People look up to his leadership as a beacon, because many of our other leaders, with more in their bag, have let us down.
Lastly, my friend does have his flaws. First of all, he is overweight. He has a penchant for scatalogical humor and impulsive behaviors. He has told toilet jokes and stories to the media and at his city council meetings. He has also talked about other inappropriate things at meetings very impulsively. He can also be very off putting to people, especially if you do not know him. Even though his is very interested in his community, he can also come of at first as aloof. There are other flaws and shortcomings, but I do not want to droll on. Even with all of these problems (and probably because of) he is deeply admired.
Part of the reason that I want to write this actually came from a conversation that I had with a Pulitzer Prize winning author that lives in the area, after a concert that we both attended. She found it neat that I had such a life experience and wanted me to document it. |
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