Editing services rates
Rates for consulting services
These rates are for consulting services and most are flat rates, not dependent on word count.
30-Minute Phone Consultation $249
Hourlong Phone Consultation $399
Query Letter Consultation $199
Query Letter and Synopsis Consultation $349
Outline Feedback $999
“After 30 minutes of talking with Mary, I knew exactly what my project needed to move forward in the right direction. I knew what I was doing well and what needed shifting. It was invaluable to me to get that feedback and advice from someone so knowledgeable in the industry. I also just really enjoyed speaking with her!”
rates for manuscript Editing services
Some of these rates depend on word count, and quoted word counts are examples. Submission Package Edit and 100-Page Edit investments are fixed. Full Manuscript Edit and Reader Report investments will adjust up or down depending on your particular manuscript length.
Picture Book $499 and up
Picture Book (With Illustrations) $699 and up
Submission Package Edit $699
Book Proposal Edit $399 and up
100-Page Edit $2,199
Full Manuscript Edit (For 50,000 Words) $3,999
Manuscript Overview (For 50,000 Words) $1,999
“I think it would have taken years of trial and error to figure out on my own what I learned from you.”
“Mary Kole encourages you to go deeper into your manuscript. You’ll find gems you didn’t know were down there. A wonderful experience.”