It’s been just over two years since I opened my e-mail to find the offer letter for my first book “It All Makes Sense Now”. After receiving that life changing message, the rest of the day was a blur of trying to strong arm my focus and contain my excitement as I attended to my regularly scheduled work and family obligations.
Oh my gosh this is so fascinating the validating to read. Thank you, Meredith.
I have experienced a lot of pain and shame around the fact that I fought and fought to finish my novel and then I still haven't done anything with it. I now believe RSD is the root of the struggles - I've recently been diagnosed with ADHD.
I think I've been trying to 'fight' it rather than treat myself with gentleness, love and compassion.
I remember listening to The War of Art and just thinking this is resistance. It's just resistance and I have to go to war with it. Even though it felt insurmountable and like a fight I'd never win (cue more shame).
I feel optimistic and hopeful now that I can move forward knowing how to take care of myself as an ADHD writer.
I'm working with my wife on my second contracted book for New Harbinger Publications. We're writing on DBT Skills for ADHD Adults. This will be my second book since 2003. Be that as it may, I was reading another author today, who has written a book I wish I had written and in a manner I wish I had, and I had a moment of deflation. This is a real struggle. Thanks for this article.
I chose self-publishing so I didn’t get stuck in the querying/rejection cycle. I also choose those I can trust to give me honest feedback that I have a comfort level with before showing things to the world.
I’ve seen people trying to sell a screenplay for over a decade and it just seems like a waste of time and effort when you could be building an audience slowly.
Oh my gosh this is so fascinating the validating to read. Thank you, Meredith.
I have experienced a lot of pain and shame around the fact that I fought and fought to finish my novel and then I still haven't done anything with it. I now believe RSD is the root of the struggles - I've recently been diagnosed with ADHD.
I think I've been trying to 'fight' it rather than treat myself with gentleness, love and compassion.
I remember listening to The War of Art and just thinking this is resistance. It's just resistance and I have to go to war with it. Even though it felt insurmountable and like a fight I'd never win (cue more shame).
I feel optimistic and hopeful now that I can move forward knowing how to take care of myself as an ADHD writer.
My gosh...im glad I bumped into your publication. Everything you explained regarding RSD is so on point. Thank you for this wonderful article 🙏🏼
Hehe, went through this exact thing with my editor this week. Considering the fact that what I really wanted to do was cry, I think I did well 😅
It is completely dibilitating
Oooohhhh. Saving this baby to read and hold close. 🥹 Thank you!
I'm working with my wife on my second contracted book for New Harbinger Publications. We're writing on DBT Skills for ADHD Adults. This will be my second book since 2003. Be that as it may, I was reading another author today, who has written a book I wish I had written and in a manner I wish I had, and I had a moment of deflation. This is a real struggle. Thanks for this article.
I chose self-publishing so I didn’t get stuck in the querying/rejection cycle. I also choose those I can trust to give me honest feedback that I have a comfort level with before showing things to the world.
I’ve seen people trying to sell a screenplay for over a decade and it just seems like a waste of time and effort when you could be building an audience slowly.
Having trusted people for feedback makes such a difference. Building an audience slowly and intentionally is definitely a smart move.