diff --git a/features/steps/core.py b/features/steps/core.py
index d4bf1b47..66fa1e11 100644
--- a/features/steps/core.py
+++ b/features/steps/core.py
@@ -71,7 +71,15 @@ def set_config(context, config_file):
 @when('we open the editor and enter {text}')
 def open_editor_and_enter(context, text=""):
     text = (text or context.text)
-    with patch('subprocess.call', return_value=text):
+    print("open_editor_and_enter called")
+    def _mock_editor_function(command):
+        print("_mock_editor_function called")
+        tmpfile = command.split()[-1]
+        print("TMPFILE:", tmpfile)
+        with open(tmpfile, "w+") as f:
+            f.write(text)
+
+    with patch('subprocess.call', side_effect=_mock_editor_function):
         run(context, "jrnl")