QUICK SERVICES
Fast, Focused Help With Writing, Research, and Case Clarity
Need something cleaned up, organized, or sharpened this week—without a big contract, intake call, or long sales process?
Quick Services are small, fixed-price projects you can book immediately. You send the material, I do the work, you get it back—usually within 24–48 hours.
I work at the intersection of journalism, public records, and policy, with a focus on courts, family law, disability, and state and local government. These micro-services give you access to that skillset in a simple, low-friction format.
To get started, email me at:
📨 mike@mikephillips.media
Available Services
1. Document Clarity Pass — $35
Make your writing clear, sharp, and ready to send.
Good for:
- Cover letters, resumes, and LinkedIn summaries
- Outreach emails to agencies, lawyers, or reporters
- Policy explainers, op-eds, or advocacy letters
- FOIA/PIA requests and complaint letters
- Substack posts, blog drafts, press releases
You’ll get:
- Line-level edits for clarity, tone, and structure
- Suggested rewording for confusing or repetitive sections
- A clean, ready-to-send version plus comments explaining key changes
Ideal if you’ve already written the thing and just need it to land better.
2. Case Summary Builder — $50
Turn a chaotic pile of screenshots, PDFs, and notes into a clear, chronological story.
Good for:
- Court cases, administrative hearings, CPS matters
- Grievances, complaints, or internal investigations
- Long text threads and email chains you need to summarize
You’ll get:
- A 1–2 page timeline in plain language, organized by date
- Key events highlighted (who did what, when, and how it changed things)
- A version you can use with attorneys, advocates, media, or support networks
Ideal if you’re overwhelmed and need to show someone “what happened” without making them read 400 screenshots.
3. Social Rewrite & Thread Polish — $20
Say what you mean—cleaner, tighter, and easier to share.
Good for:
- X/Twitter threads and posts
- Instagram/Facebook captions
- Short fundraising or campaign messages
- Announcements for articles, petitions, or investigations
You’ll get:
- A tightened, restructured post or thread
- Clearer hooks, stronger flow, and consistent tone
- Suggestions for where to add links, images, or calls-to-action
Ideal if you know what you want to say, but it keeps coming out too long, too tangled, or too emotional.
4. Custom Christmas Jingle or Poem — $25
A short, personalized Christmas jingle, poem, or rhyme written just for someone you care about — funny, sweet, heartfelt, or meaningful.
Perfect for:
• last-minute gifts
• cards
• social media posts
• family newsletters
• inside jokes
• something special for someone going through a hard time
• kids, partners, co-workers, volunteers, friends
What you get:
• A fully custom poem or jingle (8–16 lines)
• Your choice of tone: heartfelt, funny, romantic, faith-centered, or kids’ style
• Delivered in 24 hours
• Optional: a second variant (funny + heartfelt) for +$10
How To Book a Service
- Email me at:
mike@mikephillips.media - Include:
• Which service you want
• The document(s) or screenshots
• Any key context or audience details
• Your preferred payment method - I will:
• Confirm the project
• Give you a delivery window
• Send payment details
• Deliver the finished work within 24–48 hours
Payment
Payment is accepted through:
PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, or Zelle.
Payment is due before work begins for fixed-price services.
Who This Helps
These micro-services are ideal for:
• People handling complex situations who need clarity quickly
• Advocates or parents preparing documents
• Journalists and researchers who need timelines or cleanup
• Anyone who wants strong writing without a long contract
If you need larger investigative, editorial, or research projects, my full services pages are also available on this site.
Why Work With Me?
- Investigative mindset. I’m not just cleaning up grammar; I’m looking for missing context, unclear timelines, and weak framing.
- Court & policy experience. I’ve covered family court, protective orders, ADA issues, public records fights, and local government across multiple states.
- Nonpartisan, grounded approach. My job is to make the facts clear and the story understandable, not to feed a narrative that doesn’t hold up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What if I’m not sure which service I need?
If you’re unsure, start with the Document Clarity Pass. In your intake form, you can explain the larger context and I’ll let you know if a Case Summary would serve you better.
Q: Can you handle sensitive or legal topics?
Yes. I frequently work with court records, public documents, and sensitive personal histories. I’m not your lawyer and can’t give legal advice, but I can help you organize, clarify, and present your information more effectively.
Q: Do you offer larger or ongoing projects?
Yes. If your needs go beyond these quick services—such as full investigations, editorial support, or campaign/legislative strategy—you can explore my other services pages or contact me directly for a custom proposal.
Q: How fast is the turnaround?
Most Quick Services are completed within 24–48 hours of receiving all materials. If timing is tighter, let me know in the intake form and I’ll tell you what’s realistic.
Q: Do you have a sample holiday poem?
Santa checked his list this year—your name was under “Needs a Break,”
So he’s sending peace and rest and joy (and maybe cookies you don’t have to bake).
If life’s been wild or upside-down, don’t worry—Santa gets it too.
He’s routing extra Christmas cheer straight to the doorstep just for you.
Michael R. Phillips - Journalist | Advocate 