Comments on Life on the High Wire: Five Grant Resources for Writers and Artists

I recently came across your blog and have been rea...

2009-08-19T02:12:51.699-04:00

I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.

Margaret

http://grantfoundation.net

You're right, I forgot that one - check out ww...

2009-06-23T11:53:06.867-04:00

You're right, I forgot that one - check out www.pipedream.com. Ha!

Thanks for compiling this info! It's really he...

2009-06-23T10:29:03.356-04:00

Thanks for compiling this info! It's really helpful, although it'd be great if you could post about that one where writers get suitcases full of cash in exchange for drinking a lot and coming up with story ideas that are never fully or even partially realized. :)

MediaBistro.com is a fantastic resource for writer...

2009-06-22T14:32:46.651-04:00

MediaBistro.com is a fantastic resource for writers, thanks for reminding me/us. Your comment is also a great reminder about the importance of a good story, whether it's in journalism, advertising, creative writing, or blogging.

Dear Deonne, Try Mediabistro.com, there free newsl...

2009-06-20T18:40:35.823-04:00

Dear Deonne,
Try Mediabistro.com, there free newsletter service is packed with stories and directions writers can take. Including the early warnings of the death of newsprint. I especially like the way DailyCandy incorporates stories in with their reviews, similar to the old J Peterman Catalogue. A good story can sell itself and anything attached with it.

Sincerely,
P.S
I just finished printing out a 195 page user manual. The very last page slid off the top of the catch tray. Now I know its limit, 194.

Erika - you beat me to it in mentioning your fanta...

2009-06-19T13:07:08.522-04:00

Erika - you beat me to it in mentioning your fantastic blog and newsletter! I'll be writing a post geared to finding markets and will certainly talk about you then. And I'd love it if you'd share tips from your friend.

Summer - you are a queen grant getter, so thanks for chiming in and sharing your wisdom! (I am dying to hear where Wrecker ends up...)

Hey Deonne, I can definitely attest to the life-c...

2009-06-19T11:56:18.893-04:00

Hey Deonne,
I can definitely attest to the life-changing role a grant can play in a writer's life. AROHO (bless them!) gave me the 2007 Gift of Freedom Award, $50K to take enough time away from paying gigs and write my novel, WRECKER. It's out with publishers now and it's no small thing that having received the grant (outside recognition) will give me a leg up on the process of landing a home for the novel. One thing to add, though -- starting with small grants (Barbara Deming Money for Women, for example) will make you more attractive to the larger funders and give you ammo for your resume, as well as infuse some needed cash. So don't discount the less lucrative possibilities, including residencies.
Way to go on the blog. Glad to have you back.

Deonne, why are you thinking of the conversion? Do...

2009-06-19T08:46:50.447-04:00

Deonne, why are you thinking of the conversion? Do tell!

This is a great post. I didn't know about Mira's List, which looks awesome!

Of course, my own humble additions here would be The Practicing Writer newsletter and the weekly "Monday Morning Markets/Jobs/Opportunities" posts on Practicing Writing. Just saying! ;-)

I have a friend who has successfully won a number of grants (and written about that process). I will try to find her articles and get back to you--off to the day job now!

Kath - my pleasure! Let us know how it goes.

2009-06-19T07:48:40.799-04:00

Kath - my pleasure! Let us know how it goes.

WOW! thanks deonne! i wasn't expecting such a ...

2009-06-18T11:35:35.998-04:00

WOW! thanks deonne! i wasn't expecting such a quick response with tons of info! i'll definately check into the new mexico arts. thanks again! as always, i look forward to your next blog.
~kath

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2009-06-18T11:29:15.270-04:00

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