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EPISODE · Sep 2, 2026 · 16 MIN

Ep 65: What Returning to Writing With a Newborn Actually Looks Like

from The Writing Mom Podcast · host Josee Smith

What does writing look like when you have a newborn at home? After intentionally taking the last month of pregnancy and first month postpartum completely off, I found myself naturally wanting to return to my stories—not because I thought I should be writing, but because I genuinely missed it.In this episode, I’m sharing what my return to writing has actually looked like: starting with just five minutes, keeping expectations incredibly low, balancing edits with the joy of a brand-new story, and letting my capacity grow naturally. If you’re in a season where writing has taken a backseat, I hope this reminds you that you don’t have to rush your return, or follow anyone else’s timeline. Sometimes keeping that tiny flicker of desire alive is enough.I'm currently on maternity leave, but I'm building a waitlist for future coaching clients. If you'd like to be the first to hear when coaching spots open this fall, please fill out this interest form: https://forms.gle/Bd6AwbRRqpUmboKQ9.

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