Journal of Writing in Creative Practice (Journal)

ISSN 17535190 , ONLINE ISSN 17535204

The Journal of Writing in Creative Practice is the official organ of the Writing Purposefully in Art and Design (Writing PAD) network. It offers art and design institutions an arena in which to explore and develop the notion of thinking through writing as a parallel to visual discourse in art and design practice. The double-blind peer-reviewed journal aims to extend the debates to all national and international higher educational art and design institutions.

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Editors

Julia Lockheart
Swansea College of Art, UWTSD and Goldsmiths, UK
writingpadjournal@gmail.com

Co-founding editor

John Wood
Goldsmiths, University of London, UK
writingpadjournal@gmail.com

Administrator

Ann Schlachter
Goldsmiths, University of London, UK
schlachterann@yahoo.co.uk

Associate Editor

Koray Gelmez
Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
gelmez@itu.edu.tr

Book Reviews Editor

Carolyne Mande Lunga
University of Portsmouth, UK
Carolyne.Lunga@port.ac.uk

Photo and Image Editor

Jim Brogden
University of Leeds, UK
J.W.Brogden@leeds.ac.uk

Submissions Editor

Richard Hudson-Miles
Leeds Beckett University, UK
R.Hudson-Miles@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Notes for Contributors Download


Aims & Scope

This journal is designed to foster new relations, strengthen existing ones and offer a new space in which received models of writing in creative practice can be explored and surpassed. By questioning the purposes of writing in creative practice we invite a rich variety of aims, approaches and styles. Hence, where some journal issues are likely to be characterised by images rather than words, others may adopt a strongly practice-oriented, philosophical, critical or even fiction-based approach. Whether you are a practitioner, a theorist or a conference organizer wishing to guest-edit a special edition, please contact us. Ultimately, we are interested in writing that functions ‘as’, or that operates ‘for’, or ‘in’ practice, whether this practice is art, craft, designing or performance. This raises issues of procedure. As academics, we are accustomed to an individual-centred assessment system designed to monitor and uphold ‘standards’, rather than help us to co-create a better world. We welcome good writers, but we also wish to support practitioners whose quality of thought surpasses their current skills as authors. Thus in cultivating a co-authoring network, our aim is to replace our current double-blind reviewing system. We are aware of the risks this may bring. Please let us know what you think.

 

Submissions

To submit an article, please follow the 'Submit' button on the left of this page.
 
Download the Notes for Contributors above for information on format and style of submissions. If you need this document in a more accessible format, please contact info@intellectbooks.com. Find more information on Intellect's Accessibility page.
 
All articles submitted should be original work and must not be under consideration by other publications.
 
Journal contributors will receive a free PDF copy of their final work upon publication. Print copies of the journal may also be purchased by contributors at half price.

Peer Review Policy

All articles undergo initial editorial screening either by the journal's Editorial Team and/or incumbent Guest Editors. Articles then undergo a rigorous anonymous peer review by two referees, following the guidance in Intellect's 'Peer review instructions'. Based on this feedback, the Editors will communicate a decision and revision suggestions to authors. To appeal an editorial decision, please contact the main Editor who will consider your case.

Ethical Guidelines

The journal follows the principles set out by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Read our Ethical Guidelines for more on the journal's standards.

Editors

Julia Lockheart
Swansea College of Art, UWTSD and Goldsmiths, UK
writingpadjournal@gmail.com

Co-founding editor

John Wood
Goldsmiths, University of London, UK
writingpadjournal@gmail.com

Administrator

Ann Schlachter
Goldsmiths, University of London, UK
schlachterann@yahoo.co.uk

Associate Editor

Koray Gelmez
Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
gelmez@itu.edu.tr

Book Reviews Editor

Carolyne Mande Lunga
University of Portsmouth, UK
Carolyne.Lunga@port.ac.uk

Photo and Image Editor

Jim Brogden
University of Leeds, UK
J.W.Brogden@leeds.ac.uk

Submissions Editor

Richard Hudson-Miles
Leeds Beckett University, UK
R.Hudson-Miles@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Editors

Julia Lockheart
Swansea College of Art, UWTSD and Goldsmiths, UK
writingpadjournal@gmail.com

Co-founding editor

John Wood
Goldsmiths, University of London, UK
writingpadjournal@gmail.com

Administrator

Ann Schlachter
Goldsmiths, University of London, UK
schlachterann@yahoo.co.uk

Associate Editor

Koray Gelmez
Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
gelmez@itu.edu.tr

Book Reviews Editor

Carolyne Mande Lunga
University of Portsmouth, UK
Carolyne.Lunga@port.ac.uk

Photo and Image Editor

Jim Brogden
University of Leeds, UK
J.W.Brogden@leeds.ac.uk

Submissions Editor

Richard Hudson-Miles
Leeds Beckett University, UK
R.Hudson-Miles@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Editors

Julia Lockheart
Swansea College of Art, UWTSD and Goldsmiths, UK
writingpadjournal@gmail.com

Co-founding editor

John Wood
Goldsmiths, University of London, UK
writingpadjournal@gmail.com

Administrator

Ann Schlachter
Goldsmiths, University of London, UK
schlachterann@yahoo.co.uk

Associate Editor

Koray Gelmez
Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
gelmez@itu.edu.tr

Book Reviews Editor

Carolyne Mande Lunga
University of Portsmouth, UK
Carolyne.Lunga@port.ac.uk

Photo and Image Editor

Jim Brogden
University of Leeds, UK
J.W.Brogden@leeds.ac.uk

Submissions Editor

Richard Hudson-Miles
Leeds Beckett University, UK
R.Hudson-Miles@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Call for Team Members Download


General Call for Papers 

Welcome to the official organ of Writing PAD (Writing Purposefully in Art and Design), a network founded in 2008. See http://www.writing-pad.ac.uk

The Journal of Writing in Creative Practice covers the following themes:

* Writing as/for/in art
* Writing as/for/in craft
* Writing as/for/in designing
* Writing as/for/in performance
* Writing, ethics and practice

If you would like to submit a paper on one of the above topics, please send click the 'submit' button on this webpage or send your full article to the Editors at the address below:

Julia Lockheart and John Wood
writingpadjournal@gmail.com
Goldsmiths, University of London
London, SE8 4JQ
UK

 

Please refer to the Notes for Contributors above in conjunction with the Intellect Style Guide.

  

Aims and Scope 

The Journal of Writing in Creative Practice is an international peer-reviewed journal designed to foster new relations, strengthen existing ones and offer a new space in which received models of writing in creative practice can be explored and surpassed. By questioning the purposes of writing in creative practice we invite a rich variety of aims, approaches and styles. Hence, where some journal issues are likely to be characterised by images rather than words, others may adopt a strongly practice-oriented, philosophical, critical or even fiction-based approach. Whether you are a practitioner, a theorist or a conference organizer wishing to guest-edit a special edition, please contact us. Ultimately, we are interested in writing that functions ‘as’, or that operates ‘for’, or ‘in’ practice, whether this practice is art, craft, designing or performance. This raises issues of procedure. As academics, we are accustomed to an individual-centred assessment system designed to monitor and uphold ‘standards’, rather than help us to co-create a better world. We welcome good writers, but we also wish to support practitioners whose quality of thought surpasses their current skills as authors.

 

New Team Roles:

We are looking for individuals who can take forward the ideals of the journal, and work with the existing editor to bring a variety of experiences and perspectives to the field.

Associate Editor

Associate Editor will join the existing editor in leading the journal to new strengths by:

  • Contributing to the overall vision and future directions of thejournal.
  • Arranging and attending Editorial Team meetings. Usually 2 per year (online)
  • Evaluating all manuscripts that are submitted to the journal.
  • Selectingarticles that are suitable for the journal for peer review.
  • Considering peer reviewers’ advice to make a final decision about what gets published.
  • Working with the Editorial Board to identify new writers or develop ideas for Special and Guest Issues.
  • Participate in key events to promote the JWCP and more generally approaches to writing in art and design

 

Editorial Team Members 

Submissions Editor

  • Filter submissions and communicate with contributing authors
  • Attend Editorial Team meetings. Usually 2 per year (online)
  • Work with submission system to progress articles through peer/collaborativereview
  • Provide support to the Editor and Associate Editor, in the evaluation of all manuscripts that are submitted to the journal
  • Encourage usage and subscriptions to the journal.

Social Media Editor

  • Use a range of social media in new, visually arresting and imaginative ways to promote and publicise
  • JWCP – aims and values, - subscription information, - Key articles
  • WritingPAD @WritingPAD
  • Writing events, symposia and conferences
  • Encourage usage and subscriptions to the journal.
  • Attend Editorial Team meetings. Usually 2 per year (online)
  • Participate in key events to promote the JWCP and more generally approaches to writing in art and design

Books Review Editor

  • Responsible for administering the review section as well as themetadata for each review, 
  • requesting reviews and receiving review copies frompublishers and communicating with authors
  • Attend Editorial Team meetings. Usually 2 per year (online)

Photo and Image Editor

  • Check submitted images for quality and other guidelines and communicate with authors
  • Enhance contrast or other perimeters
  • Attend Editorial Team meetings. Usually 2 per year (online)

For applications or enquiries please email Julia Lockheart at Julia.lockheart@uwtsd.ac.uk

If you are interested in joining and creating the new team, please provide a cover email outlining your reasons for wanting to join the Journal of Writing in Creative Practice. Please also attach a short (2-page) CV, which includes a short section (no more than 200 words) on fresh directions for the Journal and future visions.

Deadline: 11 September 2023 

 

Special Issue Call for Papers 

 

There are no active Special Issue Call for Papers at this time. 

Editors

Julia Lockheart
Swansea College of Art, UWTSD and Goldsmiths, UK
writingpadjournal@gmail.com

Co-founding editor

John Wood
Goldsmiths, University of London, UK
writingpadjournal@gmail.com

Administrator

Ann Schlachter
Goldsmiths, University of London, UK
schlachterann@yahoo.co.uk

Associate Editor

Koray Gelmez
Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
gelmez@itu.edu.tr

Book Reviews Editor

Carolyne Mande Lunga
University of Portsmouth, UK
Carolyne.Lunga@port.ac.uk

Photo and Image Editor

Jim Brogden
University of Leeds, UK
J.W.Brogden@leeds.ac.uk

Submissions Editor

Richard Hudson-Miles
Leeds Beckett University, UK
R.Hudson-Miles@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Editorial Board

Blake Morrison
Goldsmiths, University of London, UK

Cameron Tonkinwise
University of New South Wales Art and Design, Australia

Claire Hind
York St John University, UK

Craig Batty
University of South Australia, Australia

Deirdre Daly
Goldsmiths, University of London

Denis O’Brien
Open University Business School

Elisa Giaccardi
TU Delft, the Netherlands

Erik Borg
Centre for Academic Writing, Coventry University, UK

Gavin Melles
Swinburne University of Technology, Australia

Hannah Jones
Swansea College of Art, UWTSD, UK

Heather Symonds
London College of Communications, University of the Arts, UK

Hisham Matar
Novelist, Poet & Essayist, London, UK

Janis Jefferies
Goldsmiths, University of London, UK

Jenny Rintoul

Joan Mullin
Illinois State University, USA

Joan Turner
Goldsmiths, University of London, UK

Jonathan Chapman
School of Design, Carnegie Mellon, USA

Martin Woolley
Coventry University, UK

Maziar Raein
Kunsthogskolen, Oslo, Norway

Mike Press
Duncan of Jordanstone College, University of Dundee, UK

Mike Punt
University of Plymouth, UK

Niamh O'Sullivan
National College of Art and Design, Dublin, Ireland

Paul Stocks
Goldsmiths, University of London, UK

Rachel Cooper
University of Lancaster, UK

Richard Buchanan
Case Western Reserve University, USA

Terry Rosenberg
Goldsmiths, University of London, UK

Tomohide Mizuuchi
Kyoto Institute of Technology, Japan

Tony Fry
University of Tasmania, Australia and University of Ibague, Colombia

Wolfgang Jonas
Braunschweig University of Arts, Germany

Editorial Advisory Board

Harriet Edwards
University of the Arts London, UK

Linda Drew
Creative Education Champion, UK

Susan Orr
De Montfort University

Editors

Julia Lockheart
Swansea College of Art, UWTSD and Goldsmiths, UK
writingpadjournal@gmail.com

Co-founding editor

John Wood
Goldsmiths, University of London, UK
writingpadjournal@gmail.com

Administrator

Ann Schlachter
Goldsmiths, University of London, UK
schlachterann@yahoo.co.uk

Associate Editor

Koray Gelmez
Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
gelmez@itu.edu.tr

Book Reviews Editor

Carolyne Mande Lunga
University of Portsmouth, UK
Carolyne.Lunga@port.ac.uk

Photo and Image Editor

Jim Brogden
University of Leeds, UK
J.W.Brogden@leeds.ac.uk

Submissions Editor

Richard Hudson-Miles
Leeds Beckett University, UK
R.Hudson-Miles@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

 
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Editors

Julia Lockheart
Swansea College of Art, UWTSD and Goldsmiths, UK
writingpadjournal@gmail.com

Co-founding editor

John Wood
Goldsmiths, University of London, UK
writingpadjournal@gmail.com

Administrator

Ann Schlachter
Goldsmiths, University of London, UK
schlachterann@yahoo.co.uk

Associate Editor

Koray Gelmez
Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
gelmez@itu.edu.tr

Book Reviews Editor

Carolyne Mande Lunga
University of Portsmouth, UK
Carolyne.Lunga@port.ac.uk

Photo and Image Editor

Jim Brogden
University of Leeds, UK
J.W.Brogden@leeds.ac.uk

Submissions Editor

Richard Hudson-Miles
Leeds Beckett University, UK
R.Hudson-Miles@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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