Writing with Sensory Processing Disorder
Having Sensory Processing Disorder can be disruptive but it can also be a superpower. To keep my senses from becoming distractions, I engage them in the writing process. For each chapter, I burn the candle I associate with the character who is lending me their point-of-view. To start each writing session I listen to the character’s song (sometimes on repeat) to engage my sense of hearing. Below are the candle scents and songs for the Strawberry shifters whose stories are completed to date:
Bear with Me
Alison Luther Scent: Lilac
Grant Luther Scent: Camp-fire / Marshmallow
“Harmony Hall” by Vampire Weekend
Round of Applause
Aurora Turner Scent: Cinnamon Bun
Nate Wagner Scent: Sugar Cookie
James Martin Scent: Black Licorice
“Goodbyes” by The Knocks featuring Method Man
Go Scorch Yourself
Betty Weston Scent: Black Cherry
Lucian Von Popescu Scent: Chocolate-covered Strawberry
“Fire Escape” by Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness
Smoother Than Spumoni / Water Under the Bridge
Susie Larkin Scent: Vanilla
Frank Paulino, Jr. Scent: Ice Cream Parlor
“Conversation” by Catfish and the Bottlemen
Rotten Apple
Princess Orchid Scent: Angel Food Cake
Ryan Von Popescu Scent: Mulled Cider
“Walking Disaster” by SUM 41