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.