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Quinn Brooks-Ward @adhdauthors.bsky.social · Feb 3

That would be great, IF someone actually does something about it.

Quinn Brooks-Ward @adhdauthors.bsky.social · Feb 3

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!

Quinn Brooks-Ward @adhdauthors.bsky.social · Dec 21

🌟 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

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Quinn Brooks-Ward @adhdauthors.bsky.social · Dec 20

🆘 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

Quinn Brooks-Ward @adhdauthors.bsky.social · Dec 19

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

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Quinn Brooks-Ward @adhdauthors.bsky.social · Dec 18

"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

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Quinn Brooks-Ward @adhdauthors.bsky.social · Dec 17

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

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Quinn Brooks-Ward @adhdauthors.bsky.social · Dec 16

🔋 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

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Quinn Brooks-Ward @adhdauthors.bsky.social · Dec 15

I'm a HUGE fan of live co-working of any sort! i spend time every day on Caveday. If I'm not working, I'm using it to help me with stuff around the house or even self-care time. There's something about the intention setting that really works!

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Quinn Brooks-Ward @adhdauthors.bsky.social · Dec 15

LMAO, I completely understand! This is when you tell the voices in your head to shut it!

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Quinn Brooks-Ward @adhdauthors.bsky.social · Dec 15

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

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Quinn Brooks-Ward @adhdauthors.bsky.social · Dec 13

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

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Quinn Brooks-Ward @adhdauthors.bsky.social · Dec 11

"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

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Quinn Brooks-Ward @adhdauthors.bsky.social · Dec 10

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

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Structured Success @structuredsuccess.ca · Dec 5

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

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Quinn Brooks-Ward @adhdauthors.bsky.social · Dec 5

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?

Quinn Brooks-Ward @adhdauthors.bsky.social · Nov 30

Did you get one???

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Quinn Brooks-Ward @adhdauthors.bsky.social · Nov 29

Luckily it was only one store and Target was well prepared for the madness they expected. But my feet are STILL cold. Never again.

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Quinn Brooks-Ward @adhdauthors.bsky.social · Nov 29

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!

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Quinn Brooks-Ward @adhdauthors.bsky.social · Nov 29

Dammit!! I wish I’d picked up an extra like I considered. I hope you’re able to get one!!

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Quinn Brooks-Ward @adhdauthors.bsky.social · Nov 28

@jimthedarling.bsky.social thought you would appreciate this.

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Quinn Brooks-Ward @adhdauthors.bsky.social · Nov 28

You know you’re in Wisconsin when every bar in town is packed at 6:30 the night before Thanksgiving.

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Quinn Brooks-Ward @adhdauthors.bsky.social · Nov 27

While a controversial topic, this is a great use for GPT if you're not sure about how to craft great alt text.

Mary Gillis @marygillis.bsky.social · Nov 27

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.

Quinn Brooks-Ward @adhdauthors.bsky.social · Nov 27

I got influence by TT to get one of the "branch" lights and it's AMAZING behind my reading recliner! It's now my main light in the room because it's soft.

Quinn Brooks-Ward @adhdauthors.bsky.social · Nov 27

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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