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MotherWriters

100 Words of Advice from Ellen Elder, Poetry Editor

I always advise students to be wary of workshopping a poem like a checklist. Still, there are keys to a successful poem: arresting images, attention to metaphorical and sensual language, a wariness of abstraction, an awareness of sound and form, effective line breaks and an unpredictable ending. But what writers of poetry often overlook is […]

Blog Editor |  February 20, 2023 | | Blog |  3 Comments

100 Words of Advice from Holly Rizzuto Palker, Profiles Editor

Observe. Listen. There is value in every writer’s words, seasoned or novice. There aren’t stupid questions so ask them. Knowledge equals growth. Act on the afforded understanding, follow the path, and seize the opportunities even if they differ from your vision. Be humble. Accept all work offered because it leads to more opportunities. Write at […]

Blog Editor |  October 24, 2022 | | Blog |  One Comments

100 Words of Advice from Rhonda Havig, Newsletter Editor

When I struggle with writing, I say to myself: write from where you are. It’s a reminder to accept where I am in my writing life and let go of frustration over not being somewhere — or someone — else. When you feel the same way, think about where you are and be there. Feeling […]

Blog Editor |  September 23, 2022 | | Blog |  No comments

100 Words of Advice from Jenny Bartoy, Managing Editor

A friend recently asked me how to make disjointed memories come together when writing about her grandmother, who died when my friend was twenty. “What question are you trying to answer about your grandmother?” I asked. When crafting creative nonfiction, it’s common to begin with vivid glimpses of memory that compel us to the page. […]

Blog Editor & Jenny Bartoy |  August 22, 2022 | | Blog |  No comments

100 Words of Writing Advice from Tracy Stewart, Managing Editor

Take a digital writing detox every so often. Using pen and paper forces you to slow down, to consider the words you are using. It’s an act of mindfulness in our busy, instant, electronic world—no distracting notifications jump from a page. Pen and paper are markers of time, memory makers and re-connectors. Remember how they […]

Blog Editor |  July 24, 2022 | | Blog |  No comments

100 Words of Writing Advice from Brianna Avenia-Tapper, Profiles Editor

Words matter. Story matters. Your story matters. Tell yourself this exactly 8,214 times a day.  Be willing to write poorly. Expect to write poorly.  When you think you have a decent draft, take a break. Then, go back and try to cut the word count by half. Even if you don’t keep the cuts, this […]

Blog Editor |  June 14, 2022 | | Blog |  No comments

100 Words of Writing Advice from Kimberly Lee, Literary Reflections Editor

“Try to recapture that childlike state, when you wrote just for the sake of it, without concern for whether anyone outside of yourself will like it, publish it, or favorably review it. Write down every little idea that comes to you, no matter how silly it may seem, even if you don’t know what you […]

Blog Editor |  March 28, 2022 | | Blog |  No comments

Join our Team!

We’re looking for several individuals to join our efforts in publishing literary writing about motherhood. Please note: These are volunteer positions. All work is conducted remotely, via internet. Strong communication skills are required. Send your resume and cover letter to lminfo (at) literarymama (dot) com by Monday, March 7, 2022. Managing Editor The Managing Editor works with the […]

Amanda Jaros |  February 11, 2022 | | Blog |  No comments

Introducing: “Mama And” Social Prompt Series

We’re starting a new community project at Literary Mama: a monthly prompt series called “Mama And.” We will be pairing different creative prompts with the concept of motherhood, and we want to see what each inspires you to create! Whether it’s flash fiction, micro-story, drabble, found or short poetry, or even art, each prompt will […]

Sarah Johnson LaBarbera |  February 1, 2022 | | Blog |  No comments

100 Words of Writing Advice from Rudri Bhatt Patel, Reviews Editor

“Look to the blank page as an unconditional hug. The white, empty space will embrace you if you commit to the page. Write when you don’t feel like it. That will help you produce your best work. Let the words simmer and then return to the page again. Revise. Get feedback from trusted colleagues. Submit. […]

Blog Editor |  January 31, 2022 | | Blog |  No comments

100 Words of Writing Advice from Cindy DiTiberio, Publisher

“To be a writer you must read, and read extensively. It is part of the work. When you don’t know what to write, pick up a book. There are times I think I have nothing left to say, but then I read a few paragraphs and ideas begin to emerge. Don’t push them aside. Let […]

Blog Editor |  December 13, 2021 | | Blog |  One Comments

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