All types of personal essays, memoirs, autobiography, and literary journalism, in traditional and non-traditional forms, are welcome, on any subject. Of particular interest is creative nonfiction that examines writers and the writing process. Presentations that incorporate sound, music, images or video and/or experiment with elements of digital storytelling are also of interest.
Proposals may be for groups of essays organized around a theme, special panels, and (of course) individual papers. Sessions are scheduled in 1½ hour slots, typically with four speakers per session. Presentations should not exceed 15 minutes. Working professionals, scholars, educators, and graduate students are all encouraged to submit.
For panels or groups of essays organized around a theme, please include the following:
Panel Title
Name and contact information for the Panel Chair
Titles and abstracts of each paper
Contact information for each presenter
All presenters must be members of the PCA and must register for the conference.
Please send all inquiries to area chair:
Michael Smith
Professor
Writing, Rhetoric & Technical Communication
James Madison University
Email: [email protected]