Bruce Ripley

Writing for results since 1999. Author/co-author of 4 books, including your guide to freelance grant writing:

[Bruce Ripley @bripley85]

Painted Post Publications, the publishing business I co-founded with @CainNPSolutions, is 3 years old as of this month. We thank everyone who has bought, read, or reviewed one of our books since then. #grantwriting #freelancewriter #workathome #nonprofit #writingcommunity

[Bruce Ripley @bripley85]

Thank you for the opportunity to talk about freelance grant writing. #lifeasagrantpro #WorkFromHome #freelancewriters

[Greater Cincinnati Grant Professionals Assoc. @GreaterCinciGPA]

Thank you to everyone who attended today's chapter meeting. We hope you enjoyed it. See you in October for our funder's panel!

#gcgpa #gpa #grantpros

[Bruce Ripley @bripley85]

My 2nd book, "Granted," reached the #4 spot today in its Kindle category. @CainNPSolutions and I thank those who used their Amazon gift cards in this way! #lifeasagrantpro #WritingCommunity #freelance https://t.co/m1uBK7fMbq

[James Clear @JamesClear]

When making plans, think big.

When making progress, think small.

[Bruce Ripley @bripley85]

If you missed my presentation on burnout at the 2022 Grant Professionals Association (GPA) annual conference, I will be giving it again on 1/18/23 for the Greater Cincinnati GPA chapter’s Zoom meeting. Register at https://t.co/Cp3MyEGlqf. #lifeasagrantpro #burnout #nonprofits

[Bruce Ripley @bripley85]

@wholewheatgirl Been saying this for years!

[Bruce Ripley @bripley85]

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[Bruce Ripley @bripley85]

Painted Post Publications, the publishing business I co-founded with @CainNPSolutions, is 4 years old this month. We thank everyone who has supported our work. #grantwriter #freelancewriter #nonprofits #WritingCommunity

[Bruce Ripley @bripley85]

@Codie_Sanchez It depends. Sometimes, people say it because they envy that person's success. Other times, it's because the signs of burnout are evident to everyone but the person working long hours.

[Eliza Elowen @ElizaElowen]

I wish I was making this up. In the middle of our dinner rush, a 60-year-old woman walked into the kitchen and demanded to know why her food was taking so long.

[Bruce Ripley @bripley85]

A reader said this about my book, "Granted" - “I read this book and was blown away! Bruce and Ashley are exceptional at relaying information.” Let our book light your path to becoming a freelance grant writer in '23. https://t.co/tJSIkOzdim #grants #WritingCommmunity #writing

[Bruce Ripley @bripley85]

@Grant_Chat A1: By accident. I wanted writing experience. The development director position, which mostly involved grant writing, became vacant where I was working. I applied. Still at it 23 years later. #GrantChat

[Bruce Ripley @bripley85]

@klhicks912 2019

[Bruce Ripley @bripley85]

@Carolinerebisz One of my books received a 2-star, no comment rating the other day. I was irked for 5 minutes. I texted my co-author about it. Then I moved on with my day. I focus more on the positive reviews and comments received.

[Bruce Ripley @bripley85]

@JacquelineFieck It can be a struggle, although one of my books continues to sell with minimal marketing. A few local libraries carry two of my books.

[Bruce Ripley @bripley85]

My 3rd book, “Writing with a Mission: How to Create a Successful Career as a Grant Writer,” was released 2 years ago this week. @CainNPSolutions and I thank everyone who has supported our work. #writing #WritingCommunity #workfromhomejobs #nonprofit https://t.co/xOKLNRPBjK

[Bruce Ripley @bripley85]

@Madiii03 Good start.

[Robert Greene @RobertGreene]

The problem with all students, he said, is that they inevitably stop somewhere. They hear an idea and they hold on to it until it becomes dead; they want to flatter themselves that they know the truth. But true Zen never stops, never congeals into such truths.

[Bruce Ripley @bripley85]

@mir_and_a True. Another option is to get a job where you seldom dread Mondays.

[Easterseals Redwood @EastersealsRW]

We’ve been hard at work building a bridge that will take Easterseals Serving Greater Cincinnati into the future – and we can’t wait to have you cross it with us! Stay tuned to our social channels tomorrow (Tues, July 26) for an exciting announcement about what’s next for us.

[Bruce Ripley @bripley85]

Success as a grant writer requires an occasional escape to someplace like this. #lifeasagrantpro #nonprofit #burnout #LaurelHighlands