In this episode of The Freelancers Tea Break, I share my haphazard journey of writing and publishing my first book, 'The Freelance Lifestyle'. I've delved into the 15-year (!) process, detailing the struggles faced due to undiagnosed ADHD, the importance of a support system with a focus on their collaboration with an ADHD-specific book coach, and the practical steps taken to make freelancing accessible.
The aim was to create a resource tailored for new and aspiring freelancers, with a strong emphasis on flexibility and practicality. This episode also covers the technical aspects of self-publishing, such as the costs involved, tools used, and the importance of a good book cover.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff
00:19 The Journey of Writing a Book
01:05 Challenges and Overcoming ADHD
02:23 Purpose and Audience of the Book
04:25 Practical Advice for Freelancers
08:22 Writing Process and Tools
09:51 Editing and Final Touches
16:38 Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing
17:48 Costs and Investments
22:56 Final Thoughts and Future Plans
I refer to a previous episode of this podcast called Childless Not Through Choice with Berenice Smith
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