Creative Interruptions

Mika Tarrant offers practical, compassionate advice for neurodivergent and busy writers who navigate creative work amidst life’s chaos. Writing from imperfect conditions, Mika provides a refreshing perspective on how to create, even when routines are disrupted by noise, fatigue, or doubt. Through her column, she encourages writers to embrace the messiness of life, let go of perfectionism, and lean into the creative process—offering tips on writing sprints, self-kindness, and dealing with the inconsistent nature of freelance life.

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Creative Interruptions

You’re Not Lazy, You’re Neurodivergent: Making Freelance Life Work for You

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Some days you’re unstoppable — ideas firing, words flowing, inbox handled, maybe even the washing folded (miracles happen). And then there are days where your brain just… powers down. Where starting feels impossible and thinking feels like wading through wet cement. If you’ve ever called yourself lazy because of that, I want you to take a breath with me — because this isn’t laziness. This is neurodivergence. And once you understand your rhythm, you can build a freelance life that bends with your brain instead of trying to beat it into shape.

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Creative Interruptions

Sprints, Timers, and Permission to Be Messy

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If you’re neurodivergent, busy, exhausted—or all three—writing sprints meet you where you are. They don’t demand focus for hours. They don’t require a flawless routine. They just ask for a sliver of time and a willingness to try. For many of us, that’s the difference between “I’ll write someday” and “I wrote today.”

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Creative Interruptions

Building Creative Habits with ADHD, Burnout or Fatigue

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If your idea of a “writing session” is lying face down on the carpet whispering ideas to your cat, you’re not alone. Fatigue (the chronic kind), burnout (the smouldering kind), or ADHD (the caffeinated chaos kind) don’t just affect energy—they sabotage the boring bits: focus, follow-through, and feeling like your work is ‘real’.

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