About Us
Overview
Founded in 2017, iPlume Writing Inc. has quickly established itself as a leader in writing, editing, research, and grant prospecting. We produce only the highest level of quality while maintaining affordable payment rates. We approach every assignment with the utmost professionalism because we know how important these tasks are to our clients. iPlume provides its services for a variety of projects, including but not limited to:
- Grant/investment writing and prospecting
- Book, ebook, article, and blog writing and editing
- Academic editing, specializing in Masters theses, PhD dissertations, and published journal submissions
- Manual writing, editing, and formatting
- Business writing and editing
- Resumes and cover letters
- Policy writing
- Research
- Website content and editing
- Marketing copywriting and editing
- Basic graphics and advanced formatting
We work with numerous clients throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. Recently, we have been writing dozens of applications for government, foundation, and corporate funding, ranging in awards from $5,000 to multimillion-dollar grants. Our work has an extremely high success rate (85% over the last 12 months, with $6.3 million awarded and more to be announced). This is demonstrative of the high standard of excellence that we consistently provide.
The people we work with have brilliant ideas, are building innovative companies, or are doing amazing work in their communities. iPlume helps them take those concepts, brands, and passion projects and communicate them in a clear and captivating way. We know that to leave a good impression on readers, customers, investors, employers, or grant funders, you need the very best in writing and editing. You deserve to work with people who are as excited about your work as you are! That’s why our company is there for you every step of the way, to ensure you achieve the high levels of success for which you strive. Whenever you’re searching for the perfect words, iPlume is ready to turn your vision into a written reality. Changing the world one word at a time.
Since iPlume’s inception, the company has been an online resource and service for clients from all over the world. Gone are the days of pen and paper or sitting in a cubicle pushing pencils. Instead, thanks to technology and the Internet, iPlume can provide services to clients remotely from around the globe. iPlume Writing has successfully served clients from the following countries:
- Canada
- USA
- Australia
- China
- Dominican Republic
- Egypt
- England
- India
- Japan
- Kenya
- Korea
- New Zealand
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- South Africa
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turkey
- UAE
- US Virgin Islands
Our Background
Our company’s founder and owner, Amanda Rogers, has a Master’s degree in Child and Youth Study and has worked for 20 years for not-for-profit and community-based agencies in several senior-level positions, including Manager, Director, and Executive Director. A significant portion of these roles was to secure funding through grants, liaise with funders, and report on funded projects and programs. Through this work, she developed a proven track record in obtaining high-level and multi-year grant funding.
Amanda has a rich history of working with underrepresented communities, including Indigenous communities throughout Atlantic Canada, women, young women, youth, and children. Amanda also spent several years teaching English in South Korea and traveling to over 25 countries. Amanda understands the plight of not-for-profit and charitable organizations and has always been passionate about helping others. And, while she ended her career in not-for-profit once she started a family, there was still a pressing need to continue to help those in need.
Then, in 2017, Amanda had an idea. Why not take those skills that she had developed through years of education and experience, and use them to create a business to help others find similar success? She saw the immense need for first-rate grant writing, and all the great organizations who were struggling to get funding because their ideas weren’t being communicated as effectively as possible. And so, she founded iPlume Writing Inc., to give these clients a way to effectively communicate their brilliant ideas and programming to funding bodies all over the world.
Today, iPlume Writing provides various writing and editing services to clients worldwide. Amanda’s goal is being achieved, and we look forward to sharing her passion for great writing with you.
Meet Our Writers
Amanda Rogers
CEO
She/Her
I am the founder and owner of iPlume Writing Inc. and I provide writing and editing support to clients from around the globe. I am highly skilled in writing, grant writing, content editing, and copy editing. Prior to founding iPlume, I worked for over 20 years for not-for-profit and community-based organizations in several senior-level roles, including Manager, Director, and Executive Director. So, I understand what it means to be underfunded and overworked. That’s why I put my all into the grants that I write for my clients. I truly care about my clients, their missions, and about getting them the funding they deserve.
I have a Master of Arts Degree in Child and Youth Study, an Advanced Major Bachelor of Sociology, and I have spent several years focusing on qualitative and quantitative research and academic writing. I also spent three years teaching English in South Korea, and I’ve traveled to over 25 countries. I am a well-rounded individual and I respect, honour, and create space to listen to and understand diverse perspectives and worldviews.
Jamie Koehn
Content Manager
He/Him
As iPlume’s Content Manager, I look forward to helping our clients grow their businesses, build their communities, and accomplish their goals. With a Master of Arts in English from Simon Fraser University, I have a deep love of education and an appreciation for creative thinking. I am experienced in writing, research, and communications, and I am passionate about using my skills to make a positive difference in our society. Based in British Columbia, I enjoy hiking, reading, and watching movies with my family. I am excited to work with a diverse range of people and organizations as a member of the iPlume team!
Shannon MacKay
Project Manager
She/Her
I am a graduate of Acadia University with a passion for community involvement, grammar, and the arts. After obtaining my Bachelor of Music Degree, I realized the parts I loved most about my undergraduate experience were not performances— but the times I spent listening, collaborating, and connecting with my community. This realization has brought me to iPlume, where I look forward to collaborating with clients who are doing amazing work in their communities. While working with campus organizations at Acadia, I learned the difference great writing can make when applying for funding and sharing your mission with a wider audience. As a (recovering) perfectionist, my favourite part about writing is the satisfaction of finding the perfect combination of words to express yourself.
After a year exploring city life in Toronto, I am excited to be back home in Nova Scotia taking in all the beaches and hiking trails the province has to offer. I am eager to grow my skills as an Assistant Writer with iPlume by helping clients bring their visions to life!
Josephine Macnab
Writer
She/Her
Hello! My name is Josephine Macnab. I studied communication, writing, and French at Mount Saint Vincent University, where I got to explore my interest in marketing, communication design, and social media. I love to have adventures in my home province of Nova Scotia, whether I’m going for a hike or trying a new restaurant. I’m excited to be an assistant writer with iPlume because I’m passionate about clear and creative communication, and I truly enjoy writing and learning new things.
Mackenzie Brine
Writer
She/Her
Hi! My name is Mackenzie Brine, and I am a writer with iPlume Writing. I graduated High School in 2020 with honours. I have always had an immense passion for writing and expressing my individuality with words. I love reading, art, and makeup. I am always open to learning new things and expressing my creative side; creativity is the greatest outlet there is. I am grateful that I can spend my time doing what I love (writing) and help others along the way.
Katie Diespecker
Writer
She/They
Katie lives in British Columbia and has a passion for both science and art. Katie earned a BSc in Biology from the University of the Fraser Valley and a Certificate in Adult Education from Dalhousie University, and has since gained valuable experience in prior internships with the Nature Conservancy of Canada, Langley Environmental Partners Society, and the Halifax Public Libraries. With a focus on nature and environment, Katie most enjoys writing about science. When not at work, Katie also likes channelling their creativity through drawing and painting.
