Ep 37: Behind the Scenes of Writing With a Toddler: What Actually Made My Seventh Book Possible

In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of what it really looked like to write and publish my seventh book while parenting a two-year-old, working a day job, and building my coaching business. A lot of moms assume that writing has to wait until kids are older, but I share why it isn’t easy to write with a toddler… and how it is absolutely possible when your expectations, rhythm, and mindset shift with your season of life.You’ll hear how motherhood changed my creative process, why letting go of deadlines became a gift rather than a loss, and how “slow and steady” — not perfect or fast — carried this book across the finish line. I also get practical about the logistics that actually made the book happen: micro-writing sessions, messy drafts, simple creative rituals, and the support that mattered most. If you’ve ever wondered whether you can finish a book in the chaos of early motherhood, this is an honest, hopeful look at how it can be done, at your own pace.If you’d like support building a writing routine that fits your real life and helps you finish your novel, I’d love to talk. Book a free consultation to learn more about my coaching program: https://calendly.com/joseesmith/book