about us
who are we?
post- is a creative nonfiction magazine published with its parent publication, The Brown Daily Herald. We have weekly digital issues that can be found on our Issuu and individual articles on our website here! Keep an eye out for a special print issue every semester as well :)
You can also sign up for our weekly newsletter here!
our sections
feature
Feature welcomes long-form pieces—both journalistic and narrative, personal and research-based—on just about any subject you have something to say about. We've published writing about language acquisition, surgical masks, math as art, choosing a concentration, and pet adoption, just to name a few! Our articles combine a writer's personal voice with outside sources to create detailed nonfiction writing that reflects a wide range of interests and perspectives.
narrative
Narrative welcomes writers looking to share their stories, with a special emphasis on personal narratives, works of creative nonfiction, and anecdotes or musings about life! Through these stories, we hope to reflect a wide range of lived experiences and perspectives in our student community.
arts & culture
Are you always talking about your latest music/film/pop culture obsession? Are your friends sick of it? Tell A&C about it instead! We're looking to share your stories, reflections, and commentaries on the ways that arts and culture have shaped your experiences. We want to highlight all genres and interpretations to bring out the essential role that arts and culture play in connecting us to each other and the world around us.
lifestyle
Lifestyle is looking for writers who want to share guides, advice, and experiences about Brown University, Providence, student life, and community activism. We welcome a wide range of article ideas, writing styles, and perspectives. We aim to develop creative content that undergraduates can relate to and find useful in their daily lives!
post-pourri
post-pourri is a relatively new section with a guiding force of whimsy and creativity! post-pourri focuses on interactive articles (think quizzes, mini games, bingo boards, etc.) and creative mediums (think comics, collages, etc.).
FAQs!
what is the backpage?
Comprised of three sections, the backpage is a staple of post-’s publications that gives you the weekly overview in a sweeping glance: the hot post- time machine that honors and echoes notable quotes from articles past, the context-less snippets of conversations we overhear for Overheard@Brown, and the ever-iconic Top 10 lists generated by our talented crew weekly. On it you’ll find (both?) brevity and the soul of wit.
what does post- mean?
Beats us! Or rather, it’s quite hard to pin down to one thing. We like to think of it as an all encompassing commentary on the core values of post- —be it a transcendent prefix such as to "post-modern," a crisp abridgement of “newspaper” or “publication,” a chronological indication of how we were founded after the main paper, or to signal an interruption or non-conformity, it can really mean anything that comes to mind.
has post- always been an online publication?
post- has historically printed with the Brown Daily Herald, taking the centerfold of the paper weekly on Fridays, as well as having an online presence in the form of online articles and our Issuu reservoir. As of 2023 September, we have launched our own independent website where you can find our weekly publications, editor’s notes, backpages, and previous publications all in one place!
