Early American Studies An Interdisciplinary Journal A project of University of Pennsylvania Press (see other related projects). About Early American Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal is a quarterly, peer-reviewed journal sponsored by The McNeil Center for Early American Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. The journal publishes original research on the histories and cultures of North America and the Atlantic world before 1850. The editors welcome contributions from scholars working in a variety of disciplines concerned with early America, including history, art history, literary studies, religious studies, music, philosophy, and material culture studies, among others. They are especially interested in works that employ interdisciplinary methods or source materials. Peer Review: This publication uses peer review for some or all submissions. Check for details. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2003 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 4 x per year AI Policy AI use may be permitted in some circumstances (see their site for details) Expand section Fiction Closed Collapse section Nonfiction Open Audience:Scholars, Specific group.Lengths: Article: 9,000 - 11,000 words. Essay: 5,000 - 7,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Academic, Literary.Topics: History: Archaeology, History by epoch, History of countries/regions, See guidelines. Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines. Music: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines. Philosophy: See guidelines. Religion/Spirituality: See guidelines. Visual Arts: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @easmisc.bsky.socialBluesky @pennpress.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @penn_pressThreads @penn_pressX (Twitter) @pennpress Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Early American Studies Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsThe Eighteenth Century: Theory and Interpretation DNQFrench Forum DNQHispanic ReviewJournal for Early Modern Cultural Studies DNQJournal of the History of IdeasNova ReligioRevista Hispánica ModernaUniversity of Pennsylvania Press Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 17 Aug 2026For scholarly publications, we check their guidelines for changes twice a year, and we audit the listing once a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only