Cornerstones Report Rates

All amounts exclude VAT of 17.5%. All quotes must be confirmed independently.

Please note, we do not assess poetry.

Mini-Critiques and Short Stories
Normally 2-3 pages long. First 30 pages: minimum £150 - maximum £200, based on initial consultation. For material over 30 pages, add £1 per page. Rate based on double line spacing.

General Report
Normally 6-8 pages long. Minimum £200, £4 per 1000 words. Usually for published authors or for authors who have already had an In-Depth Report on the same ms.

In-Depth Report
Normally 8-10 pages long. Minimum £250, £5 per 1000 words. Detailed structural edit.

Non-Fiction Report
General Report: Normally 6-8 pages long. Minimum £250, £5 per 1000 words.
Indepth Report: Normally 8-10 pages long with some annotation and line-edit, mimium £326, £6.50 per 1000 words.

NB: Length of the reports depends on how many points need to be raised. Annotation or margin notes may occur on the manuscript but this is not an official part of the report. All essential information will be included in the report.

Are you ready to Submit Pack
Report response. Synopsis, cover letter and first 50 pages. £199.

Brainstorm your Novel Pack
Assessment of synopsis and first 50 pages and one-on-one discussion. £199.

Plot Doctor

Brainstorm session on synopsis and character breakdowns including one-on-one session and follow-up. £326.

To help decipher our rates system (please add VAT at 17.5% to all costs):

If your manuscript is 70,000 words the quote for a General Report would be £280 plus £49 VAT, and £350 plus £61.25 VAT for an In-Depth Report.

For rates for children's writing, please go to Kids'Corner Report Rates.

For a personal consultation to ascertain which type of report would best suit your script, please ring or email.

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