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About the Journal

C21 Literature: Journal of 21st-century Writings (ISSN 2045-5216) is a new journal devoted to examining the genres, forms of publication and the circulation of 21st-century writings. Published by Gylphi, C21 Literature is a logical development of the explosion of interest in 21st-century writings, seen in book groups, university courses, and the development of online publishing.
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Editorial Team

Editors

Katy Shaw (University of Brighton)
Deborah Philips (University of Brighton)

Editorial Board

Philip Tew (Brunel University)
John Wrighton (Ryerson University, Canada/University of Brighton)
Sarah Dillon (University of St Andrews)
Kaye Mitchell (University of Manchester)
Sian Adiseshiah (University of Lincoln)
William McEvoy (University of Sussex)
Gavin Stewart (University of Bedfordshire)
Barry King (Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand)
Rachel Falconer (University of Lausanne, Switzerland)
Catherine Spooner (Lancaster University)
Martin Middeke (Augsburg University, Germany)
Louise Welsh (University of Glasgow)

Reviews Editors

Rupert Hildyard (University of Lincoln)
Christopher Marlow (University of Lincoln)

Aims and Scope

C21 Literature aims to create a critical, discursive space for the promotion and exploration of 21-st century writings in English. It will address a range of narratives in contemporary culture, from the novel, poem and play to hypertext, digital gaming and contemporary creative writing. It will feature engaged theoretical pieces alongside new unpublished creative works and investigate the challenges that new media present to traditional categorizations of literary writing.

Articles are encouraged from academics, contemporary writers, publishers and readers. The journal will publish articles on 21st-century writings as well as reviews, features and opinion pieces from academics, readers and writers in the field, papers, review papers, case studies, rapid communications (letters), conference reports, and calendars of events and provide a range of advertising opportunities for publishers and academic institutions. The journal is supported by an interdisciplinary editorial board from North America, Europe and Pacific Rim under the direction of editors Dr Katy Shaw and Prof Deborah Philips, UK academics with international reputations in the field. The journal will be published annually in hard copy as well as a downloadable e-format designed to be compatible with e-readers, PDF and smart-phone settings. This will not only encourage full-range accessibility but will also bear a logical sympathy to the range of writings under discussion, many of which will be featured or driven by online technologies.

Order Form and Pro forma Invoice Request

The first year's subscription includes Vol. 1, No. 1 (September 2012). An order form can be downloaded here. Orders placed through journal subscription agents are also welcome. For alternative payment arrangements and requests, please email sales@gylphi.co.uk with your requirements. We will be happy to assist you.

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Refunds

Orders will be charged shortly after the date of ordering. Where an order has been cancelled after being charged but before being dispatched a full refund will be issued. All cancellations will receive pro-rated refunds if copies of the journal have already been dispatched (and not returned). In the event of one or more issues being cancelled, a pro-rated refund will similarly be issued.

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Electronic Access

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Call for Submissions

C21 Literature is now issuing a call for articles, book reviews, opinion pieces, case studies and conference reports for its launch edition. Articles addressing but not limited to the following themes are invited:
  • 21st-century forms, genre and trends
  • The role of literary prizes and festivals
  • New authors
  • Adaptations and innovations
  • The rise of the eBook
  • Digital writings
  • Creative writings
  • Book Clubs
Articles should be 6,000–7,000 words and creative pieces 250–2,000 words. The journal uses the author/date Chicago style referencing system. The closing date for abstracts of 500 words is 1 June 2011 but full articles will also be welcomed on this date. Finished articles will be expected within three months of abstract decisions. Please send all submissions, questions or enquiries to journal editor Dr Katy Shaw at K.Shaw@brighton.ac.uk

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