postmedieval is looking for guest editors to conceptualize, organize, and edit special issues focused on topics of the guest editors’ choosing. One person may act as a guest editor, though it often works better with two or three in a team. Special issues usually consist of 8 (at minimum) to 12 articles and an editorial introduction. Individual articles can be quite variable in length, usually falling between 3,500 and 8,000 words each. If your proposal is accepted, the editors will work with you to develop a timeline to publication.

In becoming a guest editor, you agree to assume the following responsibilities: soliciting contributions; securing anonymous peer reviewers and liaising with them; providing additional feedback to authors to ensure the quality and comprehensibility of each article and its fit with postmedieval’s ethos and style guide; writing an introduction; maintaining prompt email contact with postmedieval’s general editorial team; and following the publication timeline set at the start of the process. (And don’t worry: postmedieval’s Co-Editors-in-Chief will offer advice and guidance. All that’s required is that you’re committed to meeting these responsibilities!)

There are no editorial costs involved, and the guest editors will have the support of the Co-Editors-in-Chief, the Managing Editor, the Palgrave Springer production team, and members of the Editorial Board. Guest Editors will receive a physical copy of the published issue, and their introduction will be permanently free-to-view online. Contributors will receive a digital offprint of their article. Palgrave Springer does not generally make their content Open Access (outside of a fee of $2780 USD per article or some other prior institutional arrangement). Authors are permitted to self-archive an accepted manuscript version of their article (prior to typesetting). 

Issues proposed using this form will be considered for publication in 2026/2027. Any queries should be directed to postmedievalED@gmail.com. Please submit your application by 1 April 2024.