36.3446, Confs: Research in Editing and Publishing Conference (USA)

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LINGUIST List: Vol-36-3446. Wed Nov 12 2025. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 36.3446, Confs: Research in Editing and Publishing Conference (USA)

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Date: 07-Nov-2025
From: Holly Baker [bakerht at byu.edu]
Subject: Research in Editing and Publishing Conference

Research in Editing and Publishing Conference
Short Title: REAP Conference
Theme: Growing the Editing and Publishing Discipline

Date: 06-Aug-2026 - 07-Aug-2026
Location: Provo, USA
Contact: Holly Baker
Contact Email: bakerht at byu.edu
Meeting URL: https://reap.byu.edu/call-for-proposals/

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; History
of Linguistics; Ling & Literature; Text/Corpus Linguistics
Subject Language(s): English (eng)

Submission Deadline: 16-Jan-2026

We are excited to announce the inaugural Research in Editing and
Publishing (REAP) Conference, which will be hosted by Brigham Young
University and take place in Provo, UT, on August 6–7, 2026.
Research in the fields of editing and publishing (E&P) is on the rise,
but too often it is scattered across disciplinary homes such as
English, linguistics, communications, journalism, business, and
others—all fields concerned with editorial challenges involving
grammar, usage, translation, and questions of norms and
standardization. More and more, editors, lexicographers, and authors
of usage guides are asking questions about language authority and
turning to corpora to answer their language questions. Researchers
often turn to methods found in corpus linguistics and subjects in
linguistic prescriptivism to help them answer these questions, and
more.
While this disciplinary diversity reflects the richness of E&P as a
field, it also means that research, teaching, and professional
practices often develop in isolation. Do corpus linguists talk to
rhetoricians? Does the editor consider the history of the language or
linguistic change? Opportunities for dialogue and collaboration are
limited, and the boundaries of the discipline remain underdefined.
REAP seeks to address this challenge by providing a dedicated
scholarly venue where E&P work can be shared, interrogated, and
expanded. The conference provides a space to come together as
scholars, teachers, students, administrators, and practitioners of E&P
to bridge gaps, share knowledge, and strengthen our growing
discipline. The conference aims to:
 - Connect scholars and practitioners whose work might otherwise
remain siloed in different departments or professional spheres.
 - Foster interdisciplinary collaboration by drawing together research
perspectives from the humanities, social sciences, and professional
programs.
 - Strengthen the scholarly identity of E&P as a discipline in its own
right, with distinct questions, methods, and contributions.
 - Bridge theory and practice by inviting engagement from editors,
publishers, teachers, students, administrators, and other
professionals.
 - Cultivate the next generation of scholars and professionals through
mentorship, networking, and opportunities to present emerging
research.
By gathering as a community, we not only share insights but also chart
the future of editing and publishing as a vibrant, interdisciplinary
field.
Proposals:
We invite established scholars, emerging scholars, graduate students,
undergraduate students, and E&P professionals to join us in the
conference. We welcome proposals that engage with any aspect of
editing and publishing. You may want to consider the following broad
categories:
 - Linguistic approaches to E&P — exploring the impact of norms and
standardization on editorial advice; using corpus data to understand
prescriptive and proscriptive guidance in style guides; comparing
language academies of different nations to editorial practices; etc.
 - Histories of E&P — tracing the development of editorial practices,
publishing industries, and disciplinary traditions.
 - Theories and frameworks of E&P — exploring conceptual foundations,
scholarly models, and emerging paradigms in the field.
 - Pedagogical approaches — curriculum design, classroom strategies,
and assessment in editing and publishing programs.
 - Professional practices — case studies of editing, design,
production, or publishing workflows in academic, trade, or digital
contexts.
 - Technology and tools — the impact of AI, digital platforms,
accessibility tools, and evolving publishing technologies on the
discipline.
 - Editing across genres — from academic and scholarly texts to
journalism, corporate communication, creative writing, and technical
materials.
 - Publishing as business — economic models, management issues and
labor issues, copyright/licensing, and sustainability in publishing
enterprises.
 - Diversity, equity, and inclusion in E&P — how editing and
publishing practices can amplify (or marginalize) diverse voices and
communities.
 - Global and comparative perspectives — international and
cross-cultural approaches to editing and publishing.
 - E&P as a discipline — institutional homes, interdisciplinary
collaborations, and strategies for growing legitimacy within academia
and industry.
 - E&P as a practice —intersections and tensions among writing,
editing, publishing, academia, and other professional fields;
multimodal nature of editing in the modern era.
 - Student research and innovation — showcasing contributions by
undergraduate and graduate students, emerging scholars, and
practitioners.
 - Bridging scholarship and practice — collaborations between
researchers and industry professionals to advance both theory and
application.
 - Ethics of editing and publishing — transparency, authorship, power,
and responsibility in editorial and publishing decisions; AI tools;
representation, pluricentric Englishes, bias and discrimination;
copyright and intellectual property, and so forth.
 - Future directions — where editing and publishing are headed in
light of industry shifts, scholarly trends, and educational needs.
Presentation Formats:
 - Individual Papers (15 minutes): Present original research or case
studies.
 - Panels (60 minutes): Organize 3–4 presenters around a shared theme.
 - Posters: Share research projects, teaching innovations, or
work-in-progress in an interactive format.
 - Workshops (60 minutes): Facilitate hands-on learning experiences
for participants.
Submission Guidelines:
 - Proposal length: Up to 300 words (excluding references).
 - Panel submissions: Include a 250-word description of the panel plus
individual 100-word abstracts for each paper.
 - Workshop submissions: Up to 500-word description clearly describing
learning outcomes and interactive elements. Note any materials needed.
 - Deadline for submissions: January 16, 2026
 - Notification of acceptance: February 2, 2026
Join Us
We invite you to help shape the future of editing and publishing as a
discipline. Together, we can grow a stronger, more connected scholarly
community.
For more information, please contact Holly Baker (bakerht at byu.edu).

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