When you start out on the path of grant writing, figuring out what funders want can seem very confusing. Actually, it’s not as complicated as it seems. Here’s the answer to that elusive question, “What do funders want?”

William Shakespeare is also referred to as ‘The Bard’. The term bard originally meant a friend who likes writing poems indeed Shakespeare gained many friends through his plays.

People hold back on keeping a journal. They’ve gotten the idea that it’s not enough if what they write helps them. They feel it has to be “good writing” to be worthwhile. My training and life experience begs to differ; it’s about the process NOT the product. And, no one has to see what you’ve written anyway. Your journal is your own private world. Start one and enjoy the ways a journal can help you change, grow and learn about yourself.

Many people read best sellers and think, “I can write better than this.” Does that mean that they have a profitable career ahead of them as a professional writer?

Authors of self-published books often seek help from reviewers and copywriters. They realize that reviews on Amazon and other online bookstores can make a huge difference in book sales. They also realize they need sales pages to promote their books.