Change can be freeing
(even if it's scary)
Dear Friends,
You might have noticed that my Substack got a facelift.
The original title referred back to when I was a full-time professor and how being neurodivergent “interrupted” that career trajectory.
But I am now a writer full-time and have been since 2014, and it’s time for my public face, such as this letter, to reflect that.
(Of course, I still teach the occasional class because I love teaching.)
Although being a professor will always be part of me, it is time to do what the business gurus say and “pivot.” ICYMI, pivoting is scary. Change is scary. It is especially scary for a neurodivergent person like me who thrives on predictability.
As a reader, you’ll notice that this letter and the other essays I post on Substack won’t change much. I’ve only changed the name to better reflect who I already am and what I give to you, dear readers.
Writing isn’t a pivot for me; it’s my full-time job. And teaching writing isn’t either; I’ve done it for decades. One-on-one writing coaching is something I’ve done for years as well.
What I do a little differently than other writing coaches is “neurodiversity-affirming” writing coaching.
Neurodiversity-affirming (or “neuroaffirming”) coaching takes into account how different brains work, rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. It views neurodivergences such as depression, ADHD, and anxiety as having both strengths and struggles, not just deficits. (I help with developmental editing, too.)
My job is to help neurodivergent writers get their stories out there, where they belong.
Thanks for sticking around through the facelift.
Until next time,
Katie
Love the virtual facelift!