The Rumpus publishes original fiction, poetry, literary humor writing, comics, essays, book reviews, and interviews with authors and artists of all kinds. Our mostly volunteer-run …

The Rumpus publishes original fiction, poetry, literary humor writing, comics, essays, book reviews, and interviews with authors and artists of all kinds. We publish new work five days a …

Nov 5, 2025 · Taking stock of her own life, she writes about what hurt, what thrilled, and what shaped her. The result is a rare behind-the-curtain view of the golden age of journalism, …

Mar 28, 2025 · The Rumpus will transition to new ownership under Roxane Gay and Debbie Millman, effective May 1, 2025, announced current Publisher Alyson Sinclair.

Jun 25, 2025 · The Rumpus Prize in Poetry, First Place: Georgio Russell Georgio Russell June 5, 2025 "Ode to the Black Man Nod" Read Poetry

Dec 5, 2024 · Submissions and payment for the inaugural Rumpus Prize are conducted through The Rumpus ‘s Submittable page. All writers will be notified by May 2025, regardless of …

Nov 5, 2025 · I study artworks made for the cells and dining spaces in nunneries, paintings whose colors have lost their pigment, faded with age and decay, the gold leaf flecked with brown …

And to every volunteer reader, editor, contributor, and artist we’ve published on The Rumpus: you are the reason we exist. Thank you for being a part of the magazine’s past, present, and future.

Jun 26, 2025 · The Rumpus Prize in Poetry, First Place: Georgio Russell Georgio Russell June 5, 2025 "Ode to the Black Man Nod" Read Reviews

May 17, 2012 · This column ran on The Rumpus from 2009-2012 and many of the pieces were collected for the book Tiny Beautiful Things. Read our full archives here.