Book Series Title: Contemporary Literary Studies on Language and Literature
Publisher: HJ Verlag Maurer – Maurer Press, Frankfurt, Germany
Website: www.maurer.press
We invite contributions for the next volume of our series, Contemporary Literary Studies on Language and Literature. This volume is dedicated to exploring feminist perspectives in literature and culture, providing a platform for work that highlights the diverse ways feminism continues to shape literary scholarship.
We welcome chapters that examine women’s and gender-diverse voices in literature, challenge patriarchal structures, and consider how feminist approaches intersect with race, class, sexuality, disability, ecology, and postcolonial contexts. Submissions may focus on novels, poetry, drama, life writing, oral traditions, or interdisciplinary forms.
Possible Areas of Inquiry (not limited to):
• Feminist literary criticism and theory
• Postcolonial and decolonial feminism
• Ecofeminism and environmental justice
• Queer feminism and sexuality in literature
• Disability feminism and embodiment
• Re-reading canons and genres through feminist lenses
• Feminist experimentation with form and narrative
Other feminist and intersectional approaches to literature are also welcome.
Submission Guidelines
• Abstract: Minimum 250 words (including a short bio of the author)
• Full Chapter: Minimum 4,000 words
• Formatting: Times New Roman, APA 6th edition, justified text, 1.15 spacing
• Languages Accepted: English, German, Turkish, and Azerbaijani
Plagiarism and Similarity Policy
All submissions will be screened using Turnitin. Works with a similarity index above 20% cannot be considered.
Publication Fee
A publication fee of 100 Euros applies only after acceptance of the full chapter. Authors will receive a complimentary PDF copy of the published volume.
Important Dates
• Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 September 2025
• Full Chapter Submission Deadline: 30 November 2025
• Estimated Publication Date: January / February 2026
Submission Emails
Please send abstracts and full chapters (once accepted) to all of the following:
• Dr. Gülşah Kıran Elkoca (Editor): gulsah.k@adu.edu.tr
• Kanan Aghasiyev (Editor, M.A.): kaasiyev@gmail.com
• Prof. Dr. Habib Tekin (Editor): habib.tekin@marmara.edu.tr
This volume aims to showcase the richness and diversity of feminist literary studies today. We look forward to receiving contributions that bring new insights into how feminism continues to transform literature and culture.