Summary of Jason Troutman’s Tutorial Project – Revising Conference Presentations for Publication

From Jason Troutman: "I have a small collection of Mythmoot conference presentations given in a kind, receptive venue. I would like to revise some of them (if suitable) for publication in an appropriate journal, to participate in Tolkien scholarship in a more structured fashion."

Tutorial Goals:

Through guided mentorship, Jason will work to:

1. Assess which conference papers are suitable for revision.
2. Restructure and refine them to meet the expectations of academic publishing.
3. Receive thoughtful editorial feedback and scholarly support.
4. Participate more deeply in structured Tolkien scholarship through journal submission.

Next Steps:

Jason will begin with a one-hour Orientation session to establish a working plan, identify the most promising papers for revision, and match with a preceptor whose expertise aligns with his goals. With flexible month-to-month engagement, his tutorial path will provide academic guidance, editorial insight, and accountability as he moves from conference presentation to peer-reviewed publication.