CFP: The Journal of Fanfiction Studies (4/1/05 rolling acceptance; e-journal)
Distraction, an online journal dedicated to the study
of fanfiction, seeks submissions for its pilot issue.
Essays are welcome which thoughtfully examine any
aspect of fan-produced literature from any and all
fandoms, including literary, sociological, historical,
cultural, psychological, political, statistical and
other studies.
Topics include, but are by no means limited to:
Character Studies - Character definition or
re-definition through fanfiction, standard fanfiction
characterization ("fanon"), archetypes, pairings,
heroes and anti-heroes.