Hi, I'm Sophia Le

I'm a stay-at-home mom and a novelist—two of the hardest jobs I've ever had, with none of the LinkedIn bragging rights.

Ironically, that’s also what I write about. My manuscript-in-progress is an upmarket women’s fiction novel about motherhood, unconventional families, and the gap between the life we planned and the one we have.(Clearly, I'm still figuring this out for myself. Which is why drafting is taking forever.)

Questions I Reluctantly Answer

Have you published anything?Not yet. Most of my writing credits are in the software industry, like here, here, and here.

How long does it take to finish a novel, anyway?Anywhere from three months to ten years. Your mileage may vary.

What's your creative process?Wandering around the house and muttering until I get an idea worthy enough to start a scene. Drag myself from the keyboard 90 minutes later wondering if I made a huge mistake. Wake up at 4 am the following morning with the solution.Repeat 72 times.

What's the hardest part about writing a novel?Explaining to people that it's a real job.

But it's not!My spreadsheets, Toggl, and husband beg to differ.

Have you ever worked a real job?Many times. It was fine.

What are your must-haves for writing?Water, matcha, and a sportsguard.

What advice would you give to someone who wants to write a novel?Start weightlifting.

What does weightlifting have to do with writing?Something to do with neuroplasticity. But mostly, how I remind myself I can do hard things.

That's so inspiring!Thanks. But seriously, go to the gym.

But weightlifting sounds hard.So is writing. Why do you think I wear a sportsguard?

How do I get updates on your novel?The form below. But I reply faster to texts or emails. Sometimes.