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Updated Call for papers A Journal and Forum for Postgraduates in English In the UK and Europe Postgraduates studying in the UK and Europe are invited to submit papers of not more than 7000 words on the topic of "Literature as Process" within the broad range of English Studies for Issue 18 of this fully refereed online journal. Papers MUST conform to the MLA guidelines for presentation EXTENDED DEADLINE: submissions must be received no later than September 30th 2008. Literature as Process "I always go on until I am stopped, and I never am stopped." (Percy Bysshe Shelley) We invite papers from every area of English studies considering this theme and related issues in literature. Areas of interest may include: -Authorial process (writings and rewritings) -Editing/commercial/audience pressure and considerations -Authorial strategies (such as the fragment) -The status of the author (as producer, prophet, artist etc.) -Self-figuring IN ADDITION we invite you to send us 1000-word papers on the topic of "A Guide to Getting the Best Out of a Conference." We would like to offer practical and friendly advice as to how best to prepare for the conference papers, techniques and tips for first-time speakers, and any recommendations. Any techniques or stories of your own or a friend's experiences are welcome. These papers are intended to offer helpful advice and support for other PhD students who will be attending conferences. Papers on all topics surrounding this issue are welcome. We can also advertise postgraduate conferences in the UK and Europe if requested. This journal publishes papers from PhD or other research students in the UK and Europe ONLY. Please include the following information in the email when submitting your work: name of University, full title of program, title of essay. Visit our website at: www.dur.ac.uk/postgraduate.english/journal1.htm Please send submissions and Forum content to the editors, Shane Collins and Madeleine Callaghan via: [log in to unmask]