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26 May 2008 @ 2:04 PM
French Canadian Join Date: Mon 28th Apr 2008
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For the Artists

Hello!

I was wondering what can we do if we think we are an artist? It's already tough to earn a living as an artist without be an ADDer. Having ADHD as an artist can be very hard. But thinking about who I am for a while, I finally established this conclusion. Particularly, I am a writer and I dream to live off my books, to become an author.

I already worked for newspapers as a reporter but I don't really like this kind of writing because it's not creative enough. I also have a lot of writing ideas and subjects each week.

Do I dream too much or can my dream become true? Do you have any kind of advice?

Thanks in advance,

French Canadian

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27 May 2008 @ 11:36 AM Reply # 1
Anni Join Date: Thu 25th Oct 2007
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Some Helpful Resources

Hello French Canadian:

Your question is a great one - for ADDers and non-ADDers alike. You're quite lucky that you've determined your career calling and know what kind of work would truly make you happy - that is more than half the battle. Making a living at it is a totally separate challenge. There's no magic formula or advice except maybe hard work and determination. In your case, it might mean holding down a day job at a newspaper to pay the bills while writing a book proposal at night and trying to sell that before quitting your paycheck. Here are a few articles that might help as you navigate the path toward Professional Artist...

The Right Work for Adults with ADHD: http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/1497.html

Helping ADHD Adults Find Their Dream Work: http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/2496.html

Secrets of Job Success for Adults with ADD: http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/1808.html

Parenting ADD Kids: My Son the Artist: http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/890.html

Finally, our newest ADDitude blogger is in the writing/editorial sphere and has a lot of great advice: http://www.additudemag.com/adhdblogs/3/index.html

Hope this helps!

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27 May 2008 @ 2:58 PM Reply # 2
French Canadian Join Date: Mon 28th Apr 2008
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Thank You !

Thank you for all these good words, Anni. I already went to see a lot of the links but your advices are very appreciated. I'm also thinking to try in photography, cause I believe that I have talents for it.

xxx

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