[Commlist] CfP: Having a Larp: Immersion, Liveness, and the Qualities of Experience

The Evolution of Story III

Having a Larp: Immersion, Liveness, and the Qualities of Experience

Date: 17th June 2025	
Location: Solent University, Southampton, UK.
Submission Deadline: 29th November 2024

https://evolutionofstory.info/call-for-papers-2025/

We are delighted to announce a one-day academic symposium titled "Having 
a Larp: Immersion, Liveness, and the Qualities of Experience," hosted by 
Solent University on 17th June 2025. This symposium aims to provoke 
debate and challenge orthodox views on the evolution of storytelling and 
immersive experiences, particularly focusing on the increasingly 
mainstream phenomenon of Live Action Role Play (Larp).

DOWNLOAD THE FULL CfP VIA THE WEBSITE.

Submission Guidelines:
We welcome submissions from scholars, practitioners, and students across 
disciplines. Please submit an abstract of no more than 300 words, along 
with a brief bio by 29th November 2024. For workshop, performance, and 
non-traditional presentation proposals, please include a detailed 
description of your session, your preferred format, and any special 
requirements. Full papers will be considered for inclusion in a planned 
journal special journal issue. Selection for a special issue will occur 
after the symposium has taken place. Please indicate your interest in 
being part of the SI with your abstract submission.

1.	Title
2.	Abstract (200-300 words)
3.	Keywords (4-6)
4.	Authors titles, names & affiliations
5.	Contact details
6.	Author biographies (100-200 words each author)
7.	Type of presentation (traditional paper, workshop, performance, or 
other form of non-traditional presentation)
8.	Do you wish to be considered for inclusion in the proposed SI (Yes/No)

Submission email: (roy.hanney /at/ solent.ac.uk) by 29th November 2024.

Approximately 10 articles from the symposium will be selected for 
publication in a journal special issue, which will be published through 
a reputable journal in the field. An invitation is not a guarantee of 
publication. We endeavour to publish as many articles as possible of 
sufficient quality subject to peer review and editorial decision making.

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