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Watch Recorded Virtual Information Session: How to Get Published in JAF

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Thinking of submitting to the Journal of American Folklore? Wondering what makes a great article? Watch the recording of this virtual information session with the JAF Editorial Collective that answers your questions and gives you practical advice for preparing your manuscript. The team discusses the key things to consider for getting published and avoiding a rejection and answers questions from the audience. The session was recorded on March 25, 2026 and includes closed captioning.

JAF Editorial Collective

Norma E. Cantú, Trinity University, TX, USA
Coppélie Cocq, Umeå University, Sweden
Tim Frandy, University of British Columbia, Canada
Lisa Gabbert, Utah State University, USA
Shelley Ingram, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, USA
Lorraine Walsh Cashman, Senior Managing Editor

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