Letter of Inquiry for Alfred P. Sloan Foundation grant
I had intended on self-funding this project. The deeper that I get into the research and writing, I am realizing that the costs are quickly escalating. I applied for a…
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Applying for a Grant through Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
After reading Jon Gertner’s books, I realized that he used a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to fund his Greenland endeavors. I have spent around a $1,000 so…
What am I reading January 24, 2021
Jon Gertner’s “The Idea Factory.” I just finished his most recent book about Greenland. His writing style and research depth provide a well-rounded and thoughtful read surrounding the topic. So…
Small Break for the Holidays
I took a month long book writing break during the holidays. My day job has been demanding my full attention and I didn’t have the energy to conduct the research…
Book progress as of 07Nov20
I have been working on translating research information to chapters. As information comes to light, I categorize documents, images, and other data into a topic folder. I have a folder…
Book Publishing Date
I had originally planned on a published date sometime before the end of 2020. Covid travel restrictions to Canada and an influx of new information and contacts have delayed the…
Book Writing Media Organization
Writing a book of this nature requires attention to detail, data analysis skills, and the ability to effectively organize information. As I research and collect data, it’s become apparent that…