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100 Words of Writing Advice from Carrie Vittitoe, Blog Editor

Type. Think. Type again. Delete, delete, delete. Type. Delete, delete, delete. Ask “Why am I even doing this?” Fold laundry. Take a walk. Have a brilliant idea. Forget the brilliant idea. Take a shower. Remember the brilliant idea. Type, type. Delete. Go to bed. Eight hours later– Take a sip of tea. Read yesterday’s words. […]

Blog Editor |  May 8, 2023 | | Blog |  No comments

Call for Submissions: Literary Reflections

The Literary Reflections Department at Literary Mama is seeking submissions for our July/August 2023 publication. We are looking for original first-person essays about the intersection of parenthood and the creative process, and we welcome perspectives from all genders. For this issue, we’re interested in pieces between 1,500-3,000 words about children’s summer reading. Whether you have a success […]

Blog Editor |  April 6, 2023 | | Blog |  No comments

Call for Submissions: Literary Reflections

The Literary Reflections Department at Literary Mama is seeking submissions for our May/June 2023 publication. We are looking for original first-person essays about the intersection of parenthood and the creative process, and we welcome perspectives from all genders. For this issue, we’re interested in pieces between 1,500-3,000 words related to either Mother’s Day or Father’s […]

Blog Editor |  February 16, 2023 | | Blog |  No comments

Community News: Urban Education Special Issue

Literary Mama is pleased to share the following special call for submissions from M Billye Sankofa Waters and Gholdy Muhammad-Jackson. From their announcement: “ YO! CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS We are working on a special issue for Urban Education titled “The First Authors: Honoring Knowledge Productions of and with Black Mothers.” We’re inviting folx to share […]

Blog Editor |  December 12, 2022 | | Blog |  One Comments

Call for Submissions: Literary Mama Literary Reflections

The Literary Reflections Department of Literary Mama is seeking submissions for our March/April 2023 publication. We’re looking for original first-person essays focused on the intersection of motherhood and the creative process. More specifically, we are interested in stories of growth and/or rebirth related to literature (as in books you are reading) or as it relates […]

Blog Editor |  December 11, 2022 | | Blog |  No comments

Calls for Submissions–December 2022

Welcome to our Calls for Submissions page. Here, we’ll feature new publication opportunities for all our Mama readers. Look for updated posts every other month. If there is a ❤️ next to a call, that means the magazine or press is specifically looking for mother writers. We ❤️ all our Mamas! Literary Mama is always […]

Blog Editor |  December 3, 2022 | | Blog |  One Comments

Community News: Literary Mamas Needed

Calling all Literary Mama contributors! Rachel Stough at Point Park University wants to know about your experiences writing for Literary Mama: “Hello! My name is Rachel Stough and I am currently recruiting for my dissertation research study exploring the experiences of Literary Mama contributors. If you’ve contributed at least one piece to Literary Mama and […]

Blog Editor |  October 26, 2022 | | Blog |  No comments

“Mama And…” September Highlights + October Edition

Welcome back to our monthly social media writing prompt series, #MamaAnd. We loved reading your contributions to “Mama And Back to School” for September! Here are a few of our favorites. Our prompt for October is: Mama And Mystery Whether it’s flash fiction, micro-story, drabble, found or short poetry, or even art, each prompt will […]

Blog Editor |  October 17, 2022 | | Blog |  No comments

Call for Submissions: Literary Mama Literary Reflections

The Literary Reflections Department of Literary Mama is seeking submissions for our January/February 2023 issue. We are looking for original first-person essays focused on the intersection of motherhood and the creative process. More specifically, we want to know your hopes/resolutions for writing or reading in the new year. We are also interested in possible obstacles […]

Blog Editor |  October 8, 2022 | | Blog |  No comments

Calls for Submissions – October 2022

Welcome to our Calls for Submissions page. Here, we’ll feature new publication opportunities for all our Mama readers. Look for updated posts every other month. If there is a ❤️ next to a call, that means the magazine or press is specifically looking for mother writers. We ❤️ all our Mamas! Literary Mama is always […]

Blog Editor |  October 5, 2022 | | Blog |  One Comments

“Mama And” September Edition

Welcome back to our monthly social media writing prompt series, #MamaAnd! Whether it’s flash fiction, micro-story, drabble, found or short poetry, or even art, each prompt will be an invitation to share a unique take on the motherhood experience. Literary Mama staff will select favorite contributions to share at the end of each month. Our prompt for […]

Blog Editor |  September 12, 2022 | | Blog |  No comments

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