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Craft Talk with Rudri Bhatt Patel, Reviews Editor

Today, I talked with Rudri Bhatt Patel, Reviews Editor at Literary Mama. She told me about Naomi Shihab Nye, understanding what it means to be human, and what makes for a really good book review.

Bridget Lillethorup |  October 19, 2020 | Blog |  Comments Are Closed

Now Reading – October 2020

Enjoy these book recommendations from Literary Mama editors.

Amanda Jaros |  October 16, 2020 | Blog |  One Comments

Calls for Submissions – October 2020

Here, we’ll feature new publication opportunities for all our Mama readers. Look for updated posts each month.

Blog Editor |  October 14, 2020 | Blog |  Comments Are Closed

October Writing Prompt: Literary Reflections

For each issue of Literary Mama, Literary Reflections shares a writing prompt, inviting our readers to respond. Our editors provide feedback on the responses we receive, and we post our favorites on the blog. This month’s writing prompt is inspired by Jacey Rogel’s Let Grace Lead and Shonac Young’s The Good-enough Mother. ~~~~~ “The kids are […]

Kimberly Lee |  October 9, 2020 | Blog, Writing Prompt |  Comments Are Closed

2020 Best of the Net Nominations

✨Literary Mama has nominated these lovely writers for Best of the Net!✨ FICTION “To Wish and Wish and Wish Properly” by Katie Venit “Test Results” by Amy Lyons POETRY “Dragonfly Daughter” by Trish Hopkinson “Someone Else’s Ovaries” by Jennifer Ronsman “The Fall” by Morrow Dowdle “How to Explain Death to Your Daughter” by Kate Kearns […]

Blog Editor |  October 7, 2020 | Blog |  Comments Are Closed

Writerly Roundup September/ October

In this month’s Writerly Roundup, we’ve included essays that show us the power of a single word, that travel writing can occur during a pandemic, and that you can learn to love your teen’s technology.

Stephanie Buesinger |  October 6, 2020 | Blog |  Comments Are Closed

Writing Prompt: Jessica Chapman Responds

Last month, we invited readers to share their responses to a writing prompt inspired by Nadia Colburn’s essay, Writing and Not Writing Motherhood and the Self. We asked, “Is your writing centered on your experience as a mother and the lives of your children? Or does it explore other topics related to your life and identity? […]

Kimberly Lee |  September 28, 2020 | Blog, Writing Prompt |  Comments Are Closed

Writing Prompt: Lolita Pierce Responds

Last month, we invited readers to share their responses to a writing prompt inspired by Nadia Colburn’s essay, Writing and Not Writing Motherhood and the Self. We asked, “Is your writing centered on your experience as a mother and the lives of your children? Or does it explore other topics related to your life and identity? […]

Kimberly Lee |  September 23, 2020 | Blog, Writing Prompt |  6 Comments

Craft Talk With Kate Haas, Creative Nonfiction Editor

Welcome to our new Literary Mama blog series: Craft Talks. In this bi-monthly post, we’ll have a mini-interview with our own editors about craft, what they look for in submissions, and all things writing. Today, I talked with Kate Haas, Creative Nonfiction Editor. She told me about Stephen Dunn, happiness, and the importance of reflective […]

Bridget Lillethorup |  September 21, 2020 | Blog |  Comments Are Closed

Call for Submissions – Literary Reflections

The Literary Reflections department at Literary Mama seeks writing by Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and other Women of Color.

Blog Editor |  September 18, 2020 | Blog |  Comments Are Closed

Calls for Submissions – Writers of Color

Literary Mama stands in solidarity with mothers of color, recognizing that more often than not, their voices have been marginalized or silenced. In our commitment to taking a meaningful role in embracing and uplifting those voices, our publication strives to celebrate a diversity of perspectives and experiences of motherhood. Assisting mothers who are writers in furthering […]

Kimberly Lee & Bridget Lillethorup |  September 14, 2020 | Blog |  Comments Are Closed

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