Being a parent and a mom is pretty amazing. Most people would agree. But with that ‘amazing’ sometimes comes the ‘overwhelming part’. It’s not that being a mom is that hard. Sure, there are harder jobs. But being a mom is a 24/7, 365 kind of job. No rest, no matter what. You don’t get to finish a hard 8/9 hour shift and then return home to rest and relax. Oh no. You’re already home, but home IS work. So you don’t get to leave.

And if you want to do a hobby, or pursue a career – that can be a major hindrance/roadblock.

Taking care of little ones doesn’t mean that mom shouldn’t have some time for herself. You should have hobbies or something you are passionate about. That is actually an imperative for happy and fulfilled parents. And you probably know the saying: Happy wife-happy life. Well, it’s true, so do what makes you smile more. Your family will benefit from it in more ways. 

Are you a busy mom? Do you like poetry? If ‘yes’ is the answer to both of the questions, then this article might just be IT for you.

  1. Finding Balance Between Parenting and Writing

From the early morning schedule until dinner time, while you manage all the chores around children, you probably have a feeling that there is no time for anything else. 

First, you wake up children, prepare them for kindergarten or school, then take them there, clean the house and prepare lunch, or work a full-time job, and that is a lot, for sure. 

That’s where the poetry editor will make your life easier. All those daunting tasks of editing, spellchecking, and more are being handled by an expert third party. You’re free to do your poetry and continue your busy mom life.

A great benefit is also that you can send the editors smaller pieces/chunks of your work as you finish it, so it’s easier to digest. And since, as a busy mom, you won’t really have any scheduled work hours, you’ll surely be working piece by piece, instead of the whole thing at once.

  1. Poetry Editor

Even though it is possible to write, edit, and publish a written piece/work yourself, people often overlook that those are three different jobs, where each comes with its own set of rules and difficulties, and each of them requires a specific set of expertise in order to do successfully.

If you’re an AMAZING writer, that doesn’t mean that you’ll make an amazing editor, let alone a publisher. 

So, in most cases, hiring a professional editor for your poetry work is a must. 

Bonus tip: Get the right Editor!

There are many editors specialized in specific genres (e.g., blog articles, scientific papers, eBooks, YouTube scripts, books, poems, etc.). Far more important is to look for an editor who understands poetry. That editor will understand you the best and improve your work in a way other editors might not. 

So, don’t just hire any editor – the first one that you find, or the most affordable one. Go for one that has (proven) experience with poetry.

  1. Maintaining an Ordered Space for Work

Workspace, such as an office or home office, is important not just for you but also for your poetry editor. Why?  It’s been established that work is much more productive when performed remotely than in an open-plan office or shared workspace. And people also tend to be happier working remotely. And a home office is exactly that – remote work.

The presence of a steady and tranquil working atmosphere enables you to focus on the economy of your hours. This is because, at home, you’ll both have the flexibility and (hopefully) the focus/concentration, as opposed to constant distractions from external factors or individuals intervening (e.g., chit-chat, office gossip/rumors, questions, requests, etc.).

The same goes for poetry editors. Get hold of a person who has a clean working desk; he/she will be more adaptable and efficient in the job.

You don’t have to deal with extra expenses, for example, renting an office space and paying for utilities or transport to work and back. Not only are you saving money this way, but you’re also saving time. And since time IS money, well you’re then probably saving money cubed. 

It only takes some minimum facilities in terms of table, seat, laptop, desktop and other creative items such as photographs or decorative flowers that please one.

  1. Teamwork is Important

The editor has to follow your vision and goal, not to input his own ideas. To ensure that the final work is polished, effective communication and coordination with others is a prerequisite.

While idea suggestions can be welcome/useful, poetry is quite personal, and perhaps the editor doesn’t get what you, the poet, are trying to say. Work together on YOUR vision and YOUR goal. 

By sticking to the same mindset, both you and the editor, you’ll likely steer the poem in the right direction (where you want it to go).

  1. Publishing

Do you know how to publish? Have you ever done publishing? Yes? Well, then, you’re probably better off self-publishing (if you have the necessary time, that is). If the answer is ‘no’, then definitely go for a publisher. 

Your editor might (and likely has) some connections. If not, simply google for a poem publisher and choose the best option, or the one with the best reviews. Contact a few of them as you weigh your options (cost, your percentage, their cut, timeframe, etc.).

You’ve come this far. You might as well take the extra few steps to complete your project fully.

Conclusion

People often say that a working mother is not capable of achieving anything. Not because she is not skillful. But because she probably lacks the energy/motivation and the time to actually complete something from start to finish.

Well, each woman has the right to pursue her passions in this life. If anyone has such thoughts about writing poetry and publishing it (once it’s finished), they can go ahead. You can do it!

The right poetry editor will help relieve the pressure of managing several responsibilities, and most importantly, there will be enough creative time spared to concentrate on the actual artistry. 

Try to find a quick escape for yourself from where you can work in peace, even if it means locking yourself in a cupboard or plugging in your headphones and playing some loud ‘focus music.’ We all know it’s true. 

Just because you’re a mother doesn’t mean that you don’t get to turn dreams/ideas into reality anymore. 

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