Hey, I’m Candice.
Fiction writer. Poet. MFA Creative Writing Fiction candidate. ADHD coach for writers. Editor. Cognitive neuroscientist.
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7+ Published Creative Works
in literary journals & anthologies
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MFA Creative Writing (Fiction)
fully-funded candidate at George Mason University
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PhD in Psychology
11+ years of award-winning research, 8 years teaching, 3 years academic advising
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Neurodivergent-Affirming
coaching & editing for writers & entrepreneurs
My Approach
Brain-Based
Everything I do — whether writing fiction or coaching writers — is shaped by how brains actually work. I hold a PhD in psychology (cognitive-behavioral neuroscience concentration), and I use that lens to understand creativity, stuck-ness, and what it really takes to finish something.
Story-Driven
I believe we make sense of ourselves through narrative. My writing explores trauma, resilience, and the messy complexity of being human. I bring that same curiosity to my work with writers — helping them find the story underneath the story.
Read My Work
Poetry
I’ve written and published poetry since I was 14. Read some of my poems in literary magazines and anthologies.
Non-fiction (Substack)
I write about being a writer with ADHD, mixing neuroscience, coaching, and my own experience.
Fiction
Coming soon!
Academic Research
11+ years of award-winning cognitive psychology & neuroscience research.
(Yes, that’s an MRI scan of my brain. Who says grad school isn’t fun?!)
I also help neurodivergent writers create a writing life that fits their brain so they can finish the stories only they can tell.
What Writers are Saying
“My coaching experience with Candice was transformative. With her guidance, we identified core issues around structure, boundaries, and goal setting that worked with my ADHD instead of against it. She provided targeted strategies to help me get through roadblocks so that I can continue working at a high level, while taking care of myself.”
— Diana A., Entrepreneur & Content Writer
“In a results-driven society, there’s so much shame if you’re a creative struggling to complete a project. After speaking with Candice, that shame quickly dissipates. She helps you find beauty in your process. Candice's knowledge of ADHD and personalized methods help you get out of a creative rut or when your brain draws a blank in the middle of a draft.”
— Terri H., Writer & Editorial Consultant
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Get in Touch!
Contact me for projects, coaching, editing, or speaking requests.
