Literary Voice

A Peer Reviewed Journal of English Studies

ISSN: 2277-4521 (Print)
Indexed with Web of Science ESCI, Cosmos, ESJI, I2OR, CiteFactor, InfoBase
Literary Voice accepts papers on multiple facets and genres of Literature in English, Literary Criticism, ELT, Book Reviews and unpublished poems @ [email protected]. The window for submissions for September edition will be open from June 1-4, and March edition from December 1-4. An article violative of guidelines for authors and not accompanied by mandatory declarations, will not be considered. Literary Voice (Online) ISSN 2583-8199 has also been independently launched from January 2023.
About Us

Mission Statement

Literary Voice, (ISSN 2277-4521), a Peer-Reviewed, U.G.C. Care Group II and indexed Journal of English Studies, is published regularly with special focus on literature written/being written in English all over the globe. It aims to promote healthy, constructive, critical and interpretative writing on literary issues and trends, and provides a publication platform for the talented young research scholars and emerging new voices in the genres of poetry and fiction globally. Besides Book Reviews, Poems and Interviews, we publish research articles of contributors belonging to different nationalities, on various facets and genres of literature, literary criticism, linguistics and ELT. An article must be accompanied by a declaration that it is an original and unpublished piece of writing. The articles submitted for possible inclusion in Literary Voice pass through a rigorous double-blind review process with the members of the Editorial Advisory Board who hail from U.S.A., Canada, Turkey, Bangladesh, Iran and India, and are accessible at their official positions. Literary Voice is non-political, does not charge any publication/article processing fee though membership of the journal is mandatory for an author/s publishing in the print journal. Currently LV is indexed with Web of Science ESCI, Cosmos, ESJI, Cite Factor, InfoBase Index and I2OR. All communications be addressed to Dr. T.S. Anand @ [email protected] or Dr. Sumedha Bhandari @ [email protected]

Guidelines for Authors

We invite original, unpublished research articles, book reviews, and poems that contribute to the fields of literature, literary criticism, linguistics, and ELT. Submissions must adhere to the following guidelines: 

Guidelines for Authors
  1. follow the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (8th Edition), 
  2. use Times New Roman, font size 12, with single spacing and justified alignment, 
  3. keep the length of the article, including Works Cited, under 4000 words. 
Structure of the Manuscript:

First Page: 

Title/Sub-Title: Clearly state the title or sub-title of the research paper. 

Abstract: Include a concise abstract of approximately 150 words, summarizing the key points of the paper. 

Keywords: Provide 4-6 relevant keywords to facilitate indexing and discoverability. 

Author Information: Include the full name(s), designation, official address, and email address of the author(s). 

Submission Process:
  1. Submissions must be sent via email to [email protected]
  2. Include a declaration stating that the submission is original, unpublished, free from plagiarism, and not under consideration elsewhere. 
  3. The email must confirm that the author has read and agreed to the journal’s policies and submission guidelines. 
  4. For non-English quotations, provide an English translation within the text (in parentheses). 
Submission Deadlines

The deadline for submissions for March Edition is 1-4 December, and June1-4 for September edition. However, Literary Voice reserves the right to close submissions early if necessary.

Why Publish with Literary Voice?
  1. Global Reach: Your work will be accessible to a worldwide audience, fostering greater visibility and impact. 
  2. Open Access: All articles are freely available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 license, promoting knowledge sharing and reuse. 
  3. Rigorous Peer Review: Our editorial process ensures high academic standards and constructive feedback. 
  4. Support for Emerging Scholars: We provide a platform for new voices in literature and literary studies. 

Join us in advancing the global exchange of knowledge and contributing to the vibrant discourse in English studies. Submit your work today and become part of a growing community of scholars and writers dedicated to literary excellence. 

Authorship of the Paper

Authorship should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study. Multiple authors in research articles should be avoided but those who have participated in certain substantive aspects of the research project, should be acknowledged or listed as contributors. It is incumbent upon the corresponding author to ensure that all appropriate co-authors and no inappropriate co-authors are included in the paper and that co-author has seen the final version of the paper and agreed to its submission for publication.

Editors

Dr. T.S. Anand

Former Professor of English
University of Sirte (Libya)
[email protected]
+98143-09192 | +1(519)2500747

Dr. Charu Sharma

Associate Professor of English
Govt. College Shahpur(Kangra) H.P.
[email protected]
+91-8219960052

Dr. Sumedha Bhandari

Associate Professor of English
Punjab Agriculture University
Ludhiana (Punjab)
[email protected]
+91-9878866667

Dr. Harbir Singh Randhawa

Professor of English
D.A.V. Postgraduate College,
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) India.
[email protected]
+91-9412915687

Dr. Sushmindarjeet Kaur

Associate Professor & Head, Postgraduate Department of English
G.G.N. Khalsa College, Ludhiana (Punjab), India.
[email protected]
+91-9465348669

Dr. Shaleen Kumar Singh

Associate Professor and Head,
Department of English
SS College, Shahjahanpur
[email protected]
+91-9359459695

Dr. T.S. Anand

Former Professor of English
University of Sirte (Libya)
[email protected]
+98143-09192 | +1(519)2500747

Dr. Charu Sharma

Associate Professor of English
Govt. College Shahpur(Kangra) H.P.
[email protected]
+91-8219960052

Dr. Sumedha Bhandari

Associate Professor of English
Punjab Agriculture University Ludhiana. (Punjab)
[email protected]
+91-9878866667

Dr. Harbir Singh Randhawa

Professor of English
D.A.V. Postgraduate College Dehradun (Uttarakhand) India.
[email protected]
+91-9412915687

Dr. Sushmindarjeet Kaur

Associate Professor & Head Postgraduate Dept. of English
G.G.N. Khalsa College Ludhiana (Punjab), India.
[email protected]
+91-9465348669

Dr Shaleen Kumar Singh

Associate Professor and Head, Department of English
SS College, Shahjahanpur
[email protected]
+91-9359459695

Editorial Advisory Board

Prof. Fakrul Alam

Former Pro-Vice Chancellor of East West University, Dhaka (Bangladesh)
[email protected]
+880 09666775577

Dr. John C. Hawley

Professor of English and former Chair
Department of English, Santa Clara University, California, U.S.A. [email protected]
+1(408) 554-4956

Professor Harish Narang

Former Professor, Chair and UGC Emeritus Fellow, JNU, New Delhi
[email protected]
+91 98107-91674

Prof. Somdatta Mandal

Chairperson at the Department of English & Other Modern European Languages, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan. [email protected] +91-94341-32556

Dr. Swaraj Raj

Professor Emeritus, Dept. of English, Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib (Punjab) India [email protected] +91-94171-04331

Prof. Ashis Sengupta

Dept. of English, North Bengal University, Raja Rammohunpur, Siliguri (India). {[email protected]}
+91-97340-12805.

Dr. Tejinder Kaur

Professor of English, RIMT University,
Mandi Gobindgarh (India)
[email protected]
+91 98550-00228.

Dr. K. B. Razdan

Former Professor of American Literature and Culture, Jammu University [email protected]
+91-94191-83972

Dr. Satnam K. Raina

Professor of English, University of Jammu, Jammu (J & K), India. [email protected]
+91-99060-95584.

Dr. Himadri Lahiri

Former Professor, Department of English and Culture Studies, University of Burdwan, West Bengal. [email protected]
+91-7890115419/9231685611

Dr. Alpna Saini

Professor & Head Dept. of English Central University of Punjab Bathinda (Punjab) India [email protected]
+91 98886-30225