Call for Papers
Literariness Journal
Vol. 1, Issue 2 (March 2026)
We invite original research papers for the second issue of Literariness Journal. The theme list includes a broad range of contemporary topics in literature and cultural studies.
Themes
Asexuality Studies, Aromantic Identities, and Emerging Intimacies
Lesbian Motherhood, Queer Kinship, and Alternative Family Forms
Femme Theory, Butch Identity, and Queer Aesthetics
Menstrual Narratives, Period Politics, and Menstrual Activism
Gender and Mental Health, Neurodivergence, and Disability Studies
Body Positivity, Fat Studies, and Media Representation
Gender and Technology, AI, and Algorithmic Bias
AI, Authorship, and Literary Creativity
Surveillance, Privacy, and Human Rights
Influencer Culture, Social Media Aesthetics, and Digital Identities
Streaming Cultures: Netflix, OTT Narratives, and Digital Storytelling
Virtual Fashion, Metaverse Clothing, and Digital Bodies
K-Pop, Fandom, and Global Youth Cultures
Fashion, Dress, and Cultural Expression in Literature
Eco-Cinema and Climate Storytelling
Biopolitics, Governmentality, and Control
Health Humanities and Illness Narratives
Trauma Studies and Contemporary Fiction
Speculative Criticism and Futurist Literary Methods
Submission Details
Manuscripts must be emailed to Editor@LiterarinessJournal.org
Author Guidelines: https://literarinessjournal.org/author-guidelines/
APC Details: https://literarinessjournal.org/apc/
Submission Guidelines
Individual paper proposals should include:
An abstract of 250–300 words
A brief biographical note (100 words or less)
Abstract submission deadline: January 31, 2026
Notifications of acceptance: Sent shortly thereafter
Full paper deadline: February 25, 2026
Originality Requirement
Submissions must be original and should not have been published previously or be under consideration for publication elsewhere while being evaluated for this journal.
