Papers self-published by scholars with advanced degrees or Ph.D. candidates are likely to be included. Student and graduate student papers published on the internet under the aegis of a professor of literature are also likely to be collected. Without such recommendation, the editor will determine whether a paper merits inclusion using the criterion of whether the writing would in her opinion earn a B or better in a college English class. This policy suggests that the paper either displays at least a modicum of research, or is a perceptive close reading of a work of literature. It precludes writing that is marred by grammatical and spelling mistakes, confusion, or lack of content.
Brief writings are acceptable provided they meet other criteria.
The collection will not include writings with blatant commercial intent, even if they are otherwise acceptable articles. Only articles that are free and have no access restrictions are included in the collection. We appreciate your comments and suggestions.