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Thursday, December 28, 2023

Call for Book Chapters: Voices Unveiled: Women in Literary Landscapes-March, 2024




The profound and transformative impact of women in literary landscapes cannot be overstated. Women writers have not only enriched the literary canon with their unique voices and perspectives but also challenged societal norms, broadening the scope of narratives. Their contributions span diverse genres, historical periods, and cultural contexts, unveiling hidden stories and reshaping the literary terrain. From advocating for social change to expressing nuanced experiences, the influence of women in literature is an indispensable force that continues to shape our understanding of the human experience.
It is with great enthusiasm that we announce a call for book chapters that explore the multifaceted relationship between women and literature. This upcoming edited volume aims to delve into the diverse roles, representations, and contributions of women in literary works across genres, cultures, and historical periods.






Scope and Focus:
We invite contributions that analyze, critique, or celebrate the portrayal of women in literature. Potential topics may include, but are not limited to:
  • Representation of women in classic and contemporary literature
  • Feminist perspectives in literary works
  • Women writers and their impact on literary movements
  • Gender dynamics and power structures in literature
  • Women and linguistic and cultural influence
  • Masculinity/ Male gaze and womanhood
  • Intersectionality: exploring race, class, sexuality, and other identities in women’s literature
  • Women as readers, critics, and consumers of literature
  • Challenges and triumphs of women authors in the literary world
  • Women and the partition/post-partition literature


Submission Guidelines:
The proposed chapters must be authentic and not previously published. The chapter length should span between 5,000 to 8,000 words (including references), utilizing Times New Roman font size 12 with double spacing in between lines. References and citations should follow the MLA Handbook's guidelines (9th Edition) without incorporating any footnotes but instead containing end notes. A statement declaring that the work is an original piece that has not been published elsewhere or is under consideration for publication must be included.


Additionally, an abstract of no more than 500 words with five keywords should be provided alongside a short biographical note about the contributor/s indicating their name(s), institutional affiliation(s), brief career history, postal address(es), contact address(es) (both personal and office), and email id as a single attachment.


Kindly forward submissions to editorwomenlit2024@gmail.com


Important Dates:
Abstract Submission Deadline: 05 January, 2024
Notification of Acceptance: 10 January, 2024
Full Chapter Submission Deadline: 1st February, 2024
Anticipated Publication: 15 March, 2024





Editorial Team:
Nadeem Jahangir Bhat
Assistant Professor
University of Kashmir
Hazratbal Srinagar-190006
Jammu and Kashmir




Dr Shabina Fatima
Assistant Professor
Government College Khaniyadhana,
Shivpuri, MP – 473990
shabinafatima84@gmail.com



About the Publisher:
The book will be published by a reputed publisher known for its commitment to scholarly excellence and contributions to the field of literature.
Note: Each contributor will get a copy of the book at nominal cost. No other charges will be applied.
We look forward to receiving your insightful contributions that will contribute to a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic relationship between women and literature.