Resources for neurodivergent writers.
I update this list as I find various resources that may be useful neurodivergent writers.
I do not personally endorse or profit from any of the resources below.
The Autism Books by Autistic Authors Project: An ongoing catalogue of both fiction and non-fiction books written about and related to autism by autistic authors.
The Conscious Style Guide: “To learn how you can use language to include, respect, and empower…”
Editors of Color: A database of diverse creatives within the communications and publishing field (editors, proofreaders, sensitivity readers, and related professions), as well as a directory of 60+ similar databases across a variety of skill sets.
Hair by Topher ($): queer, neurodivergent, and sensory-friendly haircuts in Amsterdam and New York.
Indie romance book stores that stock self-published authors: (in USA) list compiled through the efforts of indie author Parker Elling.
It’s Pronounced Metrosexual: with information on gender, sexuality, and social justice.
Neurodivergent Therapists: A directory of “professional counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, physical therapists, and more.” Includes both US and international service providers.
Neurodivergent Women’s Business Collective: A group for self-employed neurodivergent women to connect, share resources, and support one another. Both traditionally and self-published authors welcome!
(*) Facilitated by me! Group is private to protect the energy of our members. If you are a self-employed ND woman and would like to join, send me a message! (*)Representation & Tropes in Historical Romance: a crowd-sourced database of the highs and lows of disability representation in the historical romance genre; work-in-progress—please contribute if you are able!
Sensitivity Reviews: a database of sensitivity reviewers, searchable by speciality.
Trans Data Library: “collects reliable, carefully sourced information on the organizations and individuals engaged in anti-trans activism with the goal of de-mystifying these groups, their connections, and aims for the public.”
Weirdly Successful’s Neurodivergent Glossary
Writers.com ($): An excellent variety of virtual writing workshops.
Do you know of a resource that should be included in this list?
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Rachel Porter is an AuDHD woman who provides neuro-affirming support for writers and creatives at Authentic Voice Editorial.
