#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #artist #photographer Perfect stillness this morning as the tide was coming in. Not even a ripple, the sea looked like glass. Sea fret obscuring the horizon. Have a peaceful Sunday all ❤️

Thank goodness #Winterwatch is back. Our TV screens will again be filled with natural beauty, mindfulness moments and cheerful presenters. and Calmness will resume in the world ❤️ Breathe in the happiness 😊 Can't wait. @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @iolowilliams.bsky.social

I couldn't have put this better myself Adam. Autism is not a disease. Autism doesn't develop over time. Autistic people are born autistic. Many of us have been forced to mask our neurodiversity due to the lack of understanding within society. Masking is exhausting. #AuDhd #Tired #Genetics

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #AuDhd I'm grateful to have a family who understands that for me Christmas is spent just the two of us. Being AuDhd it gets too overwhelming otherwise. My thoughts are with those neurodiverse people who are struggling today. Wishing you all a peaceful Christmas.

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #survivor Following another hospital visit and scan of my tumour today, I refocused with a book. Turning the pages I felt myself relax, breathe in the words, gain comfort from the characters who are now friends. I escaped for a short time. Books are everything.

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #HappySunday Morning inspiration walk before the sun was up and the tide came in. Happy Sunday all ❤️🐾

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity Have patience with yourself. Be kind. You WILL get there.❤️

#5amwritersclub #Advent Hands up who else got scammed this morning opening day one of their 'hardback miniature' book advent? That'll be me then 👋 How do these people sleep at night? I hear you ask. On a bed made of gold with all the money they've made from innocent people. 🤬 #TradingStandardsUK

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity This morning, the snow has virtually gone, the sun is shining and I've edited a short story for my compilation. This afternoon I'll be writing a further five pages of my screen play, and then I think it'll be time to relax. Have a fantastic weekend everyone.

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity It's a snow day here in the North East. What's everyone writing? I keep being disturbed by Brontë's head popping up over my laptop, wanting to go outside to play, and eat snow. So far, only one chapter has been edited. Happy snowy Thursday everyone.

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #disabledwriters First post in ages due to ill health. It's been a slog, but I'm getting there. This beauty 👇 arrived this afternoon to cheer me up, courtesy of Mr D (not Mr Darcy - hubby). Can't put it down @rachelparris.bsky.social ❤️ 📖 ❤️

#5amwritersgroup #writingcommunity The latest Wesley Peterson arrived this afternoon 💗💗💗 So that'll be a weekend on the sofa devouring the chapters 😊 Can't wait 📖 @kateellisauthor.bsky.social

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity Final research for a short story today. Had to double check the lay of the land. July weather= scarf and bobble hat here in the Northeast. Not complaining, love the cooler weather.

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #rainyday Are we the only place in the UK that has rain? I got up this morning at 4 am to let Brontë out, and it was pouring down. No excuse for sitting behind my laptop and editing then 🙄 Have a great weekend writers 💗

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #boxerlovers We bought Brontë a new cool mat to help with the current heatwave. She prefers her spot next to wherever I'm working, which today is in the dining room. Love this pup 💗

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #disabledwriter The isolation of writing can be overwhelming. It's at these times that I remind myself why I write. Why I chose this path. Why it's important to have my voice heard. Why writing is a part of me. Believe your worth. #believe

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #artistsofbluesky After a morning tidying my office/studio two things have become apparent: 1. I am a bibliophile (I knew this anyway) 2. I have a serious yarn addiction 🤔 My studio cupboard is meant to house finished Paintings, it's now a hanging yarn to do list.

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity Note to self: Get up from your laptop when you hear the post being delivered. Let's hope it wasn't important 🙄 Brontë is going through the teething stage, nothing is off limits for chewing. #BronteTheDestroyer

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity I was disappointed to receive a rejection for a piece I'd worked so hard on. Reading the email again It's very positive. No I didn't win, but I did receive a highly commended from the judges. Considering this was a prestigious field, I know I'm on the right path.

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity Looking through a notebook from 2007, I came across a folded piece of paper with the outline for a story. In biro I'd drawn a cross through the whole page. But I kept it 🤔 This morning I created a short story from the page. #FailuresAreCreativeIdeas #Notebooks

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #WritersofBluesky One of my daily quotes, to remind myself to get out of my own way. Thought it might resonate with others. #GetOutOfYourOwnWay

#5amwritingclub #writingcommunity As I was staring at my laptop writing my husband and pup were out in nature walking. Next week I'm changing my 5 am writing stint to start later until the dark mornings return in autumn. #NotMissingOutAnymore #Mindfulness

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity How can Thursday be nearly over? My 'to do' writing list is still as long as it was on Monday morning.

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #IntuitiveTeacher Our subconscious mind had all the answers we will ever need in life. Teaching my students how to access the answers is a joy Our dreams are also informative to current stresses, deliberations and decisions we should make. #PayAttention #DreamBig

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity My 5 am writing slot was used for mindfulness this morning. The sky was heavy with clouds covering the sun, and the air was chilly. Perfect for mulling over who to kill off next. Happy Thursday writers 🖋️

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #AuDhd Me: Ok. Edit a chapter by 9 am ND Brain: Did you know Orcas are the fastest marine mammal? Me: Yes. Stop it, I'm editing. Brain: Did you know they're actually dolphins? Me: .... Brain: Google it Me: I didn't know that 11 am editing - 0. Orca facts - 100s

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity Sitting in my vehicle waiting for my appointment time observing family relationship dynamics of people stood at the bus stop. Making notes. #AlwaysThinkingOfCharaters

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity Don't allow fear to hold you back. Write what you want to. Enjoy your day everyone.

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #WIP Fifth draft of my opening chapter underway...sigh. Problem one: Am I looking for perfection? Problem two:My ND brain keeps delivering new ideas. Have a great writing day everyone.

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #neurodiversity In 2021 I made a commitment to stop masking. It didn't work, people were horrible. The UK appears full of ignorance regarding AuDhd, which saddens me. Please remember - It's not a disease, you can't catch it. It has nothing to do with intelligence.

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #PTSDAwareness #AuDhd #Writers Just a reminder for anyone who needs to hear this today. Keep Writing! You are good enough. #YouAreGoodEnough

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #AuDhd #cancer #immunosuppressed #DisabilityRights Following a wretched morning explaining why I require virtual access to an event. Organiser commented "You look alright to me." I thought I'd post the following. NOT ALL DISABILITIES ARE VISIBLE!

#5amwritinggroup #writingcommunity I made my 5 am alarm, but instead of writing I had a short walk to focus my mind. My AuDhd brain is all the better for it, and so far 500 words have hit the page 😊 Happy writing. Happy Tuesday. Be Kind To Your Mind.

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity 14 weeks 3 days - our beautiful girl Brontë ❤️ 6 weeks of her waking at 05:04 am each day has meant a very productive few weeks. My WIP is shaping up well. 2 more days and she can venture out into the outside world. Let the fun begin ❤️

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity Brontë is 12 weeks old today. Our hearts are full ❤️ Happy Easter everyone 🐣🐰

#5amwritersclub #WritingCommunity #ArtistsofBluesky #SundayNews Yesterday was gotcha day for this gorgeous girl. Welcome to the family Brontë. Our hearts are full again. ❤️

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity Let your world out onto the page this morning writers 🩵

#writingcommunity #5amwritersclub It would be all too easy to switch off or become desensitised to the constant overwhelming scenes unfolding around the world. We must keep our eyes open. Looking for inspiration and hope, I pulled a quote from my writers jar A sign perhaps? #UseYourVoice

#5amqritersclub #writingcommunity I made it. The coffee and the 5 am pen on paper. Happy writing vibes being sent out to all that need it today.

#5amwritersclub #AuDhd Does anyone else who's ND have to do this, cram read their book club's chosen novel because they totally forgot the date of the meeting which is now super close. Every month! 🤬 It's even in my diary, on my wall planner & the kitchen calendar. Note to self: use said planners.

#5amwritersclub Not been posting for a while as recovery is slow. However, I've managed ten minutes standing on the beach filling my lungs with fresh sea air this morning. No #Bluesky but the reflections reminded me to be grateful for the moment and to be present everyday. #BePresent

Long shot but sending it out into #Bluesky land. Is anyone on here from the Isle of Wight and could give me some archival guidance? Thanks

Any other #AuDHD #ND #Autistic people feel like an observer in groups. And when you raise your hand to contribute to the discussion you can feel the group raise a collective sigh, and then you're the only one that no one gives feedback to. Or, is this just me?

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity A reminder to my AuDhD self, after being talked over yesterday by a woman who thought listening involved her mouth being constantly open 🤔 "Writing is a way of talking without being interrupted." Jules Renard Happy Writing Thursday folks 💜

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #wordsarepower When I get frustrated & I need to remind myself why I write. I pull a quote from my writers quotation jar as inspiration. Here's today's - "A word after a word after a word after a word is power." Margaret Atwood. 💜

#5amwritersclub #Writingis The only thing getting me through these darker days of scans, appointments, scans, appointments is putting words on paper. Over the last fortnight I might have been absent from #Bluesky but, I've created three new protagonists, written a plot/subplot & erased my stress.

#DontDemolishGeorgeWallis @save-wolves-soa.bsky.social @wlvuni.bsky.social @joelycett.bsky.social So many artists, including me have studied at the Wolverhampton school of art. My time there was life changing. Developing my practice 'Hidden Voices' in response to my autism & disabilites. SAVE IT!

#5amwritersclub #stormyweather Whoever decided to put wheels on dustbins didn't think it through. Several have just zoomed by the house looking like crazed daleks. Stay safe everyone.

#Autism It's been quite a morning. Having to read on so many posts that justify the salute that the X idiot made yesterday is related to him being Autistic. Can I just clarify that this is NOT true. It has nothing to do with autism, if indeed he is ND. Stop blaming toxic traits on autism!

#Bluesky #artists #writers #5amwritersclub I'm keeping politics and he who shall not be named off my profile, however, I thought I'd share a self portrait I painted during 2020. It felt appropriate for today.