The Manuscript: Journal of Taylor Swift Studies
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2026 Call for Papers
The Manuscript: Journal of Taylor Swift Studies (JOTSS) Binghamton University’s Inaugural Issue - Call for Papers - Submission Deadline - December 13th, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST
The Manuscript: Journal of Taylor Swift Studies (JOTSS) is seeking academically rigorous research from any discipline with content relating to Taylor Swift, due by December 13th, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST. Submissions may draw from diverse methodological approaches, whether historical, literary, philosophical, or cultural, but should seek to be innovative and advance our timely understanding of Taylor Swift Studies.
We welcome articles of 2,000-5,000 words that demonstrate rigorous research and careful analysis. Submissions may draw from diverse methodological approaches, whether historical, literary, philosophical, or cultural, but should seek to be innovative and advance our timely understanding of Taylor Swift Studies.
Submission Requirements At-A-Glance:
- Please submit your full research paper, including the abstract but remove any identifying information, including name and affiliations
- Papers - no more than 5,000 words
- Abstracts - no more than 250 words
- 3-7 keywords
JOTSS will be at the 2026 South West Popular American Culture Association Conference in New Mexico this February. Attend our discussion “Mirror Ball: Reflecting the Interdisciplinary Infrastructure of the Field – A Round Table with JOTSS and The Taylor Swift Bibliography Project."
2026 Call for Journal Cover Art: "The One" Award
Submit original, non-AI generated artwork for the cover of our inaugural edition, launching April 29th, 2026 to jtraut@binghamton.edu with the subject line "JOTSS Cover Art Submission 2026".
The selected artwork will be featured on our journal cover and awarded $400.00. Artwork is due by January 15th, 2026. Artists may choose to include a 200-word abstract explaining their design and sign their piece.