Motherhood and Writing: An Introduction

Three years ago, I became a mother. Before that, my days consisted of late afternoon writing and editing escapades in local cafes and public libraries. It was where my books and articles took shape, and many editing projects were completed.

Things have changed since May 2015. I am now a mother, and so I write at home, mostly by sneaking around during the night or tiptoeing in and out of rooms. The flow of my writing is frequently interrupted by the faces of my precious daughters. Needless to say, writing is not the easy task it once was. It is still enjoyable when I am immersed in it, but all the sneaking around, the interruptions, and the lack of motivation make it exhausting.

In the beginning, I was frustrated because I was no longer able to pick up my laptop and head out to my favorite cafe or local library, and I missed the ambiance of soft jazz music, white noise, and the sight of books, but after my second daughter was born, I slowly found myself easing back into the writing and editing headspace. I was so glad to finally find a mindset that worked that I decided to start the Motherhood and Writing series.

In Motherhood and Writing, we will discuss how to juggle being a mother with being a writer and editor. We will discuss what works and what doesn't from my own personal experiences. I hope you find value in this new series. What topics/issues would you like to see here? Let me know, and I'll dig right into it.