Do you have what seems like hundreds of ideas for projects? That can make it incredibly difficult to figure out what to focus on first, can't it? Even if you have already read my blog posts on Theming your schedule and the Pomodoro technique for ADHD writers, you won't be…
In my work as an ADHD writing coach, I encounter two kinds of answers when I ask about note taking systems. Either the ADHD writer I'm talking to will tell me they don't really take notes (they just leave their browser tabs open), or they tell me that they have…
As we approach the end of the year, the pressure to meet our 2023 writing goals increases. That is probably why November is a crucial period for both academics (AcWriMo) and novelists (NaNoWriMo). On social media and in offline writing communities, writers set ambitious daily writing goals for themselves and…
I've never met anyone who feels they write enough. And now that we're nearing the year's end, there's a pretty good chance that the thought of your 2023 goals is starting to fill you with more and more dread. That's pretty much why November is writing month, for both academics…
When Cindy first found me through a Google search, she described herself as an "anxious PhD student." She was in her second year of her Social Work PhD program and had struggled with writing for as long as she could remember. In fact, like so many other ADHD PhD candidates…
Note: this program is now closed. If you are interested in joining a group of ADHD writers, visit the page about my current group coaching program. As an ADHD writing coach, "I will be able to write this summer," is probably the sentence I hear most throughout the year. So…
Do you feel stuck? Are you losing hope that you’ll ever finish your book or other writing project? Well, so did one of my ADHD writer coaching clients, who I’ll call Tina. Yet, this ADHD writer got un-stuck by using joy and playfulness as productivity tools! Do you want to…
Reduce procrastination to unlock your full writing potential! If you have ADHD, procrastination will play a huge role in your life. Procrastination can be entirely subconscious, meaning you might feel like there’s nothing you can do about it. But that’s not true! You can absolutely reduce procrastination, by taking these five…
There's a saying in the Netherlands: writing is cutting. And in my experience (especially for writers with ADHD), this is absolutely true! Cutting words is one of the essential developmental editing tools and can tighten and strengthen a text tremendously. Though it may feel hard and painful at first to…
Most of the writers I coach have ADHD. They are incredibly creative and always think outside of the box—which is an amazing quality to have as a writer. However, when they find me, these ADHD writers are often quite unhappy with themselves, their abilities, and their productivity. And that begs…
My name is Susanne and ever since I taught myself to read at age 4 I have had a passion for the written word. Over the last five years, I have developed a set of systems to help myself and others be productive and make work of our writing passion. Whether it’s fiction or non-fiction, I’m here to help! Check out the about me page to read more.