Creative Writing Vs. Grant Writing
Although both creative writing and grant writing take skill, hard work and patience, they are vastly different from one another. However, many creative writers apply for grants that can supplement them throughout their artistic career.
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Grant Writing
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The Foundation Center is a place that grant writers can research grants Grant writing consists of writing proposals for grants. In addition, a grant writer's responsibilities include research, tracking finances and having an overall understanding of the non-profit world. Many grant writers specialize in a particular field such as grant writing for artistic organizations or educational grant writing.
Creative Writing
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Creative writing pushes the boundries of professional writing such as journalism and copy editing. The purpose of creative writing is to express thoughts, feelings and emotions. Unlike grant writing, where the purpose is to obtain money through a proposal, there are no particular rules or limits in creative writing. Creative writers can explore various genres including fiction, poetry and non-fiction.
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Career Differences
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Grant writers can freelance or work for non-profit organizations that are in need of funding. Many creative writers tend to work for themselves or teach creative writing at a school or university. Unlike grant writing, creative writing is a popular and therapeutic hobby among people of all ages.
Requirements
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Although a college degree may not be necessary for freelancers or all organizations hiring a grant writer, a person needs to have the proper training and knowledge in order to write proposals successfully. Grant writers also need to meet deadlines and be highly organized.
Resources
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Writers who are serious about creative writing often take classes or choose it as their major in college. According to Education-Portal.com, Northwestern University and Oberlin College are among the most coveted places to study.
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