In this episode of Grant Writing Made Clear, Dr. Trenette tackles the emotional and practical reality of the final stretch before you hit submit. The last mile is where grant writing shifts to more precision, where anxiety can get louder, energy can get lower, and perfectionism may try to drive the car. This episode offers practical strategies that help you submit a proposal that is clear, compliant, and compelling.

3 Key takeaways

· The last mile feels hard because the work shifts from creating to inspecting

· You can submit while nervous, tired, or over it. Feelings are passengers, not the driver

· Small bursts of focused work beat waiting for inspiration
 

The seven last mile strategies mentioned

1. Define done like a scientist

2. Make a checklist that is extremely specific

3. Use the 15-minute sprint

4. Separate writing brain from review brain

5. Name the fear and give it a job

6. Build a micro self-care routine 

7. Get a second set of eyes with clear boundaries and deadlines

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