The Everything Grant Writing Book: Create the Perfect Proposal to Raise the Funds You Need

I have not had the opportunity to read this book yet. However, I did glance through to see that it did contain valuable information I will need at a later date. The book looks like good reference material I will consult often while writing grants.

I am quite impressed with the book; I feel the authors touch on and in some cases went into depth regarding all aspects of grant writing. I feel it was not intended to fully teach but to give you the understanding of the overall aspects of grant writing, (what to expect, what to look for and how to plan your approach.) It was very helpful to me as I am new to grant writing.

The Everything Grant Writing Book minces no words in informing readers that two of the most important abilities in grant writing are: The ability to follow directions and the ability to meet a deadline. I loved the authors' style and could see that it really wasn't intended to "insult" (although I wasn't insulted at all). What they convey is that you can have the best writing talent and your cause can be quite noble, but the sad fact is that most grants contain a myriad of directions that CAN be rather complex and daunting. I often have thought that these directions help them to "weed" out proposals right off! If these directions are not followed TO THE LETTER, your grant proposal usually isn't even read! Likewise, I have NEVER ever known a committee to make an exception and accept a grant proposal that is late. I would rather that the authors drive this point home in a book than for grant seekers to learn the hard way... An excellent book that I'm buying for my own personal collection.

I think my knowledge of grant writing can be summed as "enough to be dangerous.." with that in mind, I knew I needed help to get a better understanding of the grant writing process. This book provides that and more--in a way that is understandable and easily read. I was able to absorb all the bits of knowledge and lead others on the path of grant writing enlightenment like a pro. This book is a must have indeed!

This is a very well written, book on all aspects of grant writing. The author's have cut through the rubbish and presented facts in a simple, straight-forward manner. If I were teaching grant writing, I would use this book.