After extensive searching on the Internet, I failed to find a venue for Hispanists to share with colleagues their myriad of experiences with publishing, particularly the handling of the review and publication processes by refereed journals. My motive is not to encourage irrational venting sessions for rejected authors, but to prompt an intelligent and useful exchange that might assist scholars with choosing prospective journals that exemplify professionalim and integrity; journals that conduct the entire review process expeditiously and provide authors with useful feedback for improving their manuscripts. Many true horror stories have been shared at academic conferences and within language and literature departments across the country, and these should indeed be shared here to help each other avoid potential pitfalls. Besides assisting our fellow scholars, if this blog also succeeds at ultimately improving the management of certain refereed journals, then many in the profession will benefit.
I have submitted a couple of articles over the years, and I have found the BCom readers to be serious and reasonable. The journal is of course for specialists in the Spanish comedia, and they are open to a variety of critical approaches, which is increasingly hard to find in the US.
I recently had an article published by BCom, and they are thoughtful readers who provide nice feedback. The editor is extremely helpful. A great experience all around.
The Bulletin of the Comediantes is the most important journal for Comedia specialists. The editor and managing editor are both great. I have had very positive experiences with the journal, and believe it is very supportive of young scholars' work.
I have submitted a couple of articles over the years, and I have found the BCom readers to be serious and reasonable. The journal is of course for specialists in the Spanish comedia, and they are open to a variety of critical approaches, which is increasingly hard to find in the US.
ReplyDeleteI recently had an article published by BCom, and they are thoughtful readers who provide nice feedback. The editor is extremely helpful. A great experience all around.
ReplyDeleteThe Bulletin of the Comediantes is the most important journal for Comedia specialists. The editor and managing editor are both great. I have had very positive experiences with the journal, and believe it is very supportive of young scholars' work.
ReplyDeleteAlguna idea del tiempo que tardan en responder aceptando o rechazando?
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