You Want to Be a Published Author, but You Have ADHD

Ever wondered how someone with a full plate—a thriving business, a family, a neurodiverse household, AND a stack of published books—still finds time to sleep?Or better yet… how they use their ADHD to power all of it? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your own creativity or wondered if you’re “too much,” you’re going to love this interview with returning guest and my SEO consultant, Meg Casebolt. Her approach to neurodiversity in business proves that ADHD can be a strategic advantage, not a limitation.Meg is an entrepreneurial powerhouse who perfectly embodies the phrase “multi-passionate with a mission.” I’m talking about building a successful SEO consultancy while cranking out several romance novels, nonfiction books, and helping others find their voices—all with the magic (and occasional mayhem) of an ADHD brain. Her writing strategy and approach to creative writing offer a blueprint for managing multiple projects without burning out.This is not a conversation about “doing it all.” It’s about how to let your brain’s unique wiring become your greatest asset. Meg shares candidly about her writing journey: from being a childhood word nerd, to losing the joy of writing through academia’s rigidity, and then rediscovering the creative spark during the uncertainty of the pandemic.Ever felt like your nervous system is on overdrive? You’re not alone—turns out writing romance novels was exactly what Meg needed to dial down anxiety and reclaim hope. This is neurodiversity in business at its most authentic.Here are my top 3 takeaways from our chat:Creativity Needs Structure:Meg breaks big projects like writing novels and business books into manageable, bite-sized sessions—30 minutes a day can add up to published work and reduced overwhelm.Curate Your Input to Cultivate Your Output:Both of us have found that reducing media consumption and focusing on our unique perspectives boosts creativity and clarity—whether you’re writing, building, or rebranding.Honor Your Brain (and Your Needs):It’s not about doing it all—it's about doing what fuels you. Speaker B balances left- and right-brain work, has learned to say no to platforms that drain her energy, and finds flow by following her interests and intrinsic motivations.About today’s guest, Meg Casebolt:Meg Casebolt helps experienced founders, consultants, and creators become findable in AI-powered search—not through keyword tactics, but through strategic authority positioning.As founder of Love At First Search, she works with experts who don’t need more SEO advice but do need a new way to be understood by modern search systems. Her approach focuses on helping people become quotable and recommendable: teaching them to claim specific expertise territory and build the signals AI uses to evaluate credibility.Diann’s Note: After I lost 10k followers on social media accounts overnight due to hackers, I was determined to learn SEO and started working with Meg. Within 1 year, I rank at the top of all search engines in my niche, and 50% of my clients now find me through online search. Meg’s Body of Work: Love at First Search / Signal - SEO membership program (affiliate)Aggressively Human podcast with Jessica LackeySocial Slowdown Meg’s podcast and bookHappily Ever Indie - for self-published romance authorsMeg’s romance novels under her pseudonym Bailey Seaborn Recommended by Meg during the episode:Lacy Boggs, The Content Direction AgencyJoanna Wiebe - 12 Books That Will Make You Insanely Smart Your ADHD-ish™ host, Diann Wingert Diann Wingert brings decades of experience as a psychotherapist and serial business owner and is now a sought-after coach to entrepreneurs with ADHD traits. Diann is a fierce advocate for self-acceptance and meaningful growth at the intersection of neurodivergence and entrepreneurship. She is the creator of the ADHD-ish Method and host of the top-rated ADHD-ish podcast.Connect with DiannReady to work with an ADHD-informed business strategist and coach? Book a free consultation with me. © 2026 ADHD-ish™ Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops / Outro music by Vladimir / Bobi Music / All rights reserved.