You’re not the chaos.
You’re the creativity
Now’s your chance to tame your ADHD mind to take you where you want to go.
Learn how to start writing sooner, finish your projects, and use your powerful mind in the way it was designed.
Disorganization
Disorganization
Are you losing the battle against
Distraction
Distraction
Procrastination
Procrastination
You’re a writer with a wildly powerful brain.
But until now, no one ever taught you how to saddle it.
You've tried everything: timers, task apps, bullet journals, meditations, more coffee, fewer distractions. You want to write. You need to write. You sit down with the best intentions…
But somehow:
A single notification derails an entire afternoon.
You rewrite the first paragraph ten times.
A flood of brilliant ideas hits you at once and then vanishes when it’s time to focus.
This isn’t a productivity problem. This is an operating system problem.
You don’t need discipline. You need a map for your mind.
Welcome to Harnessing ADHD’s Wild Horsepower — a transformational 12-week class for writers ready to finish what they start, trust their process, and create like never before.
ADHD isn’t your enemy. It’s your engine.
But only if you know how to drive it.
I promise no one here will be talking about how you need to “just try harder.”
Instead, it’s a creative rewiring. A supportive reset. A toolkit for the way your brain already works — not how someone else says it should.
Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or known for years, if your creative life feels like a start-stop loop of guilt, shame, and overwhelm… this class was built for you.
Harnessing ADHD’s Wild Horsepower
Corral the Chaos, Finish Your Writing, and Make Yourself Proud
a live class by Paulette Perhach
If you're ready to take control of your writing process, but ADHD feels like a wild horse you can’t tame, you're in the right place.
In this weekly three-month class, we’ll learn, work, and support each other in a welcoming space to master not only the techniques that improve our writing but also the strategies that manage our ADHD.
You’ll learn from expert guest speakers, with writers and coaches who specialize in ADHD and productivity.
You’ll leave with practical tools to boost your focus, manage distractions, and harness your creative energy.
You’ll feel like you finally found the user manual for your operating system.
What You’ll Finally Experience:
✅ A writing routine that actually sticks
✅ Focus you didn’t think was possible
✅ Finished drafts instead of scattered notes
✅ A deep, calming understanding of how your ADHD mind works
✅ A crew of writers who say, “Me too,” when you thought you were alone
What Makes Harnessing ADHD’s Wild Horsepower a Game-Changer?
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A Guide Who Understands
Dive into the world of writing with ADHD with a coach who has firsthand experience and strategies from managing ADHD in her own writing career.
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Expert Guests
Hear from experts in ADHD and productivity, including certified ADHD coaches and successful writers who have mastered their creative processes with ADHD.
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Accountability Groups
Work in your small groups of four to keep each other on track throughout the entire class. You’ll be given 15 minutes for a check each week in breakout groups as well.
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Learn to Love Your Mind
Through supportive discussions and personalized strategies, you'll learn to view your ADHD as a unique aspect of your creative process rather than a hindrance.
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Community & Connection
Join a community of fellow writers with ADHD eager to support, challenge, and inspire each other, with relationships that will last far beyond the classroom.
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Practical Strategies
Learn actionable strategies to manage focus, minimize distractions, and harness your creative energy, tailored specifically for writers with ADHD.
Weekly Class Themes:
Each session is themed and structured around the ADHD writer’s journey:
We Get to Gallop: Loving Who You Are and the Benefits of the ADHD Brain
Loving Your Wild Horse: Self-Compassion for the ADHD Writer
The Horse You're On: The Neuroscience of ADHD & Writing
Giddy Up, Already: Procrastination Pitfalls: Emotions, Triggers, and Solutions
Blinders On, Chaos Off: Corral the Chaos: Managing Overwhelm and Distractions
Chasing the Dopamine Rush: Hacking Dopamine for Motivation and Creativity
Building Your Corral: Structure & Freedom in Your Writing Life
You Belong in Your Herd: Managing Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)
Enduring the Trail: Finishing What You Start
The Carrot and the Switch: Accountability and External Motivation
Blazing Your Own Trail: Defining Your Identity as an ADHD Writer
Riding at Your Own Pace: Time Management with Kindness
What to Expect
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Grounding Meditation
We’ll begin each class with a calming 10-minute meditation to help you center your thoughts and focus your energy. This ritual will help set the tone for a productive session and clear your mental clutter.
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ADHD 101 for Writers
Think of this as the 30-minute pep talk and lesson you need to keep your writing galloping forward. We’ll tackle topics like how to wrestle your ideas onto the page, build a routine that fits your style, and stay motivated when your brain has other ideas.
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Guest Speaker
Each week, we’ll bring in someone awesome to share their wisdom about ADHD, creativity, and how to turn your quirks into superpowers. Get ready for insights, inspiration, and maybe even a few laughs during their 30-minute session.
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Writing Time
Now it’s time to put all those ideas to work! You’ll have 10-20 minutes to dive into your own writing. We'll focus on reflective work that helps you dive deeper into your relationship with yourself, your writing, and your ADHD.
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Crew Connection
You’ll be part of a small, mighty crew of writers who will become your accountability buddies. This is where you check in, cheer each other on, share struggles, and get the support only fellow ADHD writers truly understand. Think of it as a creative mastermind with friends who get you.
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Wrap-up & Wind Down
We’ll finish off with a quick game that’s fun, light-hearted, and lets us end on a high note. Will there be prizes? You bet your bootie there will be prizes. Mama needs her dopamine!
Your Guide
Paulette Perhach
Writer with Raging ADHD, Diagnosed at 38
2x million-reader viral essay author
BlogHer Voices of the Year award winner
Anthologized along with work by Roxane Gay, Ashley C. Ford, Mindy Kaling, and Audre Lorde.
Nominated for Best of the Net.
Included in round-ups from Memoir Monday.
Contributor to a 2021 Washington State Book Award-winning anthology.
Paulette’s work has appeared in:
Weekly Guest Speakers, such as:
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Shauna Pollard, PhD
Psychologist specializing in Adult ADHD
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Jaclyn Paul
Author
Order from Chaos: The Everyday Grind of Staying Organized with Adult ADHD -
Catherine Mutti-Driscoll
ADHD Coach & Author
The ADHD Workbook for Teen Girls -
Robyn Greenspan
More speakers to be announced soon!
Registration opens Monday at 10 a.m. EST!
Class details
Wednesdays, 12 - 2 p.m. EST
Starts: July 23, 2025
Ends: Oct 15
Skip week: Aug 13
12 sessions total
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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This class is for writers of all levels who have ADHD and are looking to improve their focus, organization, and productivity. Whether you are just starting out or are an experienced writer struggling with the challenges of ADHD, this class offers practical strategies and a supportive community to help you thrive.
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This class is specifically tailored for writers with ADHD. It combines writing techniques with ADHD management strategies, delivered by a coach who understands both worlds. You’ll learn from expert guest speakers and connect with a community of like-minded writers.
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No official diagnosis? No problem. It's not like we're doling out meds. This class is open to anyone who feels they struggle with focus, organization, and managing distractions—whether or not you have an official ADHD diagnosis. If you identify with these challenges and are eager to learn strategies to harness your energy and boost your creativity, you’re welcome to join us.
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If you’re committed to improving your writing and managing your ADHD, this class is for you. It’s designed to be supportive and adaptable, meeting you where you are in your journey. If you’re ready to invest time and effort into developing new skills and strategies, you’re ready for this class.
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There are no prerequisites for this class. It’s open to all writers with ADHD, regardless of experience level. The only requirement is a willingness to participate actively and engage with the materials and exercises.
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If you miss a class, you’ll have access to recordings of the sessions and any materials covered. Additionally, you’ll have opportunities to catch up through peer support and follow-up discussions. We understand that life happens, and we aim to provide flexible options to keep you on track.