{"id":296447,"date":"2018-06-01T22:06:26","date_gmt":"2018-06-02T05:06:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disabilityvisibilityproject.com\/?p=296447"},"modified":"2026-02-12T17:21:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T01:21:05","slug":"6-10-criplit-twitter-chat-new-non-fiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disabilityvisibilityproject.com\/2018\/06\/01\/6-10-criplit-twitter-chat-new-non-fiction\/","title":{"rendered":"6\/10 #CripLit Twitter Chat: New Non-Fiction"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Graphic with a white background and black text that reads: #CripLit Twitter Chat, New Non-Fiction, June 10, 2018, 7 pm Eastern\/ 4 pm Pacific, Guest host: @thinkfreestyle, Details: http:\/\/DisabilityVisibilityProject.com<\/a>. On the left is an illustration of two hands typing on a laptop. On the right is an illustration of 3 books stacked on top of each other.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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You are invited to the 12th #CripLit chat co-hosted by novelist Nicola Griffith and Alice Wong of the Disability Visibility Project\u00ae. For this Twitter chat we are delighted to have guest host <\/span>Naomi Ortiz<\/span><\/a>, author of <\/span>Sustaining Spirit: Self-Care for Social Justice<\/span><\/a>\u00a0published by <\/span>Reclamation Press<\/span><\/a>, #1 New Release in Hispanic American Studies in Amazon, join us!<\/span><\/p>\n

This is a chat for any writer whether they have something published or not. If you are a freelance writer, journalist, blogger, essayist, or author of books, please join us for a conversation on new non-fiction.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more about Naomi Ortiz: <\/span><\/p>\n

Naomi Ortiz on Writing for Activists Who Don\u2019t Fit In<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

naomiortiz.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

How to Participate<\/b><\/h3>\n

Follow<\/span> @DisVisibility<\/span><\/a> @nicolaz<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>@<\/b>thinkfreestyle<\/span><\/a> on Twitter for updates.<\/span><\/p>\n

When it\u2019s time, search<\/span> #CripLit<\/span><\/a> on Twitter for the series of live tweets under the \u2018Latest\u2019 tab for the full conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you might be overwhelmed by the volume of tweets and only want to see the chat\u2019s questions so you can respond to them, check @DisVisibility\u2019s account. Each question will tweeted 6-8 minutes apart.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s an article about how to participate in a Twitter chat: <\/span>https:\/\/www.adweek.com\/digital\/how-to-join-a-twitter-hashtag-chat\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Check out this captioned #ASL explanation of how to participate in a chat by<\/span> @behearddc<\/span><\/a>: <\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HEARDDC\/videos\/1181213075257528\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Introductory Tweets and Questions for 6\/10 Chat<\/b><\/h3>\n

Welcome to the #CripLit chat on New Non-Fiction. This chat is co-hosted by @nicolaz & @disvisibility with guest host <\/span>@<\/b>thinkfreestyle<\/span><\/a>. Please remember to use the #CripLit hashtag when you tweet.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is a chat for any writer whether they have something published or not. If you are a freelance writer, journalist, blogger, essayist, author of books, or whatever you call yourself, please join us for a conversation on new non-fiction! #CripLit <\/span><\/p>\n

When you respond to a question such as Q1, your tweet should follow this format: \u201cA1 [your message] #CripLit\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Q1 Please introduce yourself and share your journey to becoming a writer. Why do you write? #CripLit<\/span><\/p>\n

Q2 There are many forms of non-fiction. What types do you write and what do you like about non-fiction compared to fiction, poetry, and other forms of writing? #CripLit \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Q3 What were the joys and challenges (physical, emotional, mental\/intellectual) of writing non-fiction? \u00a0What is your writing routine if you have one? #CripLit<\/span><\/p>\n

Q4 How do you deal with pressures or expectations of \u2018productivity\u2019 as a disabled\/sick\/chronically ill writer? What strategies do you use, if any? #CripLit<\/span><\/p>\n

Q5 Please share anything about your current writing, whether it\u2019s a work-in-progress, a published article or book, a blog post, or something just for yourself. How do you feel after completing something and having it out there in the world? #CripLit \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Q6 If you are published or trying to get published, what is your advice to people on pitching stories or submitting book queries to publishers? What are your experiences with the publishing industry if any? #CripLit \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Q7 As a disabled\/sick\/chronically ill writer, what does self-care mean to you? Do you find it difficult? What and who sustains you and gives you support? #CripLit \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Q8 What new non-fiction narratives about disability would you like to see? Who and what is missing when it comes to diversity and different perspectives? #CripLit <\/span><\/p>\n

Q9 Where should we look to discover new non-fiction by disabled\/sick\/chronically ill writers? How can we help each other write and publish more? #CripLit <\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you for joining our #CripLit chat. A big thank you to our guest host <\/span>@<\/b>thinkfreestyle<\/span><\/a>. Please continue the conversation! <\/span><\/p>\n

A Wakelet will be up shortly. Check the #CripLit hashtag. Feel free to contact @DisVisibility @nicolaz with any ideas\/feedback for future chats! \ud83d\ude00<\/span><\/p>\n

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