Wednesdays, April 2nd - May 7th | This strategy- and information-packed workshop is open to writers of any genre who are planning to apply for a literary grant, fellowship, scholarship, or a national or international writers' residency opportunity in 2025 or 2026.
This workshop will cover:
*The dreaded Project Statement, Work Plan, or Goals and Objectives question
*How to demonstrate a rising trajectory (remembering that most people who are awarded grants are on their way up, not already there)
*Creating a professional literary CV
*Using headings and "buckets" to make your statement navigable
*How to craft clear, concise personal or "artist" statements (leave this class with a completed first draft in hand!)
*Why the marketing angle is so important
*Curating your social media profile to present yourself as a competitive applicant
Students should be computer savvy and prepared to engage in a range of hands-on activities.