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How to Write a Better Bio: Advice for Artists and Musicians

When writing their own biography, some artists remove any trace of individuality from their bios with boring, generic language, while others exaggerate. For example, if you find yourself saying things like you’re “the voice of a generation,” then ...

March 12, 2021
Douglas Detrick
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Four Reasons to Finally Write That Grant

Like the nutritious breakfasts that we learned about when we were kids, grants are only a part of “this complete breakfast.” Like the Captain Crunch that I so loved as a kid, (with Crunch Berries!) grants are a rare treat for most artists. This is for a ...

March 4, 2013
Douglas Detrick
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Writing Your Work Statement: Why do you do what you do?

Most grant and fellowship applications, in fact, almost every gateway to professional opportunity for artists, require a concise, but clear and compelling statement to help introduce the decision-makers on the panel to your work. Unfortunately, this is ...

January 7, 2013
Douglas Detrick
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