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How to Reflect on Your Year Without Feeling Like a Failure

Traditional systems can overwhelm neurodivergent authors. Instead, reflect on personal successes and find simple, effective methods that work for you. Celebrate small wins and use them to improve next year.

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Breaking Free from Perfectionism: Tips for Writers

Perfectionism is the nagging feeling that if you're not absolutely perfect at something you must be a failure. Perfectionism will paralyze us and make us afraid to try new things, lest we reveal ourselves as the frauds we fear we are. This annoying friend can also manifest itself

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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 publishing journey, it's easy to question whether you have what it takes to achieve your dreams.