Weekend Rumpus Roundup
First, in the Saturday Essay, Naseem Jamnia considers memories, genetics, and what gets passed down from one generation to the next. She writes, “The brain is a curious, malleable thing,…
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Meet Our New Rumpus Editors!
You may have noticed some recent changes to The Rumpus masthead. First, the sad news. Our terrific Essays Editor, Tracy Strauss, is stepping down to focus on other projects, including a new series over…
Next Letter for Kids: Cylin Busby
We’re sending our next Letter for Kids from Cylin Busby! Cylin writes to us about her childhood farm and all her barn cats—wow, did she have a lot of cats! And they were the…
Next Letter in the Mail: Anna North
We’re getting ready to send out our next Letter in the Mail, and it’s from Anna North! Anna has been inspired to think in lists, and as the end of summer nears, she shares her…
Embers to Screen for One Week in Los Angeles
Embers, the movie featured in our article “The Great Film Festival Swindle,” is playing in Los Angeles for one week only at the Arclight Hollywood starting August 5. Our friends at…
Could You Be Our Assistant Poetry Editor?
The Rumpus is looking for an Assistant Poetry Editor! Gain hands-on knowledge of the editing and publishing processes by working closely with a long-time Rumpus editor, and help to grow our…
5 Questions
Rumpus Founding Editor Stephen Elliott answers 5 questions from Filmmaker Magazine about The Rumpus LO-FI Film Festival happening this Saturday.
Next Letter for Kids: Jen Maschari
We’re sending our next Letter for Kids from Jen Maschari! Jen writes (and draws) about woods! And forts! And creeks, and critters, and popsicles! Subscribe by July 27 to find out all about her…
Next Letter in the Mail: Wendy C. Ortiz
Wendy C. Ortiz wants to have a conversation with people and books. And she wants books to have conversations with books and people. Subscribe to Letters in the Mail before July 27…
Join The Rumpus Interviews Team!
The Rumpus is looking for two Assistant Interviews Editors to join our team. Gain hands-on knowledge of the editing and publishing processes by working closely with a senior Rumpus editor.
Next Letter in the Mail: Ben Fama
We’re getting ready to send out our next Letter in the Mail, and it’s from Ben Fama! Ben writes about the release of his 2015 poetry collection, Fantasy, a hot summer spent with…
Next Letter for Kids: Melanie Conklin
We’re sending our next Letter for Kids from Melanie Conklin! Melanie writes about how she had a hard time as a kid figuring out how to make friends and wants to ask…