Fees & Pricing
Manuscript Submissions for Evaluation or Editing
All fees can be paid by cheque or money order payable to Sparks Literary Consultants, Inc., credit card, or by e-transfer, in Canadian funds (email to [email protected]). For our international clients, Canadian tax law requires that we charge 5% tax on all transactions unless you have an exemption. American funds might be accepted, please Contact Us first to make arrangements.
The feedback you’ll receive through the evaluation process is guaranteed to be honest, insightful, and helpful.
Unsure of your page count or how to calculate our fees? Contact us today for a quote.
Manuscripts
Manuscript Evaluations
Fees
Fiction/Non-Fiction/Memoirs/Short Stories: $125.00 for the first ten pages and $2.50 per page thereafter + 5% tax
Children’s Illustrated Manuscripts (ten pages or less): $100.00 + 5% tax
Manuscript Evaluation Turnaround Time: 4-6 weeks
In a hurry? Rush Manuscript Evaluations can be completed within 7-10 business days, for a 40% increase in the standard Manuscript Evaluation Fee. Please contact us first to ensure the availability of our agents and editors for this service.
In-person Consultations: $150.00 per hour + 5% tax**
**Please Contact Us first, either by phone or email, to arrange an appointment.
Editing and Writing Coaching
Writing Coaching/Book Doctoring: $85.00 per hour + 5% tax
Editing: $85.00 per hour + 5% tax
To receive a free quote for Writing Coaching or Editing, please Contact Us, and then submit 5 pages of your manuscript. A Sparks Editor or Writing Coach will provide you with a sample of the work that would be done and an estimate of the time involved.
Submissions Guidelines
Submission Guidelines
Manuscript Submissions
All manuscripts submitted to Sparks Literary Consultants, Inc. must be properly formatted. The standard manuscript format is:
- Double-spaced
- Single-sided
- 12-14 pt. font
- 1” (normal) margins
- Paginated (pages are numbered sequentially)
- Unbound
Electronic Submissions: Simply email your formatted manuscript (Word Doc) and payment to [email protected].
Hard Copy Submissions: Please contact us to arrange the delivery of your hardcopy manuscript and payment.