The Misfit Manifesto: A Substack by Katie Rose Pryal
SubscribeWhy “The Misfit Manifesto”?
In my books and stories, I tell stories about the outcasts, the misfits, and the beautifully complicated. That’s me. Perhaps that’s you, too.
Every week on my Substack, I write about creativity, writing, and the messy work that comes with living with a brain that works differently.
I believe creativity is an essential part of being human. For some people, tapping into our creativity can entail a different, and sometimes dangerous, process of shaking off society’s expectations of who we are supposed to be.
My mission is to give my fellow misfits affirmation and advice on how to find a life of peace and creativity.
If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, subscribe to my Substack.
Chrysalis (from book-in-progress, Good Enough Writer)
:: This is a chapter-to-be from my book-to-be, Good Enough Writer: A Guide for the Outsiders, the Misfits, and the Beautifully Complicated
Life Is an Endless Pivot
:: We don’t find ourselves one day. We are in a constant state of discovery, and that’s a wonderful thing.
Some things take time
:: There’s something special in that freedom we feel when writing certain kinds of stories. And I hope that when people read the book, they feel that freedom inside them, too.
Upcoming Events, and I’d Love to See You…
This is just a short note to let you know that I’m traveling the next few weeks and giving talks in three different states (whew). Plus a new book!
How to Get Out of the Muck
:: This morning, my online writing group came together like we do every Friday, and we were all feeling the same way: overwhelmed, exhausted, drowning. My wise friend Lisa Cooper Ellison said, It looks like we’re all in the muck. Muck. Yes. That was exactly the right word.
Why Are School Meetings So Hard for Parents of Disabled/Neurodivergent Kids?
:: IEP Meetings are for everyone, traditional and homeschool alike. Let me help you understand how to navigate them better.
What to Do When You Want to Do Everything
:: But what do you do when you want to do everything? How do you manage your energy and focus and avoid things like anxiety and burnout? Short answer: It isn’t easy. Long answer: I don’t know exactly what will work for you, but I have some good ideas for you.
Why It Still Hurts to Watch Neurodiversity in Hollywood (and what we can do about it)
:: So what’s the problem? Shouldn’t we be thrilled to see neurodivergent characters on screen at all? No.
You Just Have to Live Through Grief
:: I did not give my kids platitudes. My job was to hold their hands as they traversed that tunnel. I encouraged them to feel their pain (just as I allowed myself to feel my own), and I ensured that they received all of the support they needed.