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arijensineink · 1 year

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Do you hyperfixate like meeeee?

I bid thee, start using the pomodoro kitteeeeee!!!

ポモドロキチ！＜３

I set this and let it run all day long today. I didn't always use the time slots as recommended, but the constant random meowing reminded me to get up and look away from my screen for little bits here and there.

Bonus, you can customize the colors 🥰

#writing help #writing resources #help for writers #adhd resources #nd resources #nd writers #neurodiverse writers #neurodivergent writers #creative resources #writing community #writeblr #writing blog

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godlesshasideas · 4 months

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Write more characters with physical disabilities. Write more characters with mental disabilities. Write characters with neurodivergence (more than one specific type too). Write characters with mobility aids. Write characters who have good and bad health days. Write characters who are chronically in pain, but don't express it every second. Write characters who were born with a disability. Write characters who developed one. Write characters who have adapted to the world around them because the world won't adapt for them. Write about their strengths and weaknesses due to their disability. Write about accessibility. Write about inaccessibility. Make it realistic.

Don't make the disability magically disappear or be cured (or at least be mindful of how you write that). Don't make it their entire personality but also don't skip over it. Don't use stereotypes (and that's not just with disabilities). Don't make the character actively hate their disability; they're allowed to be upset but most people with disabilities have learned to accept it as part of their life and accept it as part of their identity.

#writeblr #writers on tumblr #writing advice #writing community #creative writing #if you don't know how research it #that's a huge part of writing #media representation #accessibility #disability representation #neurodiversity #disabled characters #writing disabilities #writing disabled characters

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okwrites · 1 year

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Breaking 3 Writing 'Rules':

If you have ADHD or ASC or are some other flavor of neurodivergent, the 'rules' many big name authors post about how they've reached success can actually make you feel REALLY BAD because you can't always do the same thing.

Building a positive relationship with writing can make all the difference in getting you writing more.

'Write every day.' - Don't write every day, write when the mood strikes. But you can trick your brain into work mode by trying different things. Put on your shoes when it's time to write. Light a candle. Put on the same playlist every time. After a while, it'll be like a light-switch. When you light the candle, your brain will find writing easier. Just don't force it. When you try to force writing, you build up frustration and resentment if you don't get anything out. Some days just won't be writing days. That's FINE, lots of authors don't write every day (even if they say they do).

'I write 1000 words every day!' - Well, if you WANT to write and are struggling, a goal of 1000 words seems really far away. So do incremental goals. One sentence. One paragraph. 100 words. Usually by then you're in the flow of things and you can write 1000 words pretty easy. And again, celebrate every single one of those goals so you want to keep doing it. If you have to? One sentence, walk away, come back later, add another, GOOD JOB, two whole sentences!

'Sit down and block out x hours every day just for writing.' - Actually, the best way I've found to write is to tell my brain the deadline or end time is really, really soon - so I write in 20-30 minute chunks, and then walk away or take breaks and come back if I want to later. By setting that arbitrary shorter deadline, my brain can see an end and will work harder and focus more because it knows it's just for a little bit. If 20-30 minutes is too long, start with 15 minute chunks.

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finder-of-rings · 4 months

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Are you autistic? Are you an autistic artist? Are you autistic and a person of color? Are you an autistic person who feels that your story has been untold in common narratives of autism? Are you creative?

If yes, we want YOU! Specifically, I want to invite you to contribute to this show I'm a part of called the autistic monologues! We are seeking to tell as many aspects of the autistic experience as we can and there is simply only so much we can cover as a rather homogeneous group (mostly white, 19-22, queer, undiagnosed or late diagnosed, etc) from one small college. Please fill out this form if you have anything you'd like to submit! Videos and art we can project digitally and recordings of your writing are particularly welcome!

Even if you aren't eligible to submit, please reblog this and spread the word, maybe one of your followers is! If you have any questions please feel free to contact me or @southernwizards

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chronicially-parker · 7 months

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gn autistic!reader x spencer reid hcs ☆

this is my first post on this blog so i hope you enjoy! please send asks i love responding and being able to utilise your amazing ideas! ♡

spencer absolutely loves to listen to you go on and on about your current special interest

he likes to read and memorise facts about your special interests to feel closer to you when hes away on a case

whether hes out on a case or just sees something in the shops, he always buys little gifts he thinks you'll like and loves seeing your face light up whenever he gives them to you

he adores you so much it causes him so much pain when he sees you upset or overwhelmed

"hey baby, its ok. where are your headphones?"

he is very autism coded himself so i think he'd understand how it feels and would immediately try and do whatever he can to help

if you like pressure or hugs he will never hesitate to pull you into a bear hug and just stay there for a while

hes definitely the type to press soft kisses on your forehead during one of those hugs and just let his lips linger for a bit

"what can i do to make it better?"

if you have any self-harming stims (like hitting your head) he will pull you into a tight hug so that you cant hurt yourself because youre the light of his life and he hates to see you hurt ♡

#spencer reid comfort #spencer reid fluff #spencer reid x reader #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #spencer reid scenario #autistic!reader #Autistic!Reader #autistic!reader x spencer reid #actually autistic #autistic writer #adhd #adhd writer #first fic!

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moonandris · 1 month

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#faye's polls #writeblr questions #writeblr polls #writing polls #writing questions #neurodivergent #neurotypical #neurodiversity #adhd problems #writers with adhd #writers with autism #just adhd things #adhd writers #i HATE having adhd yet also being a super creative person lmao it's like WHY did i get this super creative yet broken brain #i'm really curious to see the results because i love writing but it's so damn hard #i have adhd and it's SO challenging for me to even do tasks that make me happy WITH medication #so i am really hoping to connect with other writers who are going through the same struggles as me #and see if we can share tips and help each other out #because this world is NOT built for people with neurodivergent brains and it's hard out here! *cries in adhd*#so i think it's so important to interact with others and be part of a community that helps each other thrive #please and thank you if you reblog this i really appreciate it #have a blessed day my creative friends <3

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lentendays · 3 months

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Say what it is in the tags if you're comfortable :)

#Neurodivergent #(Your own definition #you can choose whether you want to include anxiety/depression/PTSD etc.)#autism #adhd #bpd #audhd #Reposting this to have a 1 week time limit instead of 1 day for a bigger sample size #Last time we had like 2% neurotypical loll #polls #writers on tumblr #neurodiversity #neurodivergence #ptsd #depression #anxiety

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angelinasnotebooks · 6 months

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Hate that my form of hyperfixation is consuming and not creating.

I think I've been falling in love with ideas my whole life. I see colors and concepts and characters, and I want every part of the illusion to play around my body and immerse my mind and soul. I thought growing up I would be an artist. When that mentally shattered, I moved on to thinking I would become an author. Now, however, I don't know what or who I'll be. All I know is that my brain never stops coming up with ideas.

Yet, with all these ideas comes the possibility of creation. It's what I want, isn't it? I want to create these pictures and stories and share them with the world. So, why am I motionless in my pursuit to bring my mind to life? I have a library in my head. There's a girl in there. Her favorite color is blue. She doesn't know if life is worth living. I have an art museum there too. There's a portrait of a dying renegade, and a demon alter ego desiring joy. Then there's the realm of fandoms. The endless multiverse of continuations and alternatives.

There's a lot going on inside my brain and imagination. Chemicals I do not understand and signals I cannot control. An abundance of beauty only an individual can conjure with their subjectivity. With no outlet for these thoughts and images, I find it all to be too much at times. Wings heavy on my back and flightless under the pressure. The ability to soar is there, but the weight within is burdensome.

Every day I come up with something new. Some ideas are fresh while others are another line on the loom, but that is all they are. Thoughts. Ideas. Invisible whisps, webs, and wishes. It's as if the only part of my frontal lobe that works is that of imagination and complex thinking. I attempt short stories, painting, studying, chores, school projects, craft projects and I never get them done. Planning, time management, logical reasoning, and decision-making have all taken a backseat. I can't get any of them done, so I turn to what has already been done.

I rewatch a favorite show. I read another fanfic. I click on a YouTube video and another. I scroll Tumblr. I read character analysis. I try on the clothes in my closet. I add shit to my wish list. I post photos from two months ago on my Instagram. I relate to autistic ADHD tiktokers. I pretend Pinterest will help me get my life together. I think about the MCU. I watch another comfort, crime, haunted, mythical series. I visit my AO3 bookmarks. I doom scroll whatever app I can get my eyes on. I turn thirteen again and either spiral into a depressive state or become infatuated with the Hunger Games--again.

The point is, I can't force my brain to work on the original ideas. Sitting at a desk with supplies doesn't get my hands moving. I fall numb waiting for my body and mind to comply with my intentions. So, I end up here again. Hitting a heart button to let other people know that their commentary and hard work have reached me, and I liked it.

I don’t want all my ideas and universes to end where they are. I don’t want to minimize or invalidate my existence, or the experiences of others like me, by remaining artistically stagnant. I want my mind to be a visual tangible galaxy free to be roamed and explored. I want to have my heart in my hands, and I want to give it to every single person that I can. I want these thoughts, these precious ideas out of my head and into yours, dear reader. I don't want to consume; I want to create. If I'm going to go down the rabbit hole, I want to be the rabbit. The entrance maker. Not the lost girl I am right now.

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ametistapp · 1 month

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Want to be part of a group blog on how to write neurodivergent characters?

[Large text: "Want to be part of a group blog on how to write neurodivergent characters?"]

I've found Tumblr blogs on writing physically disabled and POC characters, but nothing specifically for neurodivergence.

Maybe there is something I just haven't found yet, but even if so, I think the most resources the better.

So, hi! I'm Amethyst — amateur writer and neurodivergent, and now looking for people to help me out with this project.

I could try this on my own, but I would rather have other neurodivergents with me (especially with different conditions from mine)

Does anyone want to help me make a change?

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omnipresencei · 2 months

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Some fun dialogue from Honesty Leads You Nowhere!

"I am not kind, Narinder. I have martyred thousands."

" That is why you are so troubled Lamb, you are plagued with guilt from your past. You strive for power and control yet crave affection and trust. That is the conflict within your heart, the very conflict that is tearing you apart from the inside. "

#honesty leads you nowhere AU #actually neurodiverse #neurodiversity #ao3 writer #cotl #cult of the lamb #cult of the lamb game #fanfic #female writer #female writers #writers on tumblr #cotl lamb #cotl narinder #narilamb #cotl narilamb #cult of the lamb narinder #cult of the lamb lambert #cotl the lamb #cotl the one who waits

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arijensineink · 1 year

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Wednesday blog day!!!!!

Ya'll, it is FINALLY time to kick off the inaugural Fighting For Writing Series! I've been working on these articles for months and I'm so excited to finally share them with the world.

This series is for writers who are struggling with their practice--whether that's consistency, productivity, inspiration, or feelings of inadequacy and shame.

If you join my livestreams, you'll hear me talk a lot about why I started this blog. In a nutshell, I was tired of writing advice that completely leaves out chronically ill writers, writers with disabilities or mental health issues, neurodivergent writers, or anyone who basically doesn't live an Instagram-perfect life.

So Fighting For Writing is designed for us: the weirdies, the chronically ill creatives, the crack fanfic writers, the goblins who refuse to stick to formula.

I really hope you find this helpful, and there is much more to come!

#writeblr #Writer's life #writing tips #writing advice #writing tips and tricks #writing help #writing resources #queer writers #writers of tumblr #writing community #neurodiverse writers #nd writers #chronically ill writers #chronic illness #creative writing #writing blog #writing problems #writer problems #writer burnout

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clarafyer · 7 days

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Hey fellow neurodiverse peeps and writers, if you're a creative and you're bored, go make a fictional disease

But like seriously it's super fun because I had one of those hour long hyperfixations on lung diseases because I already had a fictional disease in the works I just really wanted to detail it.

You get so invested in looking up the medical terminology and root words and symptoms and- ALL OF IT! IT'S AMAZING!

Btw the disease I made is called chronic pneumobtosis, and it is in the cyberpunk AU of my OCs. It's a hereditary, non-transmissible, incurable condition caused by mass air pollution weakening the respiratory system, and causing the need for gas masks and special ventilation systems that can clear out the debris in the air. It affects a third of the urban and metropolitan population (less in rural areas), and when untreated; causes shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, chest pain, fainting spells, and in the worst cases, internal suffocation.

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thescholarlystrumpet · 2 years

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Fellow Neurodivergent Creatives:

Do you ever feel like you are only "talented" at your creative pursuit when you are hyperfixated on it? Like, literally forget how to do things with the same level of skill when the hyperfixation changes??

I need to know I'm not alone ;_;

#neurodivergent things #adhd #asd #neurospicy #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #writing is hard #artists on tumblr #writers on tumblr #writing #fanfiction #fanart #art tumblr #actually adhd #autism

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lottiestudying · 7 months

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there’s something so freeing about identity

acceptance.

i don’t punish myself for existing anymore.

i’ve accepted life and living, and that i will have to live

this life through, like this. as autistic.

so best make the trip to heaven a good one, i guess.

i hope everyone can have the validation of an ASD

diagnosis, who needs one.

to hear that doctor say “you have autism”.

to have that

f r e e d o m;

that validation.

that it gets better.

you’re free from hiding in two worlds now—no longer faking it in the real one, or trying to get into the neurodivergent one.

it doesn’t happen automatically, not suddenly,

it moves slow,

like the tides,

but you move with it.

you flow.

and your mind feels like yours, not someone’s head

you borrowed for a day.

and that’s beautiful.

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post-ASD diagnosis musings.

it does get better.

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chronicially-parker · 7 months

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hiiii, :3 I saw your post about wanting requests (and I also really liked your autistic headcanon post ! and this is inspired by one of your headcanons)

I have an idea of a they/them or he/him reader (can be bau or non bau reader) who is

info dumping to spencer reid about bugs :3 !

(maybe they aren't in the bau but are dating, and spencer reid comes home,

and they are excited to see him, and they start info dumbing :3

)

some fun facts about bugs !

-dung beetles can pull 1,141 times its own body weight,!

-there are 4,000 species of bees in the US,!

-sometimes ants can reproduce asexually,!

-group of butterflies is called a flutter,!

you don't have to include these (you can include your own facts if you want !)

and feel free to come up with any plot you want, my main ask is to have reader info dump about bugs to spencer reid !

(sorry for the long ask but) thank you for considering and reading this ask !

@unlikelyaperson ahh omg tysm for the request! i had so much fun writing these hc and i hope you like them!! i hope that you send in more requests because this one was amazing to write! not proofread so if it doesnt make sense, sorry!!

(bugs are absolutely amazing btw, amazing choice!!)

☆ gn!autistic!reader x spencer reid hcs ☆

spencer is absolutely smitten when it comes to you and anything you like or enjoy he is 100% researching and memorising everything about it and i mean EVERYTHING

so when he found out that your current hyperfixation was bugs he was overjoyed!

he had just gotten home from work as you were reading your new book on bugs

"spence guess what!" you called from the couch

"yeah angel?"

"did you know that there are over 4000 species of beetles in the US and that a group of butterflies is called a flutter!"

he is so happy that you found something you love that all he can really do is just stop and admire you talk to him

"well if a group of butterflies is a flutter, d'you think that our team could be a flutter?" he asks

"well you arent really bugs but the sentiment would be accurate. oh and spence! one of the coolest thing about ants are they can sometimes reproduce asexually and-"

he just watches in awe as you pour your heart and soul into talk on and on and is perfectly content just listening

"i love you, you know"

"i love you too spence! wow, look here! did you know that dung beetles can pull 1,141 times its own body weight which is really incredible because-"

he is so happy to be with you and loves hearing you talk about bugs ♡

this man is so smitten like damn-

#autistic!reader #adhd writer #autistic writer #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #spencer reid comfort #spencer reid fluff #spencer reid x reader #spencer reid hc #spencer reid hcs #spencer reid scenario #spencer reid imagine #spencer reid headcanons #fluff #fluff hc #fluff headcanons #autistic!reader x spencer reid #gn!autistic!reader #gn!autistic!reader x spencer reid

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nanowrimo · 1 year

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50k is Overrated: NaNoWriMo from a Disabled Author's Perspective

While it’s great to reach 50,000 words, it should not be a measure of success! Being a successful writer can be different for everyone, especially if you’re disabled. NaNo participant Quinn Clark talks about their experiences participating in NaNo as a disabled writer and writing tips to keep in mind.

NaNoWriMo is the gold standard for adrenaline fueled productivity. Oh, the allure of telling all your friends you wrote 50,000 words in a month! No wonder we all get so excited each year.

But what happens when you have a disability which conflicts with the caffeine-bingeing, late-night-sprint lifestyle so associated with NaNo?

Here’s the secret: NaNoWriMo isn’t really about the 50k. It’s about progress — whatever that looks like to you. The path to 50k is just the most well-known version of NaNoWriMo: it’s less a hard-and-fast rule, and more a landmark to guide your writing journey.

I’m an author, and I’ve participated in NaNoWriMo every year for twelve years. I also have a disability called Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). CPTSD affects me in a variety of ways: dissociation, panic attacks, and a medley of unpredictable physical symptoms which make my day-to-day life difficult to navigate. As is true for countless disabled and/or neurodivergent writers, no matter how much I want to do everything at once, some days my functioning is reduced and I need time for rest, support, and recovery.

So, what does my NaNoWriMo success rate look like? Well, I’ve ‘won’ NaNoWriMo (hit the 50k words within November) seven times out of those twelve attempts, with a cumulative word count of 446,760 words.

“Oh, that’s terrible!” some of you may cry. “How have you lost so many times?”

“Man, I wish I could write that much,” others might lament. “How have you done NaNo every year for so long?”

I’ve had both of these responses from different writers before, and that fact reveals something important. Your writing process is a unique and personal thing, and it won’t always be compatible with other people’s standards. Here’s a question:

Does the 1k someone writes for one NaNoWriMo matter less than the 50k they wrote for another?

Of course not. Everyday, we wake up to our social media feeds glutted with success stories and the pervasive idea that burnout is the path to success. This notion is incompatible with disability and neurodiversity, and is therefore inaccessible. While this style of breakneck working is great for meeting your short-term goals, it is awful for consistent, meaningful progress — and even more so for your well-being. Forcing yourself to write when you’re fatigued, nauseous, exhausted, dissociated and/or depressed is a sure-fire way to associate writing with punishment, rather than joy and weirdness and creativity. Yes, many of us enjoy writing when we’re feeling bad as a form of escapism — but foregoing self-care in the name of hitting arbitrary word targets is unhealthy, and is not in the spirit of NaNoWriMo. No matter how many words you make yourself write, if you are suffering to get them down, your writing will suffer alongside you.

…So how do we win?

Don’t worry — it’s not all doom and gloom. You deserve to take care of yourself, whether you’re writing or not. Here are some tips for making NaNoWriMo a disability-friendly experience:

1. Listen to your body and brain now, not later.

Many of us are guilty of this (I’m looking at you, fellow neurodivergent writers!): pushing past the need to eat, or drink, or use the bathroom because you ‘need’ to hit today’s target. Perhaps you’re deep in hyperfocus, or are feeling guilty for taking yesterday off because you couldn’t get out of bed. That’s okay — don’t beat yourself up! Remember to treat accountability for your needs the same way you treat accountability for your writing. Listen to what your brain and body are trying to tell you: NaNoWriMo, or any similar project, is not more important than your well-being. Take that nap, grab that snack, and spend the day bundled in bed if you need to. A burnt-out writer will just start to hate the writing process. I promise you start responding to your own needs, your desire to write will gradually return. After all, writers find it impossible to stay away from the craft!

2. Commiserate with others.

There is great power in sharing your experiences. For years I kept quiet about my mental health struggles, thinking that if people knew about my condition, I wouldn’t be seen as a ‘real’ writer. But something magical happened the first time I spoke to a friend about my disability affecting my writing: they felt able to open up too. Being honest about your bad days in a way which is comfortable for you is a magnificent vulnerability. You humanise yourself in the eyes of others, and in turn are humbled by the strength of your fellow writers. Regardless of diagnosis, label or background, the human desire to be understood and validated is incredibly valuable. You may find that talking helps make your writing journey a good bit lighter.

3. Allow yourself to fail.

‘Failure’is an acidic word to writers — but it doesn’t need to be. You are not a failure because you didn’t reach a goal. You are not a failure because you changed plans. You are not a failure because you are sick, or tired, or working on a different schedule. All those NaNos I did where I didn’t hit the 50k are still so important: one sentence, one word, one idea is still better than nothing at all. You don’t need to plot every missed deadline or ‘unproductive’ work day against a graph of your own self-worth. Be proud of your achievements, and look to the next challenge — whatever that may be.

Good luck to you all on your writing journeys! And the next time you start down that self-flagellating hate-spiral for needing a couple hours off, remember: You can’t pour from an empty cup, and you can’t write as an empty writer.

Quinn Clark is an award-winning author, poet and researcher from the North East of England. A fan of unfiction, folklore and etymology, Quinn weaves narratives of trauma with fantastical characters to provide an insight into the misunderstood experiences of disability.Quinn has a children's colouring book commissioned by Ladybird Books due for publication next year, and is working on their ACE-funded debut novel: the science fiction-fantasy romp Out of Your Depth, following an exhausted scientist who gains the ability to transform into an octopus. You can learn more about their work on their website (https://quinnclark.co.uk), or over on their Twitter (@adashofseaglass). They also have an essay in Kat Brown's upcoming Unbound publication, 'No One Talks About This Stuff'. Photo by Keren Fedida on Unsplash

#nanowrimo #writing #amwriting #writing advice #disability #neurodiversity #by nano guest #quinn clark #disabled writers

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