The ECREA Book Series Committee invites the submission of open access book proposals for the Palgrave Studies in European Communication Research and Education.

The ECREA Book Series aims to provide a diverse overview of the work of ECREA members and working groups, showcasing a diversity of topics and areas within the field of contemporary media and communication research, and addressing this diversity from a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives, and through promoting collaborative research of our members, either within or between ECREA Sections, Networks and Temporary Working Groups (S/N/TWGs). We are also committed to supporting open-access research publications and knowledge exchange in the academic community.

The selection procedure consists of two steps:

Step 1: Editors propose a topic for the volume. The proposals should contain: the names, affiliation, and a brief CV (maximum of 1 A4 page) for each of the editors, the title of the proposed volume, and a rationale (maximum of 1,000 words). 

The ECREA Book Series Committee evaluates the proposals, decides on proposals to be accepted for Step 2, and provides recommendations for the structure of the books.

Step 2: If selected, the editors launch a call for abstracts (if needed) and then select abstracts and submit an extended book proposal. The extended proposal should include the expanded rationale for the book (up to 2,000 words); a list of the chapter titles in the volume along with an abstract (up to 250 words) for each chapter; the names, affiliations and a short bio (3-4 lines) of all the contributors, including editors and authors; and expanded abstracts for at least one but no more than three chapters, depending on the readiness level. The ECREA Book Series Committee evaluates the proposals, and, if necessary, provides recommendations for additional authors and perspectives for the chapters. Step 2 is competitive; at the end of the process, the ECREA Book Series Committee selects only one proposal to be published as an open access book in the Palgrave Studies in European Communication Research and Education.

 

WHAT are we seeking?

ECREA Book Series Publications need to have a clear theme or focus. 

We are looking for timely and cutting-edge topics from the field of communication, as covered by ECREA, and related to ECREA's main focus (see article 3 of the ECREA Articles of Association).

ECREA Book Series Publications aim to promote European media and communication research. We are seeking proposals that have a strong European dimension either by virtue of inclusion of regionally and ethnically diverse voices and cases, or by virtue of comparative research. Proposals should attempt to bridge the divides between regional and linguistic academic communities and strive to secure regional (East/West/North/South) balance of contributors and/or analysed cases. Proposals can include a limited number of authors who are not ECREA members and provide insights beyond European perspective (see details below). 

ECREA Book Series Publications aim to promote collaborative research. The series publishes edited volumes based on collaborative empirical research and/or theoretical contributions. Single author monographs or monographs from a limited number of authors or authors based at the same institution will not be considered for publication. Handbook proposal will also not be considered, as the Book Series focuses on publishing empirical research and theoretical contributions, and is not aiming to publish volumes with purely methodological guidelines or reference materials (i.e., handbooks or encyclopaedias/glossaries). 

Proposals resulting from work within ECREA S/N/TWGs as well as those resulting from collaboration between ECREA S/N/TWGs are particularly encouraged. Proposals resulting from S/N/TWGs events or international projects are welcomed if the thematic coherence and the European dimension of the topic are apparent. Proposals where the work comes from members of one institution or predominantly form one national academic community are not considered for publication.

We are seeking original, previously unpublished work. Inclusion of previously published work is accepted under condition that the work has previously not been published in English or was published in now mainly inaccessible outlets. In such cases, editors of accepted proposals will be required to acquire permissions to translate or republish the work (without any extra costs to the Book Series).

WHO is invited to submit?

The book series primarily promotes the work of ECREA members although a degree of openness towards non-ECREA members is also considered if the added value to the Book Series is evident. 

At least 50% of the chapters need to originate from current ECREA members (individual members, or members through an institutional membership). At least 50% of the editors need to be current ECREA members. These conditions need to be met at the latest when the proposal is accepted.

Please note that ECREA Executive Board members cannot be editors of the books in ECREA book series but can serve as authors of the chapters. The Book Series editors cannot contribute to the content of the books in the ECREA book series in any way. Please see Title IV of the ECREA Internal Regulations for more details on eligibility and selection procedure.

What is the DEADLINE for submissions?

The initial edited volume proposals for Step 1 of the CfP should be submitted to the series editors by email to info@ecrea.eu by 15 October 2025.  

Generally, selection of proposals from Step 1 to proceed to Step 2 will take place by mid-December 2025, and extended proposals for Step 2 will be requested by March 2026 with the final selection of the book proposal for publication expected by May-early June 2026. 

HOW to submit a proposal?

The proposals in Step 1 should contain: the names, affiliation, and a brief CV (maximum of 1 A4 page) for each of the editors, the topic and the title of the proposed volume, and a rationale (maximum of 1,000 words). 

Proposals selected for Step 2 will be invited to submit an extended proposal for their edited volume. The extended proposal should include the expanded rationale for the book (up to 2,000 words); a list of the chapter titles in the volume along with an abstract (up to 250 words) for each chapter; the names, affiliations and a short bio (3-4 lines) of all the contributors, including editors and authors; and expanded abstracts for at least one but no more than three chapters, depending on the readiness level.

QUESTIONS and queries?

Should you have any further questions concerning the Book Series call, please contact the Book Series Editors at info@ecrea.eu.