Self Publishing Insiders Strategies for ADHD Writers
Nov 6, 2025
Nicole Bross, a certified book coach and author of A Novel Approach: Strategies for ADHD Writers, shares invaluable insights on navigating the writing process as a neurodiverse individual. She discusses the challenges ADHD presents, such as focus and organization, and offers practical strategies like breaking stories into manageable pieces and scheduling creativity. Nicole emphasizes the importance of honoring one's unique writing rhythm and experimenting with environments to enhance productivity. With her personal experiences, she inspires others to harness their creativity and overcome obstacles.
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Creativity As A Neurodiverse Strength
- Neurodiverse brains often generate more creative solutions by exploring many approaches to a problem.
- Nicole Bross notes this creativity makes neurodiverse people well-suited to writing and creative fields.
Late Diagnosis Reframes Struggles
- Nicole Bross was diagnosed with ADHD in her late 30s after she'd already published books.
- The diagnosis reframed past struggles and relieved self-blame about focus and organization.
Break Projects Into Tiny Chunks
- Break the book into small, manageable pieces like chapters, scenes, or paragraphs.
- Use outlines and micro-steps to make an 80,000-word project feel achievable.
