Writing new stories is always on my mind. I can edit well enough and i do have enough stories in the files to let 2016 go out as editing year, but I want to write 2 novels by the end of the year. I am working on book 4 in my series and it’s slow going.
It’s hard to talk about book 4 when I’ve not launched books 1, 2, or 3. They are all in the editing stages.
But new material, it’s HARD. I understand George RR Martin a lot these days. You want your story to be the best. And for new material everything has to be just right.
My mind is constantly on my unborn baby that is due to the world in 12 weeks. She’s a kicker and super active. I can’t wait to meet her. The house has to be right.
But I also need to set the example that you go out into the world and do what you say. You make your own fate. Now it’s up to me to show that to my baby. She’ll learn success is earned by those who don’t give up.
So my writing progress is SLOW going. Book 4 is moving but it’s a snail’s pace. Then book 2 of my Queen gene series is half done. These are the two books I want done by 2016. (If you want to vote for book one to win Kindle Scout, and then if I win you get the book for free, then please click here: https://kindlescout.amazon.com/p/3TPHGCQWRZ7HH
This weekend I’m off to be on my first monthly podcast with friends. We’re videotaping and doing audio. The subject is going to be marketing so I’ll mention my newsletter sign ups and changes I made there. Hope you like the podcast when we launch.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you keep writing when you are pregnant and struggling to focus?
Writing while pregnant means accepting slow progress rather than stopping entirely. With a baby due in 12 weeks and constant mental preoccupation with preparations, progress on new material can feel like a snail’s pace. The key mindset is consistency over speed — showing up daily reinforces the habit and sets an example that success comes to those who don’t give up.
What is the difference between editing existing work and writing new material as an author?
Editing existing work is generally more manageable than writing new material, which requires everything to feel just right before the words flow. An author with multiple finished manuscripts can designate a year to editing while still attempting to write new novels. New material demands deeper creative focus, making it significantly harder during life disruptions like pregnancy.
Should a pregnant author focus on editing old manuscripts or pushing to write new books?
For pregnant authors, prioritizing editing existing manuscripts is a practical strategy since it requires less raw creative energy than generating new material. However, abandoning new writing entirely isn’t necessary — setting modest goals, like completing two novels by year’s end even at a slow pace, keeps momentum alive. Balancing both is possible, but editing is the more realistic priority during pregnancy.
