Mind map your way to an achievable project plan
Capture every idea, discover new connections, and plot the best route forward.
Your brain doesn't work in straight lines – and it doesn't have to!
Combat the overwhelm
If you’re anything like me, your head is full of ideas, but when you want to turn them into a coherent writing project, you struggle to know where to start.
ADHD brains don’t think in straight lines. We connect ideas in every direction. Which is brilliant, but also messy when it’s time to get words on a page.
The overwhelm can be paralysing – and can bring your project to a frustrating halt.
Why mind mapping works for ADHD writers
Picture seeing your entire project mapped out in front of you – showing exactly what to work on next. All your ideas, captured and organised in one place.
Your brain now has a way to escape its tangle of ideas and focus. And you’re free to enjoy the writing process.
Because mind mapping is a system that works with your brain, not against it.
Mind map your way to an achievable project plan will help you:
Declutter
Declutter your head and focus on one thing at a time
Map
Map your ideas in a way your brain responds to
Chart
Break big projects down into clear, doable steps
Motivate
Turn overwhelm into motivation
This guide is for you if...
I wrote this mind mapping guide for ADHD writers and creatives who are tired of getting bogged down with their projects, and want a simple tool to get moving again.
It’s also helpful for any writer who finds themselves frequently getting stuck, losing track of ideas, or struggling to turn big visions into practical steps.
It’s a tool I use all the time with my coaching clients. Here’s what they have to say about mind mapping:
Meet Susanne
I’m Susanne Schotanus, an ADHD writing coach, editor, and book proposal expert. I know from experience how overwhelming writing can feel, and how quickly procrastination creeps in when you’re stuck in a cycle of shame and self-doubt. My mission is to help ADHD writers and creatives build healthier relationships with their writing and learn to enjoy the process.
Since 2020, I’ve supported hundreds of writers through coaching, editing, book proposals, and even ghostwriting. Work with me, and I’ll give you the tools, encouragement, and clarity to move forward with confidence.
About Susanne
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