The Real Lives of Working Writers
Bestselling and award-winning writers Danielle Trussoni and Walter Kirn host the Writerly podcast, a weekly discussion of all things pertaining to the real lives of working writers. From getting and…
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Introducing the Rumpus Advisory Board
When we shared our exciting news about The Rumpus‘s future last month, I mentioned that we’d create an advisory board to help us guide the site forward. The function of…
Protected: The Rumpus Book Club Chat 93 – Terese Mailhot
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New Web Series Driven Premieres Today!
Created, written, and produced by Rumpus founder Stephen Elliott, Driven “is a scripted series that delves into the world of on-demand car services and the lives behind those who ride and those…
Next Letter for Kids: Kara LaReau
We’re sending our next Letter for Kids from Kara LaReau! Kara writes to us about the time she proudly handed in a report on Marian Anderson for Black History Month…
Who Run the World?
Look through these images, and feel proud. Feel inspired. Know that yes, the battle is uphill and will be hard-won, but it will be won.
Next Letter in the Mail: Nicky Beer
We’re getting ready to send out our next Letter in the Mail from poet Nicky Beer! Nicky sends us a letter crammed with all of the experiences she has during her first twenty-four hours…
Next Letter for Kids: Jenn Bishop
We’re sending our next Letter for Kids from Jenn Bishop! Jenn writes to us all about her many pets—meet and see pictures of Brownie the rabbit, gerbils Ralphy and Flash, and cats Suki and…
Writers Resist: #LouderTogether
This Sunday, January 15, 2 p.m., PEN America hosts the flagship New York City event of a national rallying effort under the banner of WRITERS RESIST. This literary protest will bring…
Next Letter in the Mail: Susannah Nevison
We’re getting ready to send out our next Letter in the Mail from author Susannah Nevison! Susannah writes a moving and beautifully honest letter about leaving—places, parties, relationships, one’s own body—and…
New Readers Report: “The Emperor’s New Clothes”
We’re hungry for more writing from Rumpus readers, so we’re now accepting submissions for our next Readers Report! This time, in light of the upcoming inauguration, we’re asking you to tackle…
Post-Holiday Rumpus Sale!
Got a little holiday gift money burning a hole in your pocket? Need a mug for all the coffee you’ll be drinking to catch up on deadlines? Heading on a…