This is the first post in a series of three.
People whose brains function differently can often have a very unique voice to share with the world. Often, though, this voice doesn’t get shared.
- ADHD can make it difficult to write.
- Dyslexia can stop people from writing, fearing that they will get it wrong.
- Autism may cause people to think that their writing sounds strange.
My first book
The first book I edited was called Fictional Love, written by a friend. Matthew is dyslexic, and I didn’t see him as a book writer. But, an idea came into his head—channelled from his higher self—and he had to write his book. Once he finished the book, he hired an editor who said that she really wanted to work on his book. However, he had a bad experience with that editor, with the book being returned to him in a worse state than before.
It was synchronicity. I had just completed a Proofreading and Editing course, and put up a post on Facebook. A mutual friend, Catherine, had started checking through Matthew’s book, but ended up passing it on to me. Matthew’s confidence had been dented by his experience with the previous editor.
There were a lot of spelling and grammar errors that needed amending, but the essence of the book was spot on. The quality of the storyline was outstanding, and I thoroughly enjoyed working with it. And the biggest joy was finishing the edits and bringing my friend’s book to life. Matthew later credited me with restoring his confidence in writing, and recommended me as a dyslexia-friendly editor.
Get in touch
I have an eye for detail with spelling and grammar. If dyslexia, ADHD, or any other reason has made you doubt whether your writing is good enough, I would love to help you. The story is yours, and it’s worth telling. All I do is make sure it reads the way you want it to.
Get in touch if you’d like to talk about your project. I’d love to help you get it out into the world.
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