Studies in the Novel is published quarterly by the English Department at the University of North Texas. Since its inception in 1969, it has sought out excellence in criticism of the novel in all periods, from all interpretive approaches. It considers the work of established and emerging novelists worldwide. The average issue contains five to six essays, eight to ten reviews of recent books on novels and novelists, and the occasional essay-review. The journal publishes a special issue roughly once a year, devoted to a single topic, comprised of commissioned essays, and edited by a guest editor.

Articles submitted to Studies in the Novel are refereed by a wide array of scholars drawn from an extensive international pool. Studies in the Novel is a member journal of the Council of Editors of Learned Journals.