Founded in 2009, The Rumpus is one of the longest running independent online literary and culture magazines. We strive to be a platform for risk-taking voices and writing that might not find a home elsewhere. Our mostly volunteer-run magazine strives to be a platform for risk-taking voices and writing that might not find a home elsewhere. We lift up new voices alongside those of more established writers readers already know and love.

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Each of these subscription programs along with tax-deductible donations made to The Rumpus through our fiscal sponsor, Fractured Atlas, helps keep us going and brings us closer to sustainability. The Rumpus is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the charitable purposes of The Rumpus must be made payable to “Fractured Atlas” only and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. 

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Oby Frank Arnold

Eric Carroll

Hannah Wohlenberg

Meryl Natchez

Lianne Stokes

This department focuses on developing and producing various forms of written and multimedia content.

Content Creation

This department focuses on curating, editing, and enhancing content to engage audiences effectively.

Editorial Services

This department is responsible for producing visual content and overseeing artistic projects.

Creative Services

This department evaluates and analyzes literary works to provide insights and recommendations.

Literature Review

This department focuses on creating and managing written content, including essays and editorial pieces.

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The Rumpus

Org chart

Teams

Content Creation

Editorial Services

Creative Services

Literature Review

Content Development

Offices

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