ADHD & the Publishing Life: A Conversation with Irena Smith

​Join Author Insider for a candid conversation with Irena Smith, author of The Golden Ticket and Troika, about something rarely discussed openly in publishing: building a writing career while living with ADHD.

​How does ADHD shape the writing process, deadlines, revisions, publicity, and the long arc of a book career? Where does it create friction—and where might it offer unexpected strengths?

​Irena will share honest insights from her experience navigating publishing (and academic environments), including what’s helped her manage hyperfocus, avoidance, burnout, and ambitious creative goals.

​This conversation will be grounded in publishing, but the insights will resonate with anyone building a demanding creative career. Expect nuance, candor, and practical takeaways.

​Open to all Author Insider members (paid + free)

​NOTE: This event will take place on Substack Live. If the Luma link doesn't take you there, just log into your Substack account and you should be able to find it.