Writing

We’re pleased to present our featured writing prompt response from November. Juliet Kilpin responds to “Have you ever struggled with the possibility of exposing your children by writing about them?”

Two weeks ago,  we encouraged you to review George Orwell’s essay, Why I Write, and explore the reason(s) why YOU write. Read the For Your Journal writing prompt here.  Are your responses similar to these shared by Literary Mama editors and contributors?    “Joan Didion writes, ‘I write entirely to find out what I’m thinking,’ and I would add […]

Check out these two opportunities for kids kindergarten through12th grade.

After Page One: Support. A guest post by Elizabeth Rago.

After Page One: Peer Support. A guest post by Cori Howard.

After Page One: My Favorite Book. A guest post by Kezia Willingham.

Do you keep a journal – or wish you could get one started? This week’s writing prompt asks how you chose names for your family.

After Page One: Motivation. A guest post by Caroline Bock.

Do you keep a journal – or wish you could get one started? This week’s writing prompt encourages you to write about a trip or vacation from your childhood.

Do you keep a journal – or wish you could get one started? This week’s writing prompt asks you to write about a trip to the emergency room.

Congrats to the winner of the Use Your Words virtual book tour contest!