Literary Reflections

In A Vinyl Batgirl Notebook, Jessica Smartt Gullion offers a glimpse into the daily struggle of keeping the peace in her home, and the heroic balancing act of being a writer and a mother: "The kids are fighting again: 'She keeps goin' in my room!' 'He hitted me!' 'She push-ted me first!' 'Mama!' 'Mama!' I wipe a Clorox-coated rag across the blue paint-splattered pattern of my kitchen counters and wonder for the thousandth time what kind of person would choose this design."

Writing Prompts

Get those writerly juices flowing with these sparks of inspiration tied to this month's essay. We'll publish our favorites on the blog.

Classes & Workshops

Check here for available classes and workshops led by Literary Mama Editors, Assistants, and Columnists. Current offerings include Advanced Private Study, Beginning Mama Poets, and Developing the Novel.

Essential Reading

The "Mother-List" has landed! In honor of May, the Mother-of-all-Months, we at Literary Mama have compiled our favorite maternal-centric books into one grand "Mother-List." Read, and be nurtured. Share the Love! Download the list here and bring it to your favorite mama-friendly bookstore!

Now Reading

Each month, Literary Mama’s editors and columnists look in our bags and on our nightstands to let you know what we're reading right now. Take a look at our picks; you may want to add some of these titles to your reading list, too. And then spread the joy! Download the list here and bring it to your favorite mama-friendly bookstore!

Writers' Guidelines

Everything you need to know to submit your own mama writing to some great publications.