One of the reasons I love writing grants is that I am task-oriented. I love that there is a beginning, middle, and end, and hitting the “Submit” button is so satisfying to me.
By the last question, I am a bit burned out and ready to move on. I have to force myself to follow through with this annoying but crucial step in the process…
Self-editing.
And over the years I have found that if I finish writing and then immediately go back over the grant, that is not good enough.
I have to step away, sometimes until the next day. And then come back with fresh eyes.
And that means that I have to delay hitting the “Submit” button, which I don’t like. I want to cross it off my To-Do list and move on.
But, taking a pause and coming back for the self-edit is the only way for me to produce a near-perfect proposal, so that is what I do.
Until next time,
Write Epic Grants
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