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I used to think that once you became a mom, your brain – the creative part, the dreaming part just kind of… died.
Buried under baby wipes, grocery lists, and “Moo Baa La La La” on repeat.
Like the you who once had ideas, half-written poems, big creative plans — she got replaced by a snack-fetching, laundry-folding, sleep-deprived version with no room left for inspiration.
But guess what? That brain isn’t dead. It’s just tired. And it’s learning to think in new, beautiful, slightly sticky ways.
And once I realized that, I started writing again – not for perfection, not for fame but for me.
For the love of stories. And surprisingly? For money, too.
This is your guide to turning that magical, multitasking mom brain into something that pays — through self-publishing on Amazon. Let’s go, mama.
Wait, Moms Can Be Authors Too?
YES. You do not need a publishing deal, an MFA, or a silent cabin in the woods. (Though, let’s be honest, a cabin sounds dreamy.) What you do need is:
- An idea (even a messy one)
- A little time (even in 10-minute chunks)
- And a belief that your words matter
Whether it’s bedtime stories, journals, planners, or poetry scribbled between snack refills — Amazon KDP makes it possible for us to publish our own work for free and earn passive income from it.
What You Can Write (Even With Mom Brain)
Here are a few mom-powered book ideas you can totally publish on Amazon:
- Children’s books (illustrated or simple — think sweet bedtime tales!)
- Mom journals (for pregnancy, baby’s first year, gratitude, or even “what I yelled today” humor)
- Planners (meal prep, homeschool schedules, chore charts)
- Affirmation books (for kids, moms, or both — we all need pep talks)
- Story collections or essays (hello, raw motherhood memoir magic!)
You don’t need a novel. You just need a voice. Yours.
How to Get Started (Without Losing Your Mind)
- Write it scrappy. Forget perfection. Start with a Google Doc during nap time or voice-to-text while folding laundry.
- Design simply. Canva is your best friend for covers. KDP has free templates too!
- Upload to Amazon KDP. It walks you through it. You set your price, pick your royalties, and boom — you’re published.
- Celebrate. Seriously. Post it. Share it. You made a thing!
Why This Matters
For me, publishing wasn’t about going viral. It was about remembering I’m still a creator.
A storyteller. A dreamer. Being a mom didn’t take that away – it just gave it a new flavor (and more snack breaks).
And when the first stranger bought my book? I cried.
Because in between tantrums and teeth brushing, I made something. And it mattered.
So here’s your permission slip:
Turn that mom brain into something beautiful.
Write the thing. Publish the book.
Get paid for your magic.
Because your stories? The world needs them. And mama, you’ve got more to say than you think.
With ink-stained fingers and a very proud heart,
OBM
