I published a short story called “All My Wrongs” on Literary Mama’s website ten years ago. The story was originally called, “Daughter,” and I wrote it before I had daughters. The idea came to me in response to a prompt for a craft class at Sarah Lawrence in 2006, but I pulled the story back […]
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 […]
We’re thrilled to celebrate two decades of great writing about various occasions and events in the lives of mother writers, whether they be mundane, milestone, or mind-blowing. With Valentine’s Day this week, we’re taking the opportunity to showcase some of the writing we’ve featured that has focused on love and sex, from the viewpoint of […]
Mama writers, it’s your time to shine. We want to publish your writing right here on the Literary Mama blog! In honor of our 20th anniversary, we want to celebrate the voices in our community. Here’s what you need to know. Blog Submission Prompt and Guidelines We’re asking for blog submissions on the prompt: What […]
We love seeing what former Literary Mama contributors are up to in the world. “Literary Mamas to Follow” is a new blog series highlighting the work of mama writers and how Literary Mama has played a part in their creative journeys. Windy Lynn Harris, whose humorous fiction piece, “Dear Quiche, I’d Like an Apology,” was […]
2023 marks Literary Mama’s 20th anniversary and we’ll be celebrating throughout the year in a number of ways. Thanks to the work of newsletter editor Rhonda Havig, we have a brand-new webpage that highlights the history and legacy of Literary Mama. Head on over to the new 20th Anniversary Page to find out: We have […]
We are looking for submissions for a Literary Mama 20th anniversary logo! Next year is our 20th anniversary and we are hoping some creative mamas might be interested in crafting something for our consideration. It would be used on our website, marketing materials, and social media accounts. Please submit entries to lmblogeditor [at] gmail [dot] com by […]