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Life writing studies, which have moved onto the central stage in the academia, have gained ever more attention both in and outside China. The biannual journal entitled the Journal of Modern Life writing Studiesaims to stimulate Chinese life writingstudies, provides a forum for scholars of various disciplines both at home and abroad, attracts and promotes specialists in the field.


In an attempt to bring out the latest development of the research for life writing, the Journal of Modern Life writing Studiesseeks to, in modern visions and views, explore theoretical, historical, cultural aspects of life writing, focus on case studies, textual analysis, feature studies and deal withissues in the life writing practices. It also takes as its fundamental task expanding and enhancing the substance of life writing studies and stimulating live discussions of all the issues accordingly.The sections in the journal include interviews, book reviews, and biography-writings in the form of various media,in addition to articles. Long-length articles (10,000 Chinese characters; or 8,000 English words) or short essays (4,000 Chinese characters; or 2,000 English words) sparkling with insights and originality are welcomed.


The journal accepts submissions inChinese or English. Articles and interviews should not exceed 10,000Chinese characters, or 8,000 English words, notes included.Reviews should be about4,000-5000 Chinese characters; or 2,000-3000 English words in length. Submissions should be double-spaced, in a Times New Roman 12 point font;or in Chinese Song character small 4font. Paragraphs should be indented, rather than separated with a space. Footnotes are serialized on each pageseparately, with the sign ①,②,③ …. Citations should be formatted according tothe MLA Style or the standard sheet in the author’s field.Acknowledgments (if applicable) should be given in afootnote at the beginning of the notes section.Please include a 150-word abstract and abiographical note.The journal follows a double-blind peer review policy. Submissions should be previously unpublished and should not currently be under consideration by other journals.


The author is in charge of his/her own academic honesty. All images must be used by permission only.


Work should be submitted by e-mail in Word format to the email address: sclw209@sina.com


Two complimentary copies of the issue and a small remuneration will be sent to the author when his/her work is published.


The Journal of Modern Life writing Studies is based in SJTU Center for Life Writing. We welcomesuggestions and proposals, from which we believe the journal will surely benefit.