Strategic & Compelling Writing
for non-profits and individuals in their efforts to promote social equity
“You write in order to change the world….
~James A. Baldwin
Scholastic Monkey LLC — Writing Consultant
Scholastic Monkey LLC’s mission is to empower non-profit organizations and individuals in their efforts to promote social equity. With over 16 years of experience in writing, research, and fundraising, we provide expert guidance and personalized support necessary to achieve your individual or organizational goals.
We believe that your words and delivery matter. At Scholastic Monkey LLC, we make writing simple. Let us help you write your future.
Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
Our Services
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• Initial Assessment: Read the entire document to get a sense of overall content and structure
• Copyediting: Review the document for grammar, syntax, and style, which includes correcting errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar, as well as ensuring consistency in language, tone, and formatting
• Review for Clarity and Readability: Review the document for clarity and readability, ensuring that the content is clear, concise, and easy to understand for the intended audience
• Proofreading: Proofread to ensure that there are no errors or typos that may have been missed in the copyediting process
• Final Review: A final review is conducted to ensure that the document meets all of the requirements and guidelines -
• Identify Funding Opportunities: Research and identify funding opportunities that align with the organization's mission and goals
• Gather and Plan: Develop a plan that outlines the goals, objectives, tasks, and outcomes of the project
• Gather Supporiting Documents: Gather supporting documents (organizational budgets, financial statements, and letters of support)
• Write the Proposal: Write the proposal according to the guidelines provided by the granting organization(s)
• Review and Revise: Review and revise the proposal, as needed, to ensure that it is clear, concise, and persuasive
• Submit the Proposal: Submit the proposal by the deadline specified by the granting organization(s)
• Follow Up: Follow up with the granting organization(s) to ensure that they have received the proposal and to address any questions or concerns
Grant Management: Manage the grant according to the terms and conditions specified in the contract or grant agreement -
• Prewrite: Brainstorming, researching, and outlining ideas
• Revise: Reviewing and refining the draft to improve its organization, clarity, and effectiveness
• Edit: Checking the draft for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax
• Proofread: Reviewing the final draft for any remaining errors or typos -
• Topic Selection: Choose a topic that is both interesting and relevant to the topic
• Research: Gather relevant sources, as well as conduct experiments and surveys
• Outlining: Create an outline to organize thoughts and paper
• Writing: Start writing and make sure to follow any formatting guidelines provided
• Edit and Proofread: Edit and proofread for grammar and spelling errors, as well as any inconsistencies