I’ve noticed something that might come from my time in IT, or maybe it’s just common knowledge: it’s generally understood that you shouldn’t bother someone who’s listening to music or headphones. For me, this is a way to minimize distractions while I’m working. With ADHD, staying focused is a constant […]
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When I tell people I write on an iPad, even for long documents, they’re usually surprised. I imagine even Steve Jobs, who mostly saw the iPad as a way to consume content, would be surprised too. Yes, I use an iPad for most of my writing, not even an iPad […]
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As a writer, I’ve decided to dive into some cool new tech to make my writing even better. ChatGPT is definitely a game-changer! Characters When I’m imagining a character or place, I often get glimpses of what they will look like when they’re all done. I might picture a scar […]
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Scribble and the Apple Pencil is one way I get text from my ADHD brain to the page. Typing is another, but one that I’m often asked about is how I get text that I wrote with a fountain pen and notebook into digital format. Well, it’s simple: I use […]
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Plotting out a novel is outlining and mapping out the events in a story before drafting the manuscript. It is the shortest step in my writing process behind drafting and editing the novel, but it’s crucial. Without a robust plotting process, the editing process would be a nightmare. In most […]
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