Interested contributors are invited to submit a proposal by August 31st, 2026 consisting of:
• A 250–300 word abstract describing the essay's argument, methodology, and significance
• A brief contributor biography (100 words or fewer), including name and institutional affiliation (if applicable)
Accepted essays should be approximately 6,000–7,000 words (excluding references) and formatted according to the Chicago Manual of Style (author-date system).
Co-authored essays are welcome. AI co-created or fully AI-generated work will not be accepted.
Contributors will be responsible for securing reproduction permissions for any images used in their chapters. The editor will provide guidance on fair-use standards and publisher image specifications.
How to Submit
Please send abstracts and contributor bios to:
Forrest C. Helvie, Ph.D.
forrest.helvie@ctstate.edu
Please use the subject line: Squared Circle Submission — [Your Last Name]
Questions about the project are welcome. The editor is committed to building a diverse contributor pool that reflects the global reach of both professional wrestling and superhero media, and actively encourages submissions from scholars working in international, cross-cultural, and underrepresented perspectives.