Wildfire Workshops rates apply for literary festivals, public libraries, community halls, arts residencies, writers centres, tertiary institutions, and other public appearances. Master classes, professional workshops or keynote appearances will be negotiated offline**.

• Whole day (max. 6 hours) = $790
• Half day  (max. 3 hours) = $550
• Per session (max. 1.5 hour) = $350

** Master classes, professional workshops and keynote appearances will start at around $450 per session and a minimum $1000 for a whole day. The nature of these specific appearances tends to be often a higher charge as planning preparation time is required, these fees will not be discounted and these prices mentioned are a base to appear.

Storytime Sessions

Simple storytimes and Wildfire presenations

Storytime session (max. 30 mins) $230
Presentation and storytime session (max. 60 mins) $320

Travel times over 2 hours will incur standard fees. Car expenses will be paid at the ATO’s rates for deductions using the cents per kilometer method. In the 2012-13 income year, for ordinary cars the average rates are 63 cents per kilometer. This equates to the follow:

• Allowance for travel time 2-6 hours is charged at $50.00 per hour
• More than 6 hours travel time $300.00 per day

Travel, accommodation and meal expenses are all reasonable items for reimbursement. In accordance with the Australian Tax Office, Wildfire Workshops will seek to be reimbursed for things on any country, interstate and longer overnight trips to make appearances.

Note: All prices are in line with Australian Society of Authors professional rates for public appearances. If you wish to please