Writing Prompt

Between Valentine’s Day, my oldest daughter’s birthday, and my wedding anniversary all within five days of each other, there’s no shortage of opportunities to tell my family I love them in February. With all the activity and excitement, it can be easy for me to neglect the things I need to flourish as both a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Literary Mama is pleased to share this exciting information about the Embracing Our Differences’ 2023 International Exhibit Celebrating Diversity Since 2004, Embracing Our Differences has used the power of art and prose to promote diversity. The centerpiece of Embracing Our Differences is an outdoor juried art exhibit featuring 50 billboard size images created by local, […]

Welcome back to our monthly social media writing prompt series, #MamaAnd. We loved reading your contributions to June’s Prompt! Here are a few of our favorites. Staff picks from June’s #MamaAndTeeth Our prompt for July is: Mama And Revolution Whether it’s flash fiction, micro-story, drabble, found or short poetry, or even art, each prompt will […]

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 […]

Our regular “Mama And” prompt series is back! Thank you to all who participated in our first-ever #MamaAndWriting week in May. Our staff enjoyed writing and connecting with the writer mama community. If you missed the Wrap Party or want to replay it, you can watch the AMA portion here. Here are some of our favorite […]