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Having a great idea is one thing — learning to communicate it is another.
Hello Gorgias! is a weekly newsletter for aspiring theorists and philosophers looking to learn more about writing, rhetoric, and long-form argument. You don’t need a fancy degree to write critical theory. You just need to be passionate about the material and be dedicated to honing your craft.
Every week, subscribers receive short posts on topics related to writing, including genre theory, evaluating evidence, building a literature base, developing the relationship between method and methodology, the mechanics of argumentative writing, and more.
Paid subscribers receive a discount on personal writing consultations. You can read more about those below.
Writing Consultations
I am currently accepting new clients for personal 30-minute writing consultations.
One (30-minute) consultation is $50.
Three (30-minute) consultations is $125.
Five (30-minute) consultations is $200.
What will you get out of these meetings?
As much writing help as we can squeeze into 30 minutes!
We can brainstorm, discuss research strategies, or develop a plan for revision. I can help you refine the structure of your argument, develop an outline, or offer line-by-line feedback on your work. Or we can start mapping out potential counterarguments and thinking about how you’ll respond to the most relevant critiques of your work.
This time is yours, so it’s ultimately up to you to decide how you want to use it.
To schedule a consultation, email me at hellogorgias@gmail.com.
Don’t take my word for it…
"Going into the consultation with Andy I had specific questions in mind regarding the piece I was writing. Andy addressed the specific questions and concerns I had and helped me think through the strengths and weaknesses of my current draft. Most importantly, he made me think about the purpose of the piece and who my audience is. Writing is ideally a collaborative effort, rather than merely a solitary, solipsistic activity, and Andy is a great collaborator for those writers wishing to improve their craft."
-Jordan S.
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"Andy was great at helping me understand what makes my writing unique—my 'superpower'—and gave me the confidence to keep working. Thanks to his encouragement, I've been more motivated than ever to work harder on my craft."
-David P.
"Meeting with Andy was fantastic. I really appreciated his insights on how to combine my personal experiences with dense theoretical concepts in my writing. He helped me figure out how to balance reflection and theory to develop the writing style I'm going for, which was super helpful. I’m looking forward to applying these strategies in my work."
-Cesar R.