Flagday--My original proposal seemed quite limited.  That was before I started doing the research.  Then I discovered I was basically in virgin territory, which meant a lot more work for me, but also a much more significant contribution, overall.  This is original research in the best sense of the word.  But the topic really exploded on me and I ended up on a few detours, like the two weeks I spent reading about the current state of film criticism--aided and abetted by some heavy-hitters who provided bibliography.  When a scholar of the stature of Chris Berry sends you references, you read them.  Ditto for Gina Marchetti.  I've read these guys' articles and, while I don't always agree with their theories, I can tell that they are very good at what they do and, Chris, in particular, is one of the big guns in Chinese film studies.  Knowing that these academics will be reading it, as well as everyone from casual cinephiles to fanboys, makes me a bit nervous and motivates me to get the kinks worked out.  Also, my editor is going to have some people read it, too, to make sure I don't make any truly awful gaffes.  Best if I don't embarrass myself too much with this first submission.

You wouldn't be doing it if you didn't enjoy it and you wouldn't be doing it this expertly if were not a perfectionist.  You is what you is Marie.  And when you've completed it you will be proud of it.  

40-50 pages?  Where's this going?  That's long for an internet anything.  Can you turn it into a manuscript?  uh oh, did I just utter a nasty word?  

Tell us again....why is this free?

Sounds like a labor of love. Hope you complete it soon.

Let us know once it comes out.  Congrats on a gargantuan effort!