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It’s time to pick up that book you’ve been meaning to get to all year. Maybe you’re like me with an ever-growing pile of To be Read books spilling from the nightstand, or maybe you need a good suggestion to get your summer reading going. Whatever type of reader you are, we have your covered in this month’s Now Reading list.

Our June Writerly Roundup is here! Check out these worthwhile pieces on craft and the creative life.

How has children’s literature brought to light something about motherhood? Use this writing prompt to explore your world, then share your thoughts with Literary Mama.

In today’s guest post, Literary Mama reader Caitlin Thomson shares about the joy of working on a novel.

When I can let her be who she was meant to be, we all function together like a well-oiled machine. We can live and breathe together as a family.

Congrats to these Literary Mamas!

In today’s guest post, Literary Mama reader Kristin Helms shares how a spark that lit many years ago, reignited when she began writing again.

In mid-April, Literary Mama hosted its first Twitter chat on the subject of submissions. Here is a recap of our discussion with the LM editors from the various departments. Stay tuned for our second Twitter chat in the fall. For the latest on submissions and our monthly issues, follow us on Twitter at @LiteraryMama. 1. […]

Our June Calls for Submissions roundup is here! Start your summer by sending some work out into the world!

When I write, I dive deep and find not only compassion for my boys, but for myself as well.

With summer just around the corner, the school year winding down, and extended daylight, there seems to be a touch more time to crack open a book and escape into another world. If you’re looking for your next great read, look no further. From short stories, to young adult fiction, to memoir, to non-fiction, we have […]