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September is Writing Month!

Literary Mama is hosting a writing month for all of September! We will be offering virtual write-ins, writing resources, and an AMA with LM staff to support our literary mama community. Event Schedule All event times are listed for Eastern Time Sunday, September 10 | 8 p.m.: Write-In Thursday, September 14 | 1 p.m.: Ask […]

Blog Editor |  September 5, 2023 | | Blog |  No comments

Takeaways from AWP: The Power of Saying Yes (Part II)

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 […]

Rudri Bhatt Patel |  March 28, 2023 | | Blog |  No comments

Takeaways from AWP: The Power of Saying Yes (Part I)

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 […]

Rudri Bhatt Patel |  March 27, 2023 | | Blog |  No comments

The AWP Diaries: Saturday, March 11

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 […]

Cindy DiTiberio |  March 16, 2023 | | Blog |  2 Comments

The AWP Diaries: Friday, March 10

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 […]

Cindy DiTiberio |  March 15, 2023 | | Blog |  No comments

The AWP Diaries: Thursday, March 9

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 […]

Cindy DiTiberio |  March 14, 2023 | | Blog |  No comments

The AWP Diaries: Wednesday, March 8

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 […]

Cindy DiTiberio |  March 13, 2023 | | Blog |  No comments

Literary Mama at AWP 2023

Several Literary Mama staff members are attending this week’s AWP in Seattle, Washington, and we’re excited to hear what they learn from the event. If you’re in the area, please visit Literary Mama’s table (T1504) and introduce yourself or plan to see Senior Editor Rudri Patel on Saturday, March 11 when she joins a panel […]

Blog Editor |  March 10, 2023 | | Blog |  No comments

Community News: Pitch-O-Rama!

Literary Mama is excited to share the Women’s National Book Association-San Francisco (WNBA-SF) Chapter’s Twentieth Anniversary Pitch-O-Rama! It will take place via Zoom on Saturday April 29, 8 am – 1 pm. At Pitch-o-Rama, up to 100 writers get to pitch to agents, book professionals and publishers. Ever since 2020, Pitch-o-Rama has been held online […]

Blog Editor |  March 3, 2023 | | Blog |  No comments

Literary Mama At AWP!

Come see Literary Mama at the Association of Writers and Writing Programs Conference! Not familiar with AWP? You can find more information here, including a full schedule of events.  Want to know where to find us? Literary Mama will be at Table T1504 in the exhibition hall. Our staff will wear t-shirts and carry tote […]

Blog Editor |  February 26, 2023 | | Blog |  No comments

Community News: HerStories Writing Summit

We at Literary Mama love The HerStories Project: an online community for midlife women who write (or want to write but don’t know where to start.) We’re excited to announce The HerStories Community 30-Day Writing Summit featuring 20 writers, instructors, coaches, and editors, including Literary Mama Profiles Editor, Holly Rizzuto Palker and former Literary Mama […]

Blog Editor |  January 19, 2023 | | Blog |  No comments

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