by Amelia Loken | Jul 26, 2026 | Writing Craft
There’s a familiar pattern in stories about disabled characters — one we’ve all seen, whether in classic literature, modern YA, or blockbuster films. Think of Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol, whose disability exists mostly to inspire generosity. Or Beth in Little Women,...
by Amelia Loken | Jun 13, 2026 | Writing Craft
Conflict is the engine of story — but not in the way most writing advice frames it. If you want deeper, more layered conflict in your fiction, disability offers one of the richest craft lenses available. Disability and conflict are deeply connected, not because...
