Six Tips for Improving Your Concentration as a Grant Writer
Over the years, I have found ways to maintain my level of concentration despite the increasing stress of family and business life. Here is what works for me.
John C. Drew, Ph.D. is an author, trainer, speaker, and consultant. Dr. Drew has raised over $54 million for charities including the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Children’s Burn Foundation, Los Angeles SPCA, and Petersen Automotive Museum. Dr. Drew has taught at Cornell University, Hope International University, University of Oregon, and Williams College. He is the founder of the International Grant Writers Association on LinkedIn and a member of the American Evaluation Association.
How is Grant Writing Like Forged in Fire?
Except for my interest in multi-function Swiss Army knives, I have never had any curiosity about knives, swords, or forges. Now all that has changed.
Five Tips for Getting Started with Your Grant Research Calls
I have tried most of the major grant research data-bases. At this point, I do not have any strong preferences between them. They all seem to draw off the same government compiled IRS 990 statements.
How to Cut Corners to Quickly Encourage the Reader’s Tears.
Although many of the tips I shared above are perhaps used by all writers, my aim is not to teach you how to be a screen writer or a novelist. (I do not have the calling or the skills to do that anyways.)
How to Grab Your Audience by Leveraging Emotional Power in Your Grant Proposal
Technically, people cry as they read a story because they are emotionally engaged with the main character and then that character suffers some sort of loss.