SCHEDULE OF FEES
Fewer than 50,000 words: $1,500
50,000–60,000 words: $1,800
60,000–70,000 words: $2,100
70,000–80,000 words: $2,400
80,000–90,000 words: $2,700
90,000+ words: contact Laurie directly to discuss.
All fees are in Australian dollars. A deposit of 50% is due at the time of booking, with the remaining 50% invoiced two weeks after the first invoice.
The Structural Blueprint - Manuscript Assessment
The Narrative Spark - Initial Mentoring Session
$600
A one-hour session to explore your project, identify where you're at, and decide on your next steps.
Available as a standalone session, or as a gateway to The Narrative Ark with $150 credited against your first month if you proceed.
MENTORING
The Narrative Ark - Monthly Mentoring Program
Ongoing mentoring at $500 per month, on a three-month minimum term to supercharge your creative project into action, further development, or completion. Cancel anytime after your minimum term is complete.
Your first month is due at the time of booking, with subsequent months billed monthly.
To get started, share a short project synopsis, a brief bio and some initial goals. From there, we'll take it one step at a time, together.
The Shorter Story Pulse Check -Short Form Manuscript Assessment
Up to 3,500 words: $350
Up to 5,000 words: $450
More than 5,000 words: contact Laurie directly to discuss.
All fees are in Australian dollars. 100% payment is due at the time of submission.
This service is also bookable for assessing personal essays, or other non-academic creative non-fiction. To book a non-fiction pulse check, use the same link below but flag the work as non-fiction in the notes when uploading your submission.
Up to 10,000 words (plus synopsis and cover letter): $850
Fee is payable in full at the time of booking. Written report delivered within 14 business days of receipt of materials. Minimum 14-day lead time applies.
The Submission Window - Extract Assessment
The Submission Window - Full Length Assessment
Coming soon. If your complete manuscript is ready and you'd like to be among the first to know when bookings open, get in touch directly.