“In the can” in the sense of wrapping up a film, as opposed to in the circular filing cabinet (or worse, the room with a view of the bidet). Just wanted to clarify that. In any case, with a September 1st deadline to deliver the Nikola Tesla book to the publisher I have to finish a chapter a week for the next two months. Chapter 1 – A Scientific Rock Star is Born – is now done.
“Done,” of course, doesn’t mean actually done. I will still need to do significant editing, pull out sidebar quotes (it will be a very visually appealing book), and obtain the photos to be used. But the substance is complete.
And Chapter 1 isn’t the only part of the book that is written. I recently completed a short preface that sets the stage for Tesla’s contributions, peculiarities, and legacies. I also have pieces of other chapters, an appendix, and ideas for how to incorporate some of his writings.
Next step is to scope out Chapter 2 – Coming of Age in Europe. By this time next week I hope to be putting the finishing touches on the chapter. Wish me luck.
BTW, the photo is of a stained glass window in the Passage Světozor (a shopping mall) in Prague, Czech Republic. Courtesy of Wiki Commons.
More on my Nikola Tesla book.
Sounds great. Good luck with the next chapter! Want to see that beautiful glass window in Prague!
Yes, I’m sorry I missed it when I was there before. Maybe next time.
Looks it is a good start in the can. Way to go!