Yes. I help education-focused and therapist-founded businesses research state ESA and EFA opportunities, prepare vendor applications, navigate ClassWallet and Odyssey onboarding, organize product listings, track approvals, and plan outreach after approval. Eligibility and requirements vary by state, so each project begins with research.

Shannon McGill-Hensley is an Arkansas-based writer, poet, publisher, educator, communications professional, funding strategist, and founder of Get Write with Shannon. She is a first-generation college graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Communications and a concentration in Writing and Rhetoric. She is also the author of Naked, Unrequited Life, and Unmasked.

Services include ESA and EFA vendor research, ClassWallet and Odyssey onboarding, application preparation, state trackers, approved-state launch guides, product descriptions, business narratives, homeschool-market messaging, grant research, grant writing, website copy, workshops, and customized outreach materials.

The process begins with a consultation about the project, organization, funding need, timeline, and eligibility. I can then help identify realistic opportunities, assess fit, organize required information, shape the project narrative, develop the application, and prepare supporting materials. Funding is never guaranteed, but a focused strategy can help clients pursue stronger opportunities.

Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring iLook for a writing or publishing professional whose experience matches your project and who can explain the process clearly. Through Get Write with Shannon, I offer an initial consultation to discuss the manuscript, publishing goals, audience, timeline, and level of support needed.deas to the table, and keep things moving.

I offer and develop workshops through Get Write with Shannon on writing, publishing, creative careers, personal branding, project development, and sustainable opportunities for artists. Workshops can be created for writers, schools, creative organizations, community groups, and businesses.

The general steps are identifying appropriate state programs, confirming eligibility, gathering business and product documentation, completing the vendor application, responding to state or platform questions, building compliant product listings, and preparing a launch plan for approved states. Requirements vary, and Get Write with Shannon helps businesses organize and navigate the process.

Get Write with Shannon provides grant research, opportunity assessment, narrative development, application writing, supporting-material organization, and submission planning for educational and creative businesses. The first step is a consultation to determine the project’s goals and readiness.

Yes. I help creative entrepreneurs examine grants, workshops, services, product sales, sponsorships, partnerships, education funding, and other realistic income opportunities. Together, we can clarify the project, identify its strongest audiences, and create a practical funding plan.

Get Write with Shannon is a boutique publishing and creative strategy house founded by writer, poet, and publishing consultant Shannon McGill-Hensley. The company provides high-touch support for authors, educators, therapists, and creative entrepreneurs who need thoughtful writing, publishing guidance, funding strategy, or help bringing a meaningful idea to market.

Get Write with Shannon is based in Northwest Arkansas, with roots in Oklahoma and connections throughout the regional creative community. Services are available locally and remotely.

Yes. Get Write with Shannon works remotely with writers, educators, therapists, product founders, and creative entrepreneurs across the United States. ESA and EFA vendor projects are researched according to each client’s business, products, and target states.

Pricing depends on the project’s scope, timeline, research needs, and level of support. Boutique services are customized rather than one-size-fits-all. After the initial consultation, clients receive a clear recommendation, deliverables, timeline, and price before work begins.

Yes. The initial consultation is free. It is an opportunity to discuss your project, identify where you feel stuck, clarify your goals, and determine whether Get Write with Shannon is the right fit for the work.

Each project is customized, but support may include project planning, developmental feedback, editing, publishing guidance, author positioning, biographies, book descriptions, website copy, launch materials, and strategy calls. Writing projects include two draft revisions with a Zoom consultation; any additional revision needs are discussed clearly in advance.

Yes. Shannon writes website copy, About pages, professional biographies, author biographies, brand stories, service descriptions, and other materials that help people understand who you are, what you do, and why your work matters. The goal is polished language that still sounds recognizably like you.

Yes. Get Write with Shannon helps eligible education-focused businesses research opportunities and navigate ClassWallet, Odyssey, and state ESA or EFA vendor processes. Support may include application preparation, business descriptions, product organization, portal onboarding, state tracking, and launch planning.

Education funding programs and vendor requirements vary by state and can change. Get Write with Shannon researches the programs that are most relevant to each client, evaluates fit, and creates a practical application plan rather than relying on a generic state list.

Approval is only the beginning. Get Write with Shannon can help organize product listings, create approved-state launch guides, develop parent-facing messaging, plan homeschool outreach, and build a realistic strategy for turning approval into visibility and sales.

No ethical consultant can guarantee grant funding or vendor approval. Decisions are made by funders, state programs, and platform administrators. Get Write with Shannon strengthens applications through research, clear writing, organized documentation, and strategic positioning while communicating risks and requirements honestly.

Yes. Shannon develops customized workshops for schools, creative organizations, businesses, community programs, and professional groups. Topics may include writing, publishing, creative careers, personal branding, funding, community building, and sustainable income for artists.

Yes. Shannon is available for speaking engagements, panels, workshops, and facilitated conversations related to writing, publishing, first-generation education, creative entrepreneurship, community building, funding access, and building a sustainable creative life.

Use the Contact page on Get Write with Shannon or email hello@getwritewithshannon.com. Include a short description of your project, what kind of help you need, and any important timeline so Shannon can recommend the strongest next step.

Start by scheduling a free consultation or sending a message through the Contact page. You do not need a perfect draft or a complete plan. Bring what you have, explain what you want to build, and Shannon will help identify the clearest path forward.