{"id":1665,"date":"2017-10-20T11:54:32","date_gmt":"2017-10-20T11:54:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grantnews.press\/blog\/?p=509"},"modified":"2025-11-03T15:45:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T20:45:51","slug":"i-know-whyiwrite-why-do-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/i-know-whyiwrite-why-do-you\/","title":{"rendered":"I Know #WhyIWrite – Why Do You?"},"content":{"rendered":"

GrantNews<\/strong> is always trying to foster creativity. Writing is a great outlet for drafting bright ideas and\u00a0for sharing valuable information and, sometimes, it’s\u00a0just a great way to start a conversation\u00a0or open an insightful\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>debate.<\/p>\n

There’s a hashtag floating around trying to answer #WhyIWrite<\/strong>.\u00a0Today is National Day on Writing<\/strong>, originally started by the National Council of Teachers\u00a0“on the premise that writing is critical to literacy, but\u00a0needs greater attention and celebration<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

On a personal note, this holiday makes me proud to be a writer. In regards to the question itself,\u00a0I write because I love writing, especially when I can help professionals enhance productivity and organization.\u00a0I write because I took a creative writing class in college that changed my life.\u00a0Finally, I write because writing lets us share just a tiny bit of ourselves with the world.<\/p>\n

So, we want to know!\u00a0Why do you write?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Grants to Improve and Promote Literacy<\/a> on GrantWatch.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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In-Kind Grants of Books to USA Nonprofits that Serve Low-Income or Underserved Children<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

In-kind grants of books to USA nonprofit organizations that assist underserved or low-income children. This program is intended to provide books to organizations in need of a small library, or that need to add to or rebuild a library.<\/p>\n

Deadline:<\/strong> Ongoing<\/p>\n

Residencies for USA, Canada, and International Individuals\u00a0in the Journalism, Nonfiction, and Documentary Fields<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Residencies for USA, Canada, and International documentarians, journalists, and nonfiction writers working at the professional level about important issues.<\/p>\n

Deadline:<\/strong> 05\/31\/18<\/p>\n

Awards to USA Public Libraries and Schools for Outstanding\u00a0Community Programs that Encourage Reading<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Awards of up to $10,000 and in-kind donations of books to USA public libraries and schools to recognize outstanding work in implementing creative community-based programs.<\/p>\n

Deadline: <\/strong>04\/15\/18<\/p>\n

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Economic Literacy Projects for Youth and the General Public<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Grants starting at $3,500 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that will raise national awareness of the need for economic education.<\/p>\n

Deadline:\u00a0<\/strong>02\/15\/18<\/p>\n

Awards to USA Individuals to Recognize Emerging Talent in Writing and Illustrating Children’s Books<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Awards with an honorarium of $1,000 to a USA author and an illustrator to encourage and recognize emerging talent in the creation of children\u2019s books.<\/p>\n

Deadline:<\/strong> 12\/15\/17<\/p>\n

About the Author<\/strong>: Lianne Hikind is a staff writer for GrantNews.press.<\/p>\n

Sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/whyiwrite.us\/<\/a><\/div>\n
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About GrantWatch<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Libby Hikind<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, author of\u00a0The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, founded\u00a0GrantWatch.com<\/em><\/strong>, the largest advanced grant search engine in the United States. The platform features over 10,000 active, verified, and human-curated grant opportunities in more than 60 funding categories. Additionally, it lists\u00a0grants for\u00a0nonprofits<\/em><\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0grants for\u00a0small businesses<\/em><\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0grants for\u00a0government agencies<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, and\u00a0grants for\u00a0Individuals<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

GrantWatch also offers innovative funding tools like the\u00a0AI Grant Writing Tool<\/a><\/em><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0AI Grant Searching Tool<\/a><\/strong><\/em>\u00a0making it easier to find grants, track deadlines, and draft proposals. Members can upgrade to\u00a0MemberPlus+<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for complete grant details, eligibility criteria, and application information. With 21 powerful features, live customer support, and weekly\u00a0GrantTalk<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0podcast episodes, GrantWatch is the go-to resource for finding grants and turning funding opportunities into awarded grants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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