Good Mom on Paper

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The experience of motherhood is fundamental yet often overlooked in discussions about literary and creative life. How do we balance the dual commitments of love and art? How does motherhood disrupt or enhance creativity? This collection of twenty essays delves into the complex relationship between motherhood and creativity, moving beyond clichés to reveal the often-invisible challenges faced by literary mothers. Contributors share experiences like writing with a baby in a carrier, missing book launches for bedtime, and juggling promotional tours around childcare. They also highlight the supportive systems that empower writers who are mothers, celebrating the successes and interconnected joys of these roles. Honest, intimate, critical, and hopeful, this collection offers solace and inspiration to creative mothers while advocating for better support for their work. These vital stories, long shared in private among mothers, are now accessible to all who need them. Contributions come from a diverse group of writers, and a portion of each sale will be donated to Mothers Matter, a non-profit focused on empowering isolated, at-risk mothers.