Tag: Call for Papers

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This Week in Fandom, Volume 43

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Welcome to This Week in Fandom, the OTW’s roundup of things which are happening! Before we start, did you know that Buffy the Vampire Slayer premiered 20 years ago this year? I feel so old…

First up this week is a call for papers to be presented at the fifth annual Fandom and Neomedia Studies (FANS) Conference, which will be held on June 10th and 11th, 2017, in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. A 500-word abstract along with your CV must be submitted by April 30th, 2017. See the link for more information and a list of suggested possible topics.

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This Week in Fandom, Volume 40

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Welcome to This Week in Fandom, the OTW’s roundup of things which are happening. Before we start, did you know that International Fanworks Day is next week? There are all kinds of activities going on, including fandom-themed online games and a feedback fest. Plus, we recently posted some of your mini essays on what fanworks mean to you. Go check them out! (And please note that, due to this event, there will be no This Week in Fandom next week.)

On a similar note, Den of Geek is asking for your stories about how fandom changed your life for the better. They plan to compile them into an uplifting post on their site soon. Even if you’re not feeling up to sharing your own story, the stories already shared in the comments are heartwarming and worth a read.

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This Week in Fandom, Volume 35

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Each week, the OTW’s ‘This Week in Fandom’ roundup presents some of week’s most interesting fannish occurrences. We link articles about fandom, embed examples of fannish social media trends, and we always ask you to contribute your experiences in the comments. This week is all about how you (yes, you!) can contribute to the growing and glorious field of fan studies.

Since 2008, the OTW has published a peer-reviewed academic journal called Transformative Works and Cultures (TWC), which seeks to promote scholarship on fanworks and practices. The journal currently has three open calls for papers, which means that there’s never been a better time for you to submit your work!

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