Call for papers: 2024 The National Pastime
The next SABR convention will be held on August 7-11, 2024, in Minneapolis, and we are seeking articles for our annual convention journal, The National Pastime, on teams, figures, and events around Minnesota and the Twin Cities.
Prospective writers/contributors may now pitch ideas for articles to co-editors Michael Haupert and Cecilia M. Tan. To submit an article idea or abstract, click here to fill out this form by November 30, 2023. Only submissions sent using the online portal will be considered. Authors will be notified of assignments no later than December 15, with first drafts due by April 15, 2024.
A story pitch should include a paragraph about the topic, why it’s important or relevant to the region, what drew your interest, and what resources or sources you’ll pursue to research the topic. (Topics should not duplicate the 2012 journal, The National Pastime: Short But Wondrous Summers, from the most recent Minneapolis convention.)
The target length for articles in TNP is 1,500 to 2,500 words. While we expect some articles will deal with the best-known teams from the area, including the Twins, the St. Paul Saints, and the Minneapolis Millers, we also welcome articles on 19th century baseball, industrial leagues, church baseball, Little League, college baseball, women’s baseball, town ball, and the Negro Leagues.
In the box labeled Cover Letter, type or paste your proposal, abstract, or pitch. (Maximum length: 1,000 words.) In the Word Count box, please enter whether you think your topic will require 1,500, 2,000, or 2,500 words to cover. In the File Upload box, please upload a signed SABR contributor release form, which can be downloaded here.
For full writers’ guidelines and details on how to prep your manuscript for submission, click here. Remember that to be published in a SABR journal, your SABR membership must be current. (Click here to join.)
— Cecilia M. Tan
SABR Publications Director
Originally published: November 1, 2023. Last Updated: November 1, 2023.