2025-09-26 21:32:24
What Editing a Novel Looks Like When You Have a Three-Year-Old
Want to know the reality of editing a crime novel while parenting a preschooler? The short answer is: chaos, interrupted by sudden moments of extreme cuteness. 😂💕
Editing a novel is hard work under the best circumstances; it requires intense focus to catch plot holes and polish prose. When you add a three-year-old into the mix, that focus often lasts exactly as long as it takes for them to realise you aren’t paying exclusive attention to their latest masterpiece drawn with the same highlighter needed for editing.
It’s messy, it’s exhausting, but honestly, I wouldn’t trade it. Finding that balance – even if it means editing in 15-minute sprints – is part of the journey. Every page I finish feels like a small, hard-won victory. Wish me luck for the next round of edits! ✏📖
Need a Break from the Chaos?
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New Release by Siobhian R. Hodges Author
Untitled Decade
Siobhian R. Hodges is a talented writer and creative visionary, with a passion for young adult fiction and film. Her debut novel, Killing a Dead Man, and coming-of-age anthology, Untitled Decade, showcase her unique style and cinematic storytelling. With more projects in the works, Siobhian’s fans can look forward to experiencing her creative genius in the years to come.
