Drenched and Scorched

Welcome to the hub for Drenched and Scorched contributors! Find writing resources, submit drafts, and connect with other contributors.

Editorial Team

Dr. Marek Oziewicz, mco@umn.edu, (University of Minnesota-Twin Cities) mco@umn.edu

Dr. Lara Saguisag, lara.saguisag@nyu.edu, (New York University)

Dr. Emily Midkiff, emily.midkiff@und.edu, (University of North Dakota

Dr. Nick Kleese, klees023@umn.edu, (University of Minnesota-Twin Cities)

Timeline

January 30, 2026: All abstracts due

March 31: Book proposal finalized

May 1: Publisher identified and contract signed

October 31: Chapter first drafts due

December 31: Peer review complete; revision suggestions returned to authors

February 15, 2027: Chapter second drafts due

May 30, 2027: Manuscript submitted to publisher

Abstracts

Abstracts are limited to 400 to 600 words including tentative chapter title and three to five keywords. On the same document, also include a short (<100 words) bio and contact information for author(s). Please submit your abstract as a .docx file.

See Marek’s abstract as an example.

Abstracts are due January 31, 2026.

Submit your abstract by dragging and dropping a .docx file into the field to the right.

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Chapters

Chapters are to be 5000 to 7000 words each, including notes and works cited. Citation style pending publisher’s requirements. More guidance on style, content, and more to come.

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Contributors

Drenched

  • TBD

Scorched

  • TBD