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.

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