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Mark Athitakis Talks Book Blogging
“I think there’s a lot of thoughtful engagement with books on blogs—a lot of quick-hit riffing and expressions of enthusiasm, and I participate in some of that myself. That has its place—I wouldn’t do it if I think it didn’t—but…
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The Rumpus Sunday Book Blog Roundup
The book blogs are full of awesome this week. You should read them. How to write to an editor: “I have given your request for evidence 23 hours of thought, the proper number of hours to come up with the…
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The Rumpus Sunday Book Review Supplement
This week, Rumpus Books reviewed three novels and a collection of poems. Come read!
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SMALL POTATOES:
PalindromeSee a large scale, hand drawn version of this piece at 4 Barrel cafe, 375 Valencia Street, San Francisco Opening reception and Rumpus party Friday, October 9th, 6-8pm angrylittlepotatoes.com …
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Poetic Lives Online: Links by Brian Spears
The deadline for entry into the Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg poetry prizes is nearing. These are some of the most generous poetry prizes available, and they give a large number of them every year. The Rumpus interviewed Mary Rosenberg last March…
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Did You Miss?
It’s been a fascinating couple of weeks here at The Rumpus. Here’s a taste of what you might have missed. Join the conversation at The Blurb#10, especially if you’re a writer, or worse, an employer of writers. Sheera Talpaz makes…
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Science Saturday
Lots of fascinating science news this week. Here we go. The IgNobel Prizes were given out last night, and the honored research included a bra that doubles as a gas mask, diamonds made from tequila, and the discovery that an…
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Have you always wanted to write for The Rumpus part two
Yesterday, Stephen made you an incredible offer. I’m here to expand it. Do you have a favorite obscure poem (and no, poems are not necessarily obscure) or collection of poems you wish you could bring more attention to? Send me…
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Saturday Morning Links
If you’re not reading Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal, you ought to be. This dog would be fully justified in refusing to warn its owners in the event of a house fire. I can’t really top the title of this website:…
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Swinging Modern Sounds #15: On Technique
In popular music circles, these days, very good instrumental technique is often considered bad form.
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Hockey-Playing Polar Bear From Space
The only way this video could be more awesome is if there were ninja-pirates, or if the makers used Europe as the backing band instead of Kenny Loggins.