SCHEDULE OF FEES
Working with The Manuscript Agency gives you access to a team of over thirty 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. This fee covers the cost of the appraisal (provided in the form of a written electronic report). If you are interested in seeking a focused appraisal or a partial appraisal, please do not hesitate to get in touch for a quote.
The appraisal fee allows for a few brief follow-up queries from the author in writing. Should the author require a telephone consult then additional fees apply.
Refer a friend and receive a discount! If you refer a friend to work with The Manuscript Agency and they name you, you will be eligible for a 15% discount on all our services!
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!
Cover Letter and Synopsis Edit | $385
Submission Edit (synopsis, cover letter + 1st three chapters) | $Price on application
Children’s Picture Books (up to 2500 words) | $539
1st three chapters (up to 20,000 words) | $561
Manuscripts up to 20,000 | $561
20,000 to 40,000 words | $682
40,000 to 60,000 words | $792
60,000 to 80,000 words | $902
80,000 to 100,000 words | $1012
100,000 to 120,000 words | $1122
120,000 to 140,000 words | $1232
140,000 to 160,000 words | $1342
160,000 to 200,000 words | $1562
200,000 words and over | $Price on application
Focused Appraisal | $Price on application
Manuscript series / Multiple MS submission | $Price on application
All appraisal submissions incur a printing fee ($0.11/page of printing + $11.00 admin fee).
Please note: All fees include GST and are in Australian dollars. Prices are categorised by word count.
All appraisal submissions incur a printing fee ($0.11/page of printing + $11.00 admin fee).
OTHER SERVICES
Mentoring | $Price on application
Book Coaching 0ne-off call | $165/One hour telephone consultation
Publishing Consultancy | $165/One hour telephone consultation
Pitch Practice (prior to pitching to an agent or publisher) | $110/45 minute zoom session
Writing Services | $Price on application
EDITING & Book coaching
Structural + Copy Editing | $Price on application
Proof reading | $Price on application
Mentoring / Book Coaching | $Price on application
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.)
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.