Behind the Scenes of Writing a Book

In this episode of The Freelancers Tea Break, I share my haphazard journey of writing and publishing my first book, 'The Freelance Lifestyle'. I've delved into the 15-year (!) process, detailing the struggles faced due to undiagnosed ADHD, the importance of a support system with a focus on their collaboration with an ADHD-specific book coach, and the practical steps taken to make freelancing accessible. The aim was to create a resource tailored for new and aspiring freelancers, with a strong emphasis on flexibility and practicality. This episode also covers the technical aspects of self-publishing, such as the costs involved, tools used, and the importance of a good book cover. Preorder my book: The Freelance Lifestyle: Your Friendly Guide to Starting a Freelance Business Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff 00:19 The Journey of Writing a Book 01:05 Challenges and Overcoming ADHD 02:23 Purpose and Audience of the Book 04:25 Practical Advice for Freelancers 08:22 Writing Process and Tools 09:51 Editing and Final Touches 16:38 Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing 17:48 Costs and Investments 22:56 Final Thoughts and Future Plans I refer to a previous episode of this podcast called Childless Not Through Choice with Berenice Smith Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Bluesky Email: hello@emmacossey.com Come join us in the free Freelance Lifestylers Facebook group Want more support? Check out the Freelance Lifestyle School courses and membership. Join the Freelance Lifestyle Discord Community:

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Behind the Scenes of Writing a Book is an episode from The Freelancer's Teabreak by The Freelance Lifestyle.

This episode is 25:34 long.

This episode was published on Jan 22, 2026.

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