Hey, friends and future authors, everyone here is at a different stage in their journey. I was curious to see where we are as a community. Take the poll and let me know!

I just finished building my Website and activated it today, I do not have a book finished to offer, however, I thought I could blog about what I am working on and my progress through my writing journey. https://authors.tertulia.com/joannakasner-draft36or2s It is amateur but I think a good start.

If you’re ready to move to the next level for your creative project, you’re in the right place. 9 Stumbling Blocks Preventing Creatives from Tapping Into Free Grant Money is a practical guide for creatives seeking to overcome common obstacles that prevent them from accessing grant funding. Written by grant writing experts in the creative field, this book offers not only experience but also encouragement on how to shift your mindset into a positive backdrop for your grant writing adventure! This guide is designed to empower artists, writers, podcasters, and other creatives to tap into available financial resources without feeling overwhelmed or underqualified as they work through the process. https://danielledesir.thrivecart.com/stumbling-blocks-grants/

One of the Substack publications I follow is called "Write, period." They have timely information on a variety of items to assist writers. This latest newsletter has information on grants and fellowships. "You’ll find big money fellowships for fiction writers, playwrights and poets covering your accommodations, travel and insurance! We’ve also got massive fellowships for visual artists, performance artists, filmmakers, and researchers among many other disciplines and mediums! https://open.substack.com/pub/writeperiod/p/over-1-million-usd-in-fellowships?r=26yiz2&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

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