Maybe today, July 4, 2026, you’ll find time to write. You’ll fit it in between the hot dogs at noon and the fireworks after dark. Or perhaps, you’ve secreted a pad of paper in the pool bag. Of course, if you’re busy with cookouts and parades, it may be next week before you get a […]
In 1995, I heard the question over and over, like a wave crashing down every time a breath is needed: “What will you do with an English degree?” The prospect of life beyond the safety of school was scary enough without the incessant questioning. I purchased a t-shirt for myself that summed up how I […]
Why it’s important for Literary Mamas to keep posting for publication in 2026. There are numerous reasons why Literary Mamas need to be posting and publishing their words in 2026. Today, many yearn for multiple perspectives and observations of the world, whether in the form of creative fiction, nonfiction, or inspirational poetry. Literary magazines and […]
Get Posted/Get Published: Strong September 2025
The life-work balance for mothers is often jagged during the summer vacation, especially in July. “Life is like a jigsaw puzzle, you have to see the whole picture, then put it together piece by piece!” ― Terry McMillan
The Ides of March have been and gone and we’re heading onwards into spring. Here at Literary Mama we hope your month of March has held some enjoyable slices of time, perhaps in celebrating Mardi Gras, March Madness, International Women’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, or the Northern Hemisphere’s First Day of Spring.
What have your memorable March moments been this year?
As mothers who embrace the power of reading and writing about motherhood, we all know it is a journey filled with pride, pain, discovery, and a constant need to decompress. That’s why the Literary Reflections team is excited to hear from you. The department is currently accepting essays exploring the varied experiences of mothers who […]
If you need time away from family celebrations and holiday shopping this month, here are some excuses you can use for your solitary writing spells. Boulevard’s 2024 short fiction contest is for writers who have not yet published a book of fiction, poetry, or creative non-fiction with a nationally distributed press. Deadline is Dec 31, […]
As a queer feminist sexuality researcher, I didn’t quite know what to expect when going to see the Barbie movie. People often perceive me as femme, but I don’t identify that way. My research delves into gender, beyond identity or physical gender expressions. I strive to unpack the multifaceted aspects of gender, investigating the distinctions […]
At 7:30 on a Monday morning in the high school office, I listen as the principal explains to my ex-husband how he will mentor, not fire, the wrestling-coach-turned-algebra-teacher who called our older daughter a bitch. “Mr. S is young,” Principal W says. “He made a mistake.” I am thinking about how twenty-five years ago, I […]
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 […]