Most people who haven’t written a grant assume that grant writing is difficult. In this article, you’ll learn 2 main reasons why grant writing can be hard for many and 3 ways to make the process easier. When I was asked (even paid) to write my first state government grant back in 1988, I responded …
Monthly Archives: September 2021
Behemoth – The Dinosaurs of the Bible That Were Made to Be Played With by Angels
The Hebrew word Behemoth is usually translated as “beast” or “cattle” and is used 9 times in reference to carnal animal quadrupeds or man in a “carnal” or “animalistic” state of mind. It is transliterated once as Behemoth in the Book of Job to describe a specific animal whose strength, size, and appetite could only …
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The Nature of Copywriting
The Concise Oxford Dictionary describes a “copywriter” as someone who writes the text of advertisements or publicity material. In other words, copywriting is the art of writing persuasively. Or, to use another definition, copywriting is simply “salesmanship in print.” But before he or she can write effectively, the copywriter needs to know three things inside …
Top 5 Online Money Making Ideas
In today’s tough times, most are hard-pressed in making ends meet even if they’re currently employed with regular source of income. For some, a job is no longer an option and would rather venture into other money making ideas that can potentially replace their job income. This article outlines the top 5 online money making …
Grant Services: Pay on Commission, Percentage, or Flat Fee
From time to time there is an online debate on whether or not grant writers can charge their clients for services on a commission or percentage bases. The basic argument for charging clients a commission / percentage is that the consultant can make more money. For example, on a grant with an award amount of …
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How to Make Your Own Clay Roof Tiles
All too often we tend to look at manufactured products today, and just assume that they were made using some type of complex machinery or, processes that are out of our reach. The truth is however, that quite often this just isn’t so, and clay roof tiles are a fine example. No Gas Fired Kiln …
The Three Roles of an Organizational Spokesperson
The prospect of being interviewed by a reporter creates anxiety in even the most confident professional charged with serving as an organization’s voice in communicating with media. Training helps increase the likelihood that this spokesperson relays an organization’s key messages clearly, and in a manner that fits a journalist’s needs. Understanding the three spokesperson roles-expert, …
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Prolific Writers
Prolific authors write; they don’t just dream about it. A good example is Georges Simenon of Inspector Maigret fame. He writes a book quickly, at one sitting so to speak. The first draft of each chapter is written longhand in a single afternoon. The following morning he transcribes it with his typewriter, revising and rewriting …
Why Professional Copywriting Is A Must
Words. You use them every day. You send emails to customers, create marketing materials, produce content for your website… the list is endless. How much thought are you giving to the words you use? What you write will have a massive impact on how people perceive you and your business, which is why professional writing …
The Cost Of Freelance Copywriting
How long is a piece of string? Seriously, there is no universal rate card for copywriting because, like most professions, you get a wide range of experience and expertise. Some ‘copywriters’ (i.e. those who call themselves copywriters but that have no commercial writing experience) charge a few pounds; others (the ones with experience and who …