School visits & Public appearances

I am available for Meet the Author sessions with schools, libraries other interested groups for events like Children’s Book Week, Literature days and Writers’ Festivals. I normally charge the rates as recommended by the Australian Society of Authors and have included below the list of fees from their website. Because I’m based in Perth, Western Australia, travel expenses to country areas and other states would need to be covered.

Public appearances

Speaking and teaching

These rates apply for literary festivals, residencies, writers centres, tertiary institutions, and other public appearances except for schools. Members are encouraged to negotiate fees that are higher than the minimum.

1 session (hour)

$400

2 sessions (hour)

$600

3 Sessions (hour) Max

$900

Schools (primary and secondary)

Groups of over 120 or with mixed ages may incur an additional charge. Sessions may run for 45-60 mins, to be set by the speaker. Workshops for longer may be negotiated.

1 session (hour)

$375

2 sessions (hour)

$500

3 Sessions (hour) Max

$700

NB: This discounted rate applies only if the booking is for one school, for a one-week block. | GST Excluded

Online

Sessions may run for 45-60 mins, to be set by the speaker.

1 session (hour)

$250

2 sessions (hour)

$400

3 Sessions (hour)

$550

Travel

Travel costs should be paid, when appropriate, in addition to the above fees for public appearances.

Accommodation (overnight)

$120 per day

Meals

$60  per day

Subsidy for use of own car

66c per km

Allowance for travel time (2-6 hours)

$50 per hour

More than 6 hours travel time per day

$300