How Does Art Solve Problems? Value Proposition for CreativesFor my day job, I teach business communication courses and my students recently learned about value proposition, a term to describe the...
Write An Artist Bio (and more!) Whether you’re a new hot mess or a creative pro, every artist* needs to write a biography (or update older bios). There are suggested...
Resources from The (Indigenous) Writer's Toolkit WorkshopWhat a blast learning alongside the talented students who attended The (Indigenous) Writer's Toolkit: How to Launch Your Craft workshop I...
The Data Driven ApplicationDo you need to beef up your grant, fellowship, or residency application? Bulk up with data. With grant applications, for example, I...
Applying for Grants, Fellowships, & Residencies: Archive, Re-Purpose, RepeatApplying for residencies, grants, and fellowships is a tedious process, which is why I print and archive every application I submit. Why?...
Down, Up, Down, Up: On Rejection(s)What a whirlwind 24 hours. My weekend began with a rejection email from a writing contest. No problem. Rejection is familiar territory I...
Part II: Tips for Residencies, Grants, & FellowshipsSpring deadlines for grant & residency applications are weeks away. My butt is shifting into gear and already I'm going mad. What keeps...
Part I: Tips for Residencies, Grants, & FellowshipsFrustrated or let down by the application process for residencies, grants, and fellowships? If you're in the Seattle area, I'm speaking...