SCHEDULE OF FEES
Working with The Manuscript Agency gives you access to a team of over twenty editors. Between us we cover all genres of fiction as well as the different forms of non-fiction – your manuscript will be allocated to the person most experienced with your genre. When working with The MAA you have the added benefit of working with a senior managing editor (Kit Carstairs) as well as getting the expertise of the editor allocated to work with your manuscript. All MAA editors are experienced in the Australian book publishing industry.
Appraisal Fees
The MAA charges a one-off fee per manuscript which is due before the commencement of the appraisal process.
The appraisal fee allows for a few brief follow-up queries, from the author, in writing.
Listed fees are in Australian dollars and include GST.
If you resubmit the same manuscript for a follow-up appraisal within 6 months, we will happily apply a 10% discount to your second appraisal — please remind us of this when you resubmit!
**General appraisal fee (focused Appr)
Picture Book appraisal (up to 2500 words) | $550 (or $660)
1st three chapters (up to 20,000 words) | $594(or $729.30)
Manuscripts up to 20,000 | $594 (or $729.30)
20,000 to 40,000 words | $726 (or $900.90)
40,000 to 60,000 words | $836 (or $1043.90)
60,000 to 80,000 words | $946 (or $1186.90)
80,000 to 100,000 words | $1056 (or $1329.90)
100,000 to 120,000 words | $1166 (or $1472.90)
120,000 to 140,000 words | $1276 (or $1615.90)
140,000 to 160,000 words | $1386 (or $1758.90)
160,000 words and over | $Price on application
Manuscript series / Multiple MS submission | $Price on application
OTHER SERVICES
Book Coaching 0ne-off call $165 / 1-hour consultation + $55 reading fee (for up to 1000 words)
Publishing Consultancy $165 / 1-hour consultation
Publishing Consultancy (current MAA author) $110 / 1-hour consultation
Publishing Pitch Practice $110/45 minute video call
Writing Services $Price on application
Typesetting Services $Price on application
EDITING & Book coaching
Cover letter and Synopsis Edit $385
Submission Edit (synopsis, cover letter + 1st 3 chapters) $Price on application
Structural Editing $Starts from $65 / 1000 words
(ex-GST)
Copy Editing $Starts from $50 / 1000 words (ex-GST)
Proof reading $Starts from $20 / 1000 words (ex-GST)
Mentoring / Book Coaching $Price on application
If you would like to know the cost for editing, proof reading or mentoring for your manuscript, please do not
hesitate to get in touch and we’d be happy to provide you with an obligation-free quote.
Payment
Payment for all appraisals, mentorships, consultancies, and editorial services is due before the commencement of the service, unless otherwise agreed to in writing with Kit Carstairs. The full fee will always be required before delivery of the appraisal/mentoring notes/editorial mark-up.
Payment can be made via cheque or money order (made out to The Manuscript Agency) or direct transfer (please contact The MAA via our Contact Form or send Kit an email for an invoice/banking details). Please note: we do not accept cash payments.
Once payment is received, you will be issued with a receipt of payment.
*Please note that a $30 fee is applied to all international bank transactions.