Writing a book about single mums

[AM]

I have always wanted to write a book, I'm thinking maybe one about single women raising children??

I think it is a fascinating subject, with many social ramifications, I'd love to explore it more with research, talking to solo mums about their experiences, highs, lows, motivations, insights etc, and collate it all into a book.

I find single mums are often misunderstood and maligned by large parts of society, I think if a book could get their honest experiences out there and raise the awareness of the average person, it could only be a good thing, as well as possibly acting as a resource for women scared of taking the plunge into singlehood for whatever reason, and as a way to help other mums feel a bit of sisterhood perhaps by way of reading of others experiences.

Would any of you single mums be interested in answering some questions as part of my research if/when I go ahead on this???

It's just a tiny seed of an idea at the moment...

[JadeyBaby2]

Sure, I'd love to be of help - anything that helps other single parents out there. I like the idea - there isn't a lot of self help books etc out there for single parents (that are with the times).

[~BEXTER~]

I'll answer some questions for you too.

[hubberonholidays]

I'd love to answer questions too - it's always interesting to hear about other single parents experiences.

[Fuchsia!]

I'd help you for sure! I have thought about writing a book for single mums, but i wouldn't have any idea how to! I think its a really good idea, so count me in if you need any questions answered

[Bountiful]

The book idea is fantastic! I agree that single mothers are definitely misrepresented ... in my experience, married women see us as a 'threat', single men see us as an easy target ... and in both cases nothing could be further than the truth :laughing: :rolleyes:

Count me in - I'd love to hear of your progress as the seeds of this idea come together :)

[murrythecat]

me to.. sounds like a great idea! be ready for a great deal of flack from the media though.. they love to slag off single mums!

btw why isn't there a website.. a portal of information.. the sort of think like 'you're considering leaving your partner.. this is what you need to know' or 'you've just left/or been left by your partner.. this is what you need to do'.. i know for myself.. i was very confused about the CSA.. I thought they contacted him! I didn't realise I had to contact them to get things going.. as a result I lost several week so of payment!

[Ana Gram]

Great idea! I'm happy to answer questions.

[peanutbutter&jelly]

Great idea AM, I was 12 when my Dad left my Mum (man enough to leave her a note letting her know, when he went to work one night :( ) I think it would have been something really valuable for her then, and even now sometimes with a 17 year old, 19 year old and 21 year old :)

[faroutbrusselsprout]

Hi A.
I was a single mummy but have since married and had more babies.
Would love to assist in helping your seed grow!

[chrysalis]

sure thing!

good luck with your project