Liu Yumin (; born February 1951) is a Chinese novelist who was the vice president of Shandong Literature and Art Association.
Liu was born into a family of farming background in Jinan, Shandong. His father died young, his mother died in the Cultural Revolution.
After meddle school, Liu worked in a local people's commune.
Liu joined the People's Liberation Army in 1970 and he started to publish works in 1971. From 1971 to 1981, Liu was serving in the Jinan Military Region.
In 1982, Liu was transferred to Jinan Literature and Art Association. He was appointed the president of Jinan Writers Association, the vice president of Shandong Literature and Art Association, and the president of Shandong Painting Academy.