Fortell: Journal of Teaching English Language and Literature
(UGC CARE Listed) ISSN: Print 2229-6557, Online: 2394-9244
Fortell, a peer-reviewed journal of the Forum for Teachers of English Language and Literature, is published bi-annually in January and July by FORTELL, New Delhi.
Note: FORTELL does not charge any publication/processing fees and follows a stringent blind peer review process
Exciting new developments are taking place in the field of drama and theatre that explore theatrical spaces, dramatic genres, styles and techniques. However, scholarship in these fields has been slow to take off, particularly with regard to modern and contemporary drama and theatre practices though a spate of recent books and articles are attempting to remedy that situation. Moreover, drama is an integral part of the syllabi of almost all literature courses in India, yet we do not have well defined strategies for teaching it in our schools and colleges. It is said that a play comes to life only in the theatre and yet drama and theatre seem to live in separate compartments. Can we bring the two together? The role of media and technology and new forms like online theatre, installation art, performance events and stand-up comedy have also changed the nature and scope of theatre. Also, theatre is, more and more, being used as a pedagogic tool, shifting the focus from its performative aspect to concentrate on its ability to enhance verbal and non-verbal communication, collaborative working and an awareness of the body, things which are mostly ignored in conventional teaching methods.
The January 2026 issue of Fortell invites original and unpublished papers that look at new developments and debates in drama and theatre; consider the complex relationship between text and performance and the literary and performative functions of plays and their pedagogic implications.
Submissions need not be restricted to some sub-themes mentioned below:
Copyright for the individual contribution rests with the author. However, Fortell should be acknowledged as the original source of publication in a subsequent publication. Fortell retains the right to republish any of the contributions in its future publications or to make it available in electronic form for the benefit of its members.
Soft copies of research papers not exceeding 4000 words inclusive of abstract in 100-150 words, 5-6 key words and references, book reviews (750-1000 words), language games/activities (400-500 words) should be sent along with a brief bio-note of about 30 words; to be submitted through the Google form
A copy of the submission should also be mailed to the Coordinating Editor at fortell.journal@gmail.com Articles should conform to the 7th edition of APA style sheet in format, citations, and references. Please look up the journal website here regarding guidelines for submission. Any manuscript not following the submission guidelines or incomplete in any respect will not be considered for publication. The contributors should also give a declaration (as per the Contributor’s Declaration Performa) that (i) the paper is original and does not violate the copyright law; (ii) it has not been published in any form elsewhere before; (iii) it has not been submitted for publication elsewhere. The contributors should clearly indicate their name, email address, mobile number and complete mailing address with the pin code in the google form.
If the submission is selected for publication, the author will have to submit a plagiarism report as and when asked. Select articles of general interest to teachers of language and literature will be published. The decision of the editors/reviewers would be final.
Guest Editors
Dr Gitanjali Chawla, Professor, Department of English, Maharaja Agrasen College, University of Delhi.
Dr Promodini Varma, Professor (Retd.) Department of English, Bharati College, University of Delhi.
