Alyssa Archer on her Career Pivot, ADHD, and Connecting with Other Writers

23 Jul 2025 • 42 min • EN
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277 / Alyssa Archer, longtime indie author and editor, shares how she blended editing, writing, and community-building to create a sustainable, meaningful writing life.Navigating a career shift from fiction writing to editing and nonfiction projects, including the story behind her work on the Book of Birth. The challenges and gifts of living and working with ADHD, from late diagnosisPractical steps to find and connect with other writers to create community  This episode is a fantastic listen for indie authors and creatives looking for honest insights about career pivots, building a supportive writing community, and rethinking productivity. 💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportAccess to backlist of exclusive supporter episodesPrivate slack groupShoutout on a future episode.  📥 Send us a Text Message  ⚡Links:Book of Birth: https://www.newlifebirthservices.com/the-book-of-birthMystery Birthday Club: https://dashboard.bookfunnel.com/bundles/board/pecvzbq4nl Send us a text Support the show 🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices ❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5 🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/ 📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/ The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

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