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Honesty, Truth, and the Facts
At Vulture, Rumpus founder Stephen Elliott writes about seeing “himself” on screen in the film adaptation of The Adderall Diaries.
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Fate of the Writer: Shuttling Between Solitude and Engagement
I’d propose that we learn better ways of speaking up for and protecting that space, that valley; that we prescribe uselessness as a core nutrient, one we’d surely wilt without. That we write with very fierce love.
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Letters for Kids Signed Book Giveaway
We’re doing another Letters for Kids giveaway! Win a copy of My Secret Guide to Paris, signed by the author Lisa Schroeder! Plus a signed bookmark! (Lisa also wrote our next Letter for Kids.) All you have to do for a chance…
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Next Letter for Kids: Lisa Schroeder
We’re sending our next Letter for Kids from Lisa Scroeder! Lisa writes to us about going through a big box of letters written by her great-grandma to her parents way back in the early 1900s. Lisa is the author of over a…
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Next Letter in the Mail: Kristen Arnett
We’re getting ready to send out our next Letter in the Mail, and it’s from writer Kristen Arnett. Kristen writes to us about some weird months after her two best friends break up, and one of them temporarily moves in…
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Seeking a Literary-Minded Music Editor
The Rumpus Music Editor oversees all aspects of the music section, including the ongoing series Albums of Our Lives and Songs of Our Lives. We are looking for someone who is savvy and knowledgeable in the intersection between literature and…
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Letters for Kids Newsletter!
Our very first Letters for Kids newsletter is almost ready! It will have words from some of your kids! And artwork from some of your kids! It’s going to be fun and it’s free and you can sign up for…
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Letters for Kids Signed Book Giveaway
We’re doing another Letters for Kids giveaway! Win a signed copy of Frans Vischer’s Fuddles, with a special hand-drawn illustration just for you! (Frans also wrote our next Letter for Kids.) All you have to do for a chance to win…
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Next Letter in the Mail: Derek Palacio
We’re getting ready to send out our next Letter in the Mail, and it’s from writer Derek Palacio. Derek writes to us from “ a place that is not home” about the person to whom he wrote the most difficult letters in his life.…
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Next Letter for Kids: Frans Vischer
We’re sending our next Letter for Kids from Frans Vischer! Frans writes to us about how he overcame his childhood shyness and learned the art of animation, eventually working for The Walt Disney Company. He’s worked on films such as The…
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New Readers Report Theme: “By Chance”
We’re hungry for more writing from Rumpus readers, so we’re now accepting submissions for our next Readers Report! This time, we want you to tackle the theme “By Chance.” Please send your submissions, maximum 400 words, to Susan Clements, silentjoy2001 AT yahoo.com.…
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Letters for Kids Signed Book Giveaway
We’re doing another Letters for Kids giveaway! Win a signed copy Nancy Loewen’s Writer’s Toolbox—it’s six books in one! (Nancy also wrote our next Letter for Kids.) All you have to do for a chance to win is head over to…