As part of my usual pre-writing process when I’m starting a new novel, I like to write a pitch to get myself excited for the project, to get myself thinking in the big picture (tone, character archetypes, big questions and tensions) rather than getting bogged down in logistics. These big-picture “vibes” seemed particularly important to nail down for my Futures Project — despite the fact that it’s closer in length to a short story than a novel — because there are simply so many logistical elements threatening bogginess. So here’s the pitch:

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As I dive into the dissertation period, I’m putting together a to-be-read and to-be-researched list for myself on topics that I want more background in before beginning my project in earnest. Without further ado:

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