Done, but not done-done

[stgulik]

Once again, the neverending paper, the one I've been working on for months, is done. On Friday afternoon we emailed it out to the client, and we invited her to let us know about any factual errors. My boss says she won't honor any requests for the addition of whole topics, though. The paper already has 40 pages and about 125 endnotes. If the client wants more on the subject, she can ask for a separate piece. I've covered everything in the original request, and frankly, my colleagues and I are collectively tired of the topic. :-)

My boss promised my next assignment will be on a more fun topic. How to get her to agree to let me write fanfiction ...?

Comments

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Brava!! I'm so happy for you. I know this was a killer assignment, and I'm so proud of you for staying committed and tough through all the stages of it.

Now sit back, have a glass or three, enjoy the concert tonight, and bask in the glory of it all - you deserve it. ♥

[bonsaibetz.livejournal.com]

I was dropping off some information about Leviosa, our Youth Scholarship Program and our currently open Call For Programming at Santa Clara University the other day.

When I swung by the Sociology Department, I mentioned to the department Secretary that maybe a good study would be why most Sci-Fi and Sci-Fi/Fantasy cons tend to be over 50% male, but Harry Potter conferences tend to be about 80-85% female. She brought up the fact of romance, to which I mentioned the origins of Slash and just as much romance fanfiction is written for Sci-Fi. Then she mentioned Harry Potter was a "children's book" to which I reminded her that so was The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings series, yet still, those tend to be more heavily male populated. So she said she's bring to some of the professors attentions.

Are you working in a capacity to research or look into such a phenomenon?

[stgulik.livejournal.com]

I wish I were! That sounds so interesting. I didn't even know that about the gender disparity. But my agency does strictly public policy work, not sociology. Offhand, I can't think of a way to convince politicians they need to learn more about convention-goers. :(

[bonsaibetz.livejournal.com]

Public policy? How about a study on states and cities that have given tax breaks to the film industry, which might lead to exploring big blockbuster films, like Thor filming in New Mexico. Or revenue brought in with sci-fi/fantasy cons, increase in hotel taxes and visitor increase?

[stgulik.livejournal.com]

Interesting! The leg. is always thinking about strategic ways to encourage the film industry to Think California. I'll keep my ears open for a way to get in on the conversation.

[nocturnus33]

Good for you! I'm glad you finish it.