Writing

Last month, we invited readers to share their responses to a writing prompt inspired by Maria Odessky Rosen’s essay In Search of a New Writing Nook. We asked readers to tell us about their favorite writing nook and how they discovered it.

For each issue of Literary Mama, Literary Reflections shares a writing prompt, inviting our readers to respond. Our editors provide feedback on the responses we receive, and we post our favorites on the blog.

For each issue of Literary Mama, Literary Reflections shares a writing prompt, inviting our readers to respond. Our editors provide feedback on the responses we receive, and we post our favorites on the blog.

Looking for some reading inspiration? We’ve got recommendations for books by Anthony Doerr, Alison McGhee and Gary Presley for you in this month’s Now Reading post. Check it out here.

Last month, we invited readers to share their responses to a writing prompt inspired by Kim Zarins’s essay, Reading Mommy’s (R-Rated) Book: An Adventure in Three Acts. We asked readers to tell us about a book that prompted them to have a conversation with their children about a topic that was uncomfortable.

For each issue of Literary Mama, Literary Reflections shares a writing prompt, inviting our readers to respond. Our editors provide feedback on the responses we receive, and we post our favorites on the blog.

Last month, we invited readers to share their responses to a writing prompt inspired by Leeny Sullivan’s essay, A Box Labeled “Tinsel and Lights.” We asked readers to tell us how writing helps them understand or preserve their identity.

Last month, we invited readers to share their responses to a writing prompt inspired by Josie Glausiusz’s essay, Ned the Noodle-Eating Knight and Other Tales. We asked readers to tell us about a favorite story that helps teach their children about the kind of people they hope they’ll be. Below is Catherine Gentry’s response.

In this week’s After Page One, Lorena Parker Matejowsky discusses the urgency of putting the words on the page.

In this week’s guest post, Candace Alnaji explains how writing can serve as a source of consolation.

For each issue of Literary Mama, Literary Reflections shares a writing prompt, inviting our readers to respond. Our editors provide feedback on the responses we receive, and we post our favorites on the blog.