RipRap Journal 23

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About

Rip Rap is a literary journal designed and produced by students in the Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing program at California State University Long Beach (CSULB). Since its inception in 1951, the journal has evolved from its original title, Hornspoon, until it was renamed Gambit and finally, in 1979, Rip Rap. Rip Rap highlights new and emerging writers from across the country as well as enlightening interviews of award winning, published writers who are featured in the CSULB English Department’s Visiting Writers Series. Rip Rap offers a humble invitation to talented and aspiring writers of all genres and is open to everyone. Specifically, Rip Rap publishes creative short fiction and nonfiction, poetry, and art such as photography, illustration and comics. The journal is especially interested in work that is innovative, forward-thinking, and as entertaining as it is thought-provoking.

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Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 1951

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication

Published 1 x per year.

Fiction Temp Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Types/Lengths:

Type	Length Details
Flash Fiction Flash Fiction	500 - 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces.
Short Story Short Story	2,000 - 7,000 words.

Payscale:

We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Electronic	Postal	Reprints	Simultaneous	Media
OK	No	No	OK	Text format submissions

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

Nonfiction Temp Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Types/Lengths:

Type	Length Details
Essay Essay	2,000 - 7,000 words.
Narrative Nonfiction Narrative Nonfiction	2,000 - 10,000 words.

Payscale:

We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Electronic	Postal	Reprints	Simultaneous	Media
OK	No	No	OK	Text format submissions

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

Poetry Temp Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Types/Lengths:

Type	Length Details
Poem Poem	No line limits known; Up to 4 pieces.

Payscale:

We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Electronic	Postal	Reprints	Simultaneous	Media
OK	No	No	OK	Text format submissions

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

Visual Art Temp Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Types/Lengths:

Type	Length Details
Artwork Artwork	Up to 3 pieces.

Payscale:

We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Electronic	Postal	Reprints	Simultaneous	Media
OK	No	No	OK	Image format submissions

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

RipRap Journal Submission Statistics — Free Preview!

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Accuracy	We have received 4 reports from 4 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported	6 min \| 34.8 mean avg \| 28.5 median \| 76 max days (30.1 std dev)

Other Information

Most recent response reported was received on 27 Mar 2024.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 19 Feb 2024.

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Dates

Last Updated: 28 Apr 2024
Last Audited: 03 Feb 2024 We audit each active listing twice a year.
Date Added: 27 Apr 2007

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