Modern Language Association conference
January 9–12, 2025 | New Orleans, LAMLA heads to New Orleans!
We’re celebrating with you virtually this year and have curated a bunch of resources to help you get the most out of your conference experience.
This year’s theme is Visibility.
Publishing consultation
Book a free Ideas on Fire consultation before or after the conference with Dr. Cathy Hannabach to get expert feedback on your interdisciplinary book project.
Learn how our team can support you in the publishing process and make your publishing experience easier.
We offer developmental editing, copyediting, manuscript review, journal editing, and book indexing services.
Publishing consultation on Zoom
New books in literary studies
We’re proud to have edited and indexed these new books for Ideas on Fire authors—including a bunch that have won MLA book prizes!
Want to see your book here (and at our conference booth) next year? Get in touch.
Your conference playlist
Listen to interviews with your favorite literary scholars on the Imagine Otherwise podcast.
Perfect for the plane/train/car ride to New Orleans and for getting you pumped about connecting with colleagues at the conference.
These episodes make great teaching resources as well.
Check out the full Imagine Otherwise archive to find books and interviews that complement each episode, along with resources to help students and researchers explore the vibrant worlds of progressive, interdisciplinary scholarship.
Scholarly publishing resources
Ideas on Fire guides on writing and publishing interdisciplinary scholarship that ignites change within and beyond the academy.
Conference resources
Make the most of your conference experience with our resources for presenting, networking, and participating.
Conference presentation tips for interdisciplinary scholars
Keep these academic conference presentation tips in mind to share your work with the clarity and confidence you need to connect to your audience.
Managing conference presentation stage fright
Conference presentation stage fright is very common. Here are some techniques to help you manage your nerves and deliver a great presentation.
Promoting your new book at conferences
Best practices for promoting your book at conferences, with tips on partnering with publishers, using social media, and networking.
Conference participation when you can't attend
Meaningful conference participation from afar is absolutely possible. Here’s how to stay engaged even if you can’t attend.
Before and after conference checklists
Conference checklists are a great way to make sure you are prepared for a conference, get the most out of it while there, and remember to follow up.
Spark new worlds with your writing
Take the stress out of publishing and see why so many gender and sexuality studies scholars trust Ideas on Fire to edit and index their books and articles.