Dyslexia - The Daily Struggle (Part 3)

Wow! Last weekend got a hold of me and took over my time displacement actuator. Before I could change the setting, I discovered that it was Monday already. Too late to turn back the hands on the clock...so without further adieu, here is part 3 of my blog.

 One of the most difficult things to do as a writer is spelling and grammar. Being Dyslexic, I was never a good speller. But what if I want to write books, guess you have to know how to do all that, right? Well, a few tricks with the internet and phone apps these days is you can find just about anything on the subject. I use my phone to help me spell words that I have trouble with. I also rely on friends and other family members to help me with grammar. 

I've come along way over the last few years with grammar. Still not my strong suit, but I can relay a good story and with the help of my beta readers and editors, I can formulate great books.

The funny thing is that when it comes to spelling, I can spell longer and harder words better than smaller easier words. 

One of the thing I have found, is when you are struggling with something, recognize that you have an issue with it. Then look for ways to help identify and correct before or when it happens.

An example is I have a huge issue with using the wrong words or I'll write 'this' instead of 'his' or  'her' for 'his'. Knowing that I make this mistake often helps me see it when I'm writing, or catching it when I proof. Do I still make mistakes? Sure...lots of them. But with the recognition of knowing that I make that mistake, allows me to catch it more often.

When it comes to numbers, I have a tendency to mix them up. If there is a number that's 12345, I'll see it as 12435. Most of the time, the third and fourth number are switched. By understanding that there is a pattern to what numbers are mixed up allows me to catch them, again, more often than normal.

Admit to yourself that you have a learning disability and use that to empower yourself. 
There's nothing wrong with being Dyslexic. Nothing at all, other than the daily struggle, but when you begin to understand what it is you typically do, you can and will catch yourself. This will begin to make improvements to how you feel about yourself. 

Having a high self-esteem is very necessary. Finding out that you have this and doing something about it, goes a long way in building a higher self-worth. Trust me on this one, been there, done that.

Having a learning disability doesn't me you can't learn. We just learn differently than others. We are gifted with other attributes such as a higher creativity. 

There are a lot of famous Dyslexic's out there. Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Bonaduce,  Steven Spielberg, and Jay Leno, just to name a few. They are very successful people...

If I can do it...you can too. Take care and ensure that you surround yourself with those that will lift you up and support you. Stay away from those who tear you down...with friends like that, who needs enemies.

I hope you all have a wonderful day and I sincerely hope that through these posts, you will find the tools you need to become successful. 

From the Author's Chair,
Brian K. Larson
#TheDyslexicAuthor