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Strategies for Editors Supporting Authors with ADHD

October 22, 2026 by Laura McKay | Leave a Comment

So, the author you’re working with has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) … now what? As an author and an editor with ADHD myself, I’ve worked with several ADHD authors and advised colleagues on how to support many more. Below are some of the strategies I’ve found helpful.  Ditch the stereotypes  First and foremost, ADHD is a […]

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“Playing Catch”: A Strategy to Regain Momentum with Authors

October 1, 2026 by Laura McKay | 2 Comments on “Playing Catch”: A Strategy to Regain Momentum with Authors

You’re working with an author on a project, and things are going great. Then, out of the blue, they go silent. Deadlines fly past, multiple emails go unanswered and if you do get a response, it’s the author admitting that they’re really, really stuck. Even just opening the document feels impossible.  This was the case […]

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