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The Red Phone...synonymous with urgent communiques...
This Red Phone is for Writers Only.
Why call it?
Because: whenever a manuscript is written,
it needs to get read. Many, many times.
Whether you're still thinking things through at the beginning, or you've just finished your first draft, or you're plugging away at revisions...
Sometimes you just need someone...on-demand...who you can call to get what you're working on read and talk about it.
Call The RED Phone for Writers
(service on-demand)
HELLO, YOU'VE REACHED THE RED PHONE FOR WRITERS.
We are here to be objective witnesses to your work...to raise questions about it and listen to your questions in turn...to raise observations and hear your intentions...to offer a fresh perspective and a heightened sense of support.
It is our job it is to be here, sincerely focused, honest, and available on-demand for you.
The Red Phone for Writers is finally here.
WHAT'S ON THE LINE:
The Hourly Phone Ring of Truth: $80.
(Popular. 15 minutes is also available. See below.)
Hourly rates are the best deal for:
- Experienced writers who know where they're headed with their current project but want a professional sounding board.
(Most writers figure out so much on their own just given the chance to really talk things through.)
- Any writer who needs to vent (seriously, we're not therapists, but we can absolutely listen to your frustrations whether it's about getting started, or stuck, or about a contract, or the state of literature today, or, or, or... Venting can help.)
- Getting a new work started. Choosing a new project? Let's talk it through.
- Beginning writing lessons. Want to be better acquainted with a teachable writing subject? Whether that's story construction, the evolution of literary movements, or just want some writing prompts to play with...
It's your hour! As long as it's writing-related, we're here to hear you.
Schedule your hour: email amanda@ajschaar
Impromptu hour: call A.J. Schaar at 602.380.3706
Note: you can request recurring hour sessions (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly) if that would benefit you.
Full Manuscript Evaluation: $300.
(Popular. Manuscript evaluations entail our written critique and a follow-up call to discuss.)
These are the best deal for:
- Finished first drafts. If you're looking for objective questions and comments to apply to your next draft, this is a timely way to get specific, actionable, constructive criticism.
- Works you haven't touched in several years that you're picking up again; you want fresh eyes and fresh feedback. Get a thorough and timely look at your work done right here.
Get your manuscript evaluated: email amanda@ajschaar.com, include your manuscript and briefly tell us if there's anything special you want us to watch for as we read through your text. You'll get a confirmation from us with a link to our Givebutter payment page, as well as some time options when we can call you to discuss our findings.
Operator, Please Connect Me (15 Minutes): $20.
15 minute check-ins are the best deal for:
- Weekly calls. We can briefly discuss what writing you accomplished, or what writing habits you changed in the past week, and talk about what you want to accomplish in the next week. This is valuable to many writers, from beginners to best-sellers.
- Inspiration. In a funk? Feeling stuck? Every time we feel that way, talking has helped, guaranteed.
- Writing emergencies. Need to get a question answered, or get a second opinion fast? Whether it's about your writing project or associated concerns about how to handle a situation (the court intrigue of tardy responses and cryptic collaborators), just call.
(We're not going to be able to get too in-depth here, but we can still be quite useful in just 15 minutes.)
Schedule your 15 minute check-in: email amanda@ajschaar.com
Improptu 15 minute check-in: call 602.380.3706
HOLD THE LINE: $900.
Put The Red Phone On Monthly Retainer.
A monthly retainer is the best deal for:
- Writers working on multiple projects who want someone focused on their progress and helping them keep things straight.
- Writers working on an aggressive schedule who want a professional sounding board and source of additional support.
When you put The Red Phone For Writers on a retainer (on hold) there are no time limits or additional billable hours.
This is a flat monthly rate.
Reserve your monthly retainer (spots are limited each month): email amanda@ajschaar.com or call 602.380.3706
No matter what, next time you're getting a little angry that your regular readers have been too busy to get right back to you, whether that's friends and family or agents and publicists, remember you can always GET RED READ right here.
The Red Phone For Writers