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About

Ruminate is a community of creators cultivating authentic selves, nourishing conversations, and sustaining life together through action and art. We are particularly excited about sharing work from voices and perspectives that aren't often heard. Ruminate Magazine is our print journal that explores and reexamines the most pressing themes, myths, and issues that connect us as humans. We are interested in literary poems, short stories, and essays that ask questions and make connections—whether about the environment, human nature, or topics beyond our comprehension.

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Country of Publication & Year Established

United States Established in 2006

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 4 x per year.

Fiction Closed
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
General General
Lengths:
Short Story Short Story1,000 - 5,500 words.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Nonfiction Closed
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
Interview InterviewUp to 5,500 words.
Essay EssayUp to 5,500 words.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Poetry Closed
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
General General
Lengths:
Poem PoemUp to 60 lines; 3 - 5 pieces.
Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Visual Art Closed
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
Artwork Artwork
Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

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

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Image.

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AccuracyWe have not received any complete reports within the past 12 months.
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Kalos Visual Art Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions
Ruminate Broadside Poetry Prize DNQ Charges fees for all submissions
Ruminate Magazine Poetry Prize DNQ Charges fees for all submissions
Ruminate Spiritual Nonfiction Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions
VanderMey Nonfiction Prize DNQ Charges fees for all submissions
The Waking Flash Prose Prize DNQ Charges fees for all submissions
The Waking: Ruminate Online CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions
William Van Dyke Short Story Prize DNQ Charges fees for all submissions

Dates

Last Updated: 30 Nov 2022
Date Added: 19 Sep 2006

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