Calls for Papers - Graduate Writing Center

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Calls for papers invite writers to submit manuscripts on a particular theme, subject, or question, typically for the purpose of placing different perspectives in conversation with one another, harnessing the power of many minds to tackle an important issue.

Interested in writing for one of these calls? The GWC supports students' publication efforts through pre-submission review, available via a coaching appointment, as well as through our publication workshops—"Writing for Online Outlets" and "Writing for Academic Journals."

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Active Calls for Papers

"U.S. Navy leaders aspire to double down on technological change in the face of meager resources and institutional resistance. This year's Naval Intelligence Essay Contest challenges you to think about the roles of naval intelligence in this dynamic and uncertain future."

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"Bring new thinking about how the U.S. Marine Corps will tackle the security challenges of the coming decades. No issue is too big or too narrow—as long as it aims to make the Marine Corps stronger or more capable."

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Calls for Papers Index

These sites regularly post calls for papers and/or recurring writing contests:

Center for International Maritime Security
IEEE Computer Society
Military Review DePuy Writing Competition
National Defense University Press
The Strategy Bridge (see posts for quarterly calls for submissions)
U.S. Naval Institute