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!
— Laurin

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.
— Jen J.
Mary Kole encourages you to go deeper into your manuscript. You’ll find gems you didn’t know were down there. A wonderful experience.
— L. Jennings