Call For Submissions

We are currently gathering materials for our first volume, with our first issue due for publication in Autumn 2007. There is no fixed deadline on submissions, but we would ask that in order to be considered for inclusion in the first issue, that we receive your proposals/abstracts by 31st January 2007.
Full-length finished articles are also welcome at any time.

Aims and Scope
The Journal of Horror Studies is the first major refereed academic journal devoted to the study of horror. Recent years have seen an increasing desire expressed amongst academics and students to pursue research of the genre across all disciplines.

This exciting new printed journal offers an inter-disciplinary approach to the subject, bringing together contributors from around the globe, and encouraging a wide variety of approaches. The journal will become an indispensable resource for scholars and students alike.

We welcome full-length articles, shorter papers, reports and reviews from academics, scholars and students from all disciplines. We encourage debate and feedback, and welcome theoretical, analytical and historical studies.

Subject matter may include (but is not limited to):
Cinema, literature, television, radio, popular culture, video games and art.

Submission guidelines
All correspondence should be directed to Robert Simpson via thehorrorjournal@avalard.com . In the first instance, manuscripts should be submitted as word documents by e-mail attachment. Further details will be available on our website - www.thehorrorjournal.com

Full articles (5,000-10,000 words) should be based on original work of a research or developmental nature and/or proposed new methods or ideas that are clearly and thoroughly presented and argued.

Shorter items including working papers/student work (1,000-5,000 words) should apply same conditions as full articles.

Reports (1,000 - 5,000 words) on conferences, festivals and events pertaining to the subject matter of the journal.

Reviews (750-1,000 words) of any published work (print or electronic) relevant to the subject matter of the journal. This may include book, film and DVD reviews.

Abstracts (150-250 words) should be included with all submitted articles. Abstracts may also be sent as submission proposals to the editorial address.