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In this series, our editors interview past Literary Mama contributors to see what they’ve accomplished since publishing in LM and talk about their writing journeys. This week, Literary Reflections Editor and Senior Editor Andrea Lani catches up with Anne Liu Kellor. The first essay I edited when I came on board as editor of the […]

My creative practice, I must admit, felt stuck prior to attending AWP. In the last few seasons of my writing life, I’ve dedicated my energy to freelance opportunities and content writing, as well as teaching. It’s not a choice I regret, but saying yes to these opportunities means less attention to my creative work. I […]

Embracing the Possibilities  When you walk into the AWP book fair, you’re greeted with several aisles and miles of books. There are journals selling a variety of work, everything from poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. I perused through work that explored hybrid and experimental forms, as well as more traditional narratives. Several university and indie presses […]

AWP usually garners several reactions from writers —  It is so intense. I can’t handle the crowds. It is so overwhelming. I don’t know if I can deal with all the stimuli. This resistance has some truth. AWP usually attracts 9,000 to 12,000 people, and it can feel busy and chaotic navigating panels, walking the […]

Over the past year, Amanda Jaros, former Literary Mama editor-in-chief and current nonprofit board president, has been editing an anthology of new writing by Literary Mama staff.  The book, titled Labor of Love: A Literary Mama Anthology, is now in the initial stages of production thanks to Small Harbor Publishing. The collaboration has been a […]

Luck, or its lack, seems to be something we refer to often in motherhood. Maybe you feel blessed that you became pregnant quickly and easily, finally conceived after a period of infertility, or became a mother through adoption after years of waiting. Perhaps you thank your lucky stars you dodged pregnancy. Did you consider yourself […]

We’re excited to launch a new project at Literary Mama that will bring youth voices (ages 13-21) to our blog.  We’re seeking submissions in the following categories: * From teen and young adult children of mama writers. How has your mother’s writing life impacted your life? Has it influenced or inspired you? Has it clarified for you that a writing […]

Welcome to The AWP Diaries, a glance into Publisher Cindy DiTiberio’s first AWP conference experience. Each day this week, we’ll share a bit about what a single day looked like when she was at AWP last week. Here’s a look at her final day: 8:00am Up and eat a quick protein bar before heading over to the […]

Welcome to The AWP Diaries, a glance into Publisher Cindy DiTiberio’s first AWP conference experience. Each day this week, we’ll share a bit about what a single day looked like when she was at AWP. Here’s a look at Day 3: 7:45am Wake up and get ready for the day 8:30am Walk over to my friend’s hotel […]

Welcome to The AWP Diaries, a glance into Publisher Cindy DiTiberio’s first AWP conference experience. Each day this week, we’ll share a bit about what a single day looked like when she was at AWP. Here’s a look at Day 2: 7:45am Wake up, get ready for the day and head out in search of breakfast. 8:15am […]

Welcome to The AWP Diaries, a glance into Publisher Cindy DiTiberio’s first AWP conference experience. Each day this week, we’ll share a bit about what a single day looked like when she was at AWP last week. 2:30pm Arrive at SEATAC and take an Uber to the hotel to check in. 3:00pm Arrive at the […]