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News Articles

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Literary Mama Virtual University

We are working to develop Literary Mama on-line courses, real-time writing support groups, and our on-line writing support group. We want to encourage mamas who wish to write to become Literary Mamas.

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Literary Events

Coming soon.

Writing Courses, Conferences, & Retreats

1. Courses

MOTHERS:

GENERAL:

REGISTER NOW for Writing and Reading Your Short Fiction. Nervous about reading your work? Get feedback on your fiction and improve your presentational skills. July 17- August 14 (7-10 p.m.) in San Francisco. Taught by Literary Mama Senior Editor Ericka Lutz.

WritersWeekly University- Provides educational courses for writers via email.

WritingClasses.com-Online division of Gotham Writers'Workshop.

WritersOnlineWorkshops.com- Presented by Writer's Digest.

2. Conferences

MOTHERS:

GENERAL:
The Writer's Digest/ShawGuides Directory to Writers' Conferences, Seminars and Workshops- An extensive compilation of writers' conferences from across the United States and throughout the world.

3. Retreats

Resources for Academics

LitLine A Website for the Independent Literary Community.

Resources for Professional Writers

1. Organizations/Affiliations

MOTHERS:
Momwriters

WOMEN:
National Association of Women Writers- Where women unite to write.

GENERAL:
Writers Guild of America- Represents writers in the motion picture, broadcast, cable and new media industries.

2. Informational Websites

LitLine - A Website for the Independent Literary Community.
WritersDigest.com- The online guide to the writing life.
Absolute Write- A one-stop web home for professional writers.
Poets & Writers Magazine- From Inspiration to Publication.

Bibliography of Mama-Centric Literature
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Writers Guidelines/Calls for Submissions

1. Writers Guidelines

MOTHERS:
Mommy Too- A fresh, new web magazine designed to be the pulse of motherhood and mothering for mothers of color.

Brain,Child- The magazine for thinking mothers.

SheKnows Network- Real moms' guide to life.

Literary Mama- A literary magazine for the maternally inclined.

The Philosophical Mother- "Educate a woman and you educate a family."

Mamaphonic- A webzine for emerging writers and poets.

The Imperfect Parent- For flawed, yet fun parents.

Birth Issues- Current options in pregnancy, birth, and childcare.

The Mothers Movement- Resources for mothers and others who think about social change.

Mama Specific Productions- Books, zines, videos, and more for mothers and children

WOMEN:
All things girl- Created by women, for women.

bitch magazine- feminist response to pop culture

Calyx- An independent
publisher of literature and art by women since 1976

Dandelion- "thrive in the wild"

Iris- a journal about women

Kalliope- A journal of women's art & literature

moondance- Celebrating creative women.

Minnesota Women's Press- Celebrating, honoring, and promoting women's words.

nervy girl- bold news for bold women

Salome Magazine- An intellectual feminist women's web site

Soapboxgirls- women's passions and politics

Strut -- smart, sexy, sassy

GENERAL:
AlterNet.org- Supporting independent and alternative journalism.

Brick- a literary journal

The Front Porch- Where people share life.

In These Times- A national, biweekly magazine of news and opinions published in Chicago

Kitchen Sink- for people who think too much

Literal Latte Magazine- Mind stimulating prose, poetry and art

Masonneuve- eclectic curiosity
Mother Jones- Produces revelatory journalism that seeks to inform and inspire.

Narrative Magazine-literary fiction and non-fiction

The Nation- A weekly journal of left/liberal opinion, covering news and the arts.

Paste Magazine- Signs of life in music and pop culture

Salon.com- News, commentary, and more published daily on the web.

2. Call For Submissions

GENERAL:
Poets & Writers Classifieds- Lists submission calls for anthologies, magazines, websites, books, chapbooks, and more.

3. Writing Contests

Writer's Digest Contests and Competitions- Writer's Digest sponsors several writing contests annually.




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