Creative Artists

Creative Artists

Welcome to my series of podcasts for those working in the creative arts. Whether you are a writer, a musician or composer, performing or visual artist, or someone working in the media arts, this series of six podcasts will show you every step you need to take to create a really effective funding application – from the moment you decide to apply until after you have completed the application. 

Listen to the free introductory podcast to hear what this series is all about and what it can do – not only for your grant applications but for all your writing initiatives.

Payments accepted via PayPal (which also accepts major credit cards).

Free Introduction: Creative Artists

Module 1

Includes a list of materials you need to get together and topics to consider before you start to write – and suggests a major attitude shift that will improve all of the writing that you ever do.

Module 2

Discusses that most crucial element of any funding application, The Budget, and shows you how to solicit effective letters of support (and how to write them).
Includes Budget Checklist on request.

Module 3

Explains how to write a complete, cohesive first draft of your funding application. It discusses the project summary or abstract, and offers a few tips on beating procrastination.

Module 4

“The Second Draft,” presents tips on how to make your grant proposal clearer, more logical, and more appealing to reviewers. It includes examples of ineffective statements that can reduce the impact of your application.

Module 5

Includes the all-important points to check as you complete your final draft, talks about how and when to get outside editing and expert reviews, and provides a pre-submission checklist.

Module 6

“After the Deadline,” explains what to do if your application is successful, what to do if it is not, and how to prepare to be even more successful in future applications.