Quinn Brooks-Ward
@adhdauthors.bsky.social
Author mentor dedicated to helping neurodivergent writers simplify self-publishing and navigate the world of book marketing with ease. Advocate for creativity, inclusivity, and authentic storytelling.
www.writeyourownpath.com
www.writeyourownpath.com
When you drop the ball, ask yourself if it's a actually hand-blown glass shattered on the ground or if it's a baseball sitting wherever you dropped it. Either way, you need to clean it up eventually!
February 3, 2025 at 3:00 AM
When you drop the ball, ask yourself if it's a actually hand-blown glass shattered on the ground or if it's a baseball sitting wherever you dropped it. Either way, you need to clean it up eventually!
🌟 Celebrating the small wins:
• Taking breaks before burnout
• Setting gentle boundaries
• Choosing simple over perfect
• Protecting our peace
What's your win this week?
#ADHDHolidays #ADHDWins
• Taking breaks before burnout
• Setting gentle boundaries
• Choosing simple over perfect
• Protecting our peace
What's your win this week?
#ADHDHolidays #ADHDWins
December 21, 2024 at 6:23 PM
🌟 Celebrating the small wins:
• Taking breaks before burnout
• Setting gentle boundaries
• Choosing simple over perfect
• Protecting our peace
What's your win this week?
#ADHDHolidays #ADHDWins
• Taking breaks before burnout
• Setting gentle boundaries
• Choosing simple over perfect
• Protecting our peace
What's your win this week?
#ADHDHolidays #ADHDWins
🆘 ADHD Emergency Reset Buttons:
• Step outside
• Splash cold water
• Name 5 blue things
• Take 3 deep breaths
Don't wait for overwhelm - hit reset early and often!
#ADHDHolidays #ADHDLife
• Step outside
• Splash cold water
• Name 5 blue things
• Take 3 deep breaths
Don't wait for overwhelm - hit reset early and often!
#ADHDHolidays #ADHDLife
December 20, 2024 at 6:23 PM
🆘 ADHD Emergency Reset Buttons:
• Step outside
• Splash cold water
• Name 5 blue things
• Take 3 deep breaths
Don't wait for overwhelm - hit reset early and often!
#ADHDHolidays #ADHDLife
• Step outside
• Splash cold water
• Name 5 blue things
• Take 3 deep breaths
Don't wait for overwhelm - hit reset early and often!
#ADHDHolidays #ADHDLife
POV: The mall music is too loud, the lights are too bright, and your brain is processing EVERYTHING 😵💫
Your ADHD Sensory Survival Kit:
• Noise-canceling earbuds
• Sunglasses
• Quiet corner map
• Exit strategy
Add your sensory survival tips below!
#ADHDHolidays
Your ADHD Sensory Survival Kit:
• Noise-canceling earbuds
• Sunglasses
• Quiet corner map
• Exit strategy
Add your sensory survival tips below!
#ADHDHolidays
December 19, 2024 at 6:23 PM
POV: The mall music is too loud, the lights are too bright, and your brain is processing EVERYTHING 😵💫
Your ADHD Sensory Survival Kit:
• Noise-canceling earbuds
• Sunglasses
• Quiet corner map
• Exit strategy
Add your sensory survival tips below!
#ADHDHolidays
Your ADHD Sensory Survival Kit:
• Noise-canceling earbuds
• Sunglasses
• Quiet corner map
• Exit strategy
Add your sensory survival tips below!
#ADHDHolidays
"No" is a complete sentence.
"I need to leave" doesn't require explanation.
"I'm simplifying this year" isn't up for debate.
Your holiday boundaries aren't mean - they're maintenance.
#ADHDHolidays #Boundaries
"I need to leave" doesn't require explanation.
"I'm simplifying this year" isn't up for debate.
Your holiday boundaries aren't mean - they're maintenance.
#ADHDHolidays #Boundaries
December 18, 2024 at 6:23 PM
"No" is a complete sentence.
"I need to leave" doesn't require explanation.
"I'm simplifying this year" isn't up for debate.
Your holiday boundaries aren't mean - they're maintenance.
#ADHDHolidays #Boundaries
"I need to leave" doesn't require explanation.
"I'm simplifying this year" isn't up for debate.
Your holiday boundaries aren't mean - they're maintenance.
#ADHDHolidays #Boundaries
Breaking news: "Write holiday cards" isn't one task - it's like 15 invisible steps your ADHD brain has to process 🤯
Quick fix: Circle anything that takes 2 mins. Do those NOW.
#ADHDHolidays
Quick fix: Circle anything that takes 2 mins. Do those NOW.
#ADHDHolidays
December 17, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Breaking news: "Write holiday cards" isn't one task - it's like 15 invisible steps your ADHD brain has to process 🤯
Quick fix: Circle anything that takes 2 mins. Do those NOW.
#ADHDHolidays
Quick fix: Circle anything that takes 2 mins. Do those NOW.
#ADHDHolidays
🔋 ADHD Energy Budget Reality Check:
Mall shopping + family gathering + holiday cooking = WAY more energy than most people think it "should."
Your energy limits aren't character flaws. They're data points for better planning.
#ADHDHolidays #EnergyManagement
Mall shopping + family gathering + holiday cooking = WAY more energy than most people think it "should."
Your energy limits aren't character flaws. They're data points for better planning.
#ADHDHolidays #EnergyManagement
December 16, 2024 at 6:23 PM
🔋 ADHD Energy Budget Reality Check:
Mall shopping + family gathering + holiday cooking = WAY more energy than most people think it "should."
Your energy limits aren't character flaws. They're data points for better planning.
#ADHDHolidays #EnergyManagement
Mall shopping + family gathering + holiday cooking = WAY more energy than most people think it "should."
Your energy limits aren't character flaws. They're data points for better planning.
#ADHDHolidays #EnergyManagement
Your Official ADHD Holiday Permission Slip has arrived!
Permission granted to:
• Leave when overwhelmed
• Keep things simple
• Skip perfect wrapping
• Choose peace over pressure
Because doing the holidays YOUR way isn't wrong - it's smart!
#ADHDHolidays #ADHDLife
Permission granted to:
• Leave when overwhelmed
• Keep things simple
• Skip perfect wrapping
• Choose peace over pressure
Because doing the holidays YOUR way isn't wrong - it's smart!
#ADHDHolidays #ADHDLife
December 15, 2024 at 8:34 PM
Your Official ADHD Holiday Permission Slip has arrived!
Permission granted to:
• Leave when overwhelmed
• Keep things simple
• Skip perfect wrapping
• Choose peace over pressure
Because doing the holidays YOUR way isn't wrong - it's smart!
#ADHDHolidays #ADHDLife
Permission granted to:
• Leave when overwhelmed
• Keep things simple
• Skip perfect wrapping
• Choose peace over pressure
Because doing the holidays YOUR way isn't wrong - it's smart!
#ADHDHolidays #ADHDLife
That scene won't leave your brain alone, but you're "not supposed" to write it yet?
Plot twist: Write it anyway.
Your story. Your rules.
No one cares which scene you wrote first - they just want the story. ✨
https://bit.ly/3D8PkeH
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Plot twist: Write it anyway.
Your story. Your rules.
No one cares which scene you wrote first - they just want the story. ✨
https://bit.ly/3D8PkeH
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
December 13, 2024 at 6:23 PM
That scene won't leave your brain alone, but you're "not supposed" to write it yet?
Plot twist: Write it anyway.
Your story. Your rules.
No one cares which scene you wrote first - they just want the story. ✨
https://bit.ly/3D8PkeH
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Plot twist: Write it anyway.
Your story. Your rules.
No one cares which scene you wrote first - they just want the story. ✨
https://bit.ly/3D8PkeH
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
"This planner will fix everything!"
...said every productivity guru who doesn't understand ADHD 🙄
New post: Time management strategies actually designed for creative brains!
Read more: https://bit.ly/4gpjNDG
#ADHDWriter #WritingCommunity #Productivity #AmWriting
...said every productivity guru who doesn't understand ADHD 🙄
New post: Time management strategies actually designed for creative brains!
Read more: https://bit.ly/4gpjNDG
#ADHDWriter #WritingCommunity #Productivity #AmWriting
December 11, 2024 at 6:23 PM
"This planner will fix everything!"
...said every productivity guru who doesn't understand ADHD 🙄
New post: Time management strategies actually designed for creative brains!
Read more: https://bit.ly/4gpjNDG
#ADHDWriter #WritingCommunity #Productivity #AmWriting
...said every productivity guru who doesn't understand ADHD 🙄
New post: Time management strategies actually designed for creative brains!
Read more: https://bit.ly/4gpjNDG
#ADHDWriter #WritingCommunity #Productivity #AmWriting
If you're not busy, could you head over to www.writeyourownpath.com and poke around a little? I just installed Google Analytics and I want to make sure it's working properly.
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Write Your Own Path: Self-Publishing Help for Neurodivergent Authors
Empower your self-publishing journey. Resources and tips tailored for neurodivergent and ADHD authors to simplify the publishing process.
www.writeyourownpath.com
December 10, 2024 at 1:19 AM
If you're not busy, could you head over to www.writeyourownpath.com and poke around a little? I just installed Google Analytics and I want to make sure it's working properly.
If you want to see what's coming up, click the subscribe button to get new posts delivered straight to your inbox!
If you want to see what's coming up, click the subscribe button to get new posts delivered straight to your inbox!
Reposted by Quinn Brooks-Ward
The problem with ADHD'ers using urgency/anxiety as our primary fuel to start shit is that there's a magical point after which more urgency/anxiety makes it LESS (often much less) likely that actually start.
The best part is: you usually can't tell which side of that point you're on
The best part is: you usually can't tell which side of that point you're on
December 5, 2024 at 7:38 PM
The problem with ADHD'ers using urgency/anxiety as our primary fuel to start shit is that there's a magical point after which more urgency/anxiety makes it LESS (often much less) likely that actually start.
The best part is: you usually can't tell which side of that point you're on
The best part is: you usually can't tell which side of that point you're on
Curiosity question: What is your biggest pain point when you take classes to help you further your writing career? What keeps you from either completing them or feeling successful?
December 5, 2024 at 8:11 PM
Curiosity question: What is your biggest pain point when you take classes to help you further your writing career? What keeps you from either completing them or feeling successful?
Today marked the first and last time I go Black Friday shopping in person. Mad props to those who love this but I did not!
November 29, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Today marked the first and last time I go Black Friday shopping in person. Mad props to those who love this but I did not!
You know you’re in Wisconsin when every bar in town is packed at 6:30 the night before Thanksgiving.
November 28, 2024 at 1:11 AM
You know you’re in Wisconsin when every bar in town is packed at 6:30 the night before Thanksgiving.
While a controversial topic, this is a great use for GPT if you're not sure about how to craft great alt text.
It's weird seeing so many cartoonists here not use alt text. Yeah, it might take a minute or two, but I guarantee they'd see engagement spike.
A lot of people only repost things that have alt text, so not using it instantly cuts off a significant amount of reposts. All to save a couple minutes.
A lot of people only repost things that have alt text, so not using it instantly cuts off a significant amount of reposts. All to save a couple minutes.
November 27, 2024 at 4:54 PM
While a controversial topic, this is a great use for GPT if you're not sure about how to craft great alt text.
Are you using the most valuable real estate in your book effectively? This one trick helped me increase read-through and backlist sales!
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Maximize Book Backmatter: Engage Readers & Boost Your Brand
Discover how to use your book's backmatter to engage readers, build connections, and boost your author brand with these actionable tips.
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November 27, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Are you using the most valuable real estate in your book effectively? This one trick helped me increase read-through and backlist sales!
write-your-own-path.ghost.io/seamless-ser...
write-your-own-path.ghost.io/seamless-ser...
I love this idea! I've been using ChatGPT to help me write the alt text to make sure it's useful to those who need it.
One of the first things I learned about BlueSky is how seriously users take accessibility for all, in particular, adding alt text to describe images.
You can adjust settings to require alt text before posting an image. Sure, it adds a little labor to posting but it helps others enjoy the platform.
You can adjust settings to require alt text before posting an image. Sure, it adds a little labor to posting but it helps others enjoy the platform.
November 26, 2024 at 5:06 PM
I love this idea! I've been using ChatGPT to help me write the alt text to make sure it's useful to those who need it.
Taking the next big, scary step, I'm working to get all of my content migrated to a new and improved blog! I feel retro, but have been assured it's still a good thing to do. LOL
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write-your-own-path.ghost.io/overcoming-s...
Overcoming Self-Doubt as an Author with ADHD
If you live with ADHD, feelings of self-doubt and imposter syndrome can frequently creep in and undermine your confidence as an author. When faced with rejections, delays, or other setbacks in your pu...
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November 26, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Taking the next big, scary step, I'm working to get all of my content migrated to a new and improved blog! I feel retro, but have been assured it's still a good thing to do. LOL
write-your-own-path.ghost.io/overcoming-s...
write-your-own-path.ghost.io/overcoming-s...
ADHD writing hack: Set a timer for 15 minutes and write as much as you can. Stop when the timer buzzes—or keep going if you’re on a roll!
Small bursts of focus can add up to big progress. 🖋️ What’s your favorite writing trick?
#adhdwriters #timemanagement #writinglife
Small bursts of focus can add up to big progress. 🖋️ What’s your favorite writing trick?
#adhdwriters #timemanagement #writinglife
November 26, 2024 at 2:12 PM
ADHD writing hack: Set a timer for 15 minutes and write as much as you can. Stop when the timer buzzes—or keep going if you’re on a roll!
Small bursts of focus can add up to big progress. 🖋️ What’s your favorite writing trick?
#adhdwriters #timemanagement #writinglife
Small bursts of focus can add up to big progress. 🖋️ What’s your favorite writing trick?
#adhdwriters #timemanagement #writinglife
We can call Thanksgiving prep done. The brandy slush is in the freezer to get slushy!
November 26, 2024 at 4:03 AM
We can call Thanksgiving prep done. The brandy slush is in the freezer to get slushy!
Also, be sure to NOT just use them for e-books. Go in. Borrow physical copies. Don't let libraries get shut down because they're not valuable.
This is your reminder to get a library card. They have so many services and basically all of them are free.
November 26, 2024 at 1:39 AM
Also, be sure to NOT just use them for e-books. Go in. Borrow physical copies. Don't let libraries get shut down because they're not valuable.
At some point, people will need to realize being all-or-nothing on every issue won't get them the results they want to see. For one thing, it's impossible to please people who keep moving the goalposts. The "yeah, but what about..." is getting old. This is why we can't have nice things.
November 26, 2024 at 1:33 AM
At some point, people will need to realize being all-or-nothing on every issue won't get them the results they want to see. For one thing, it's impossible to please people who keep moving the goalposts. The "yeah, but what about..." is getting old. This is why we can't have nice things.
Let me clarify this: while I talk a lot about writing for authors with ADHD, the true focus is simplifying self publishing in a way that makes sense to neurodivergent minds. All are welcome, even those who are as neurotypical as they come.
November 25, 2024 at 6:10 PM
Let me clarify this: while I talk a lot about writing for authors with ADHD, the true focus is simplifying self publishing in a way that makes sense to neurodivergent minds. All are welcome, even those who are as neurotypical as they come.
Reposted by Quinn Brooks-Ward
As a neurodivergent manifestor, I love this Abraham Hicks quote.
It reminds me that while I have the capacity for great thinking, strategy, and contextualization…
Sometimes it’s okay to just feel the feeling and watch for what synchronicities it might bring.
#LoA #RAS #manifestation
It reminds me that while I have the capacity for great thinking, strategy, and contextualization…
Sometimes it’s okay to just feel the feeling and watch for what synchronicities it might bring.
#LoA #RAS #manifestation
November 25, 2024 at 12:39 PM
As a neurodivergent manifestor, I love this Abraham Hicks quote.
It reminds me that while I have the capacity for great thinking, strategy, and contextualization…
Sometimes it’s okay to just feel the feeling and watch for what synchronicities it might bring.
#LoA #RAS #manifestation
It reminds me that while I have the capacity for great thinking, strategy, and contextualization…
Sometimes it’s okay to just feel the feeling and watch for what synchronicities it might bring.
#LoA #RAS #manifestation