Welcome to JMC Editing!
I provide kind, honest, and professional feedback for your written projects.
Editorial Services
$0.02/word
Clarifying or reorganizing a manuscript for content and structure. May include some rewriting and reorganization of text. Includes a macro and micro analysis of the text ranging from plot structure, story arc, character development, worldbuilding, word usage, and adherence to genre. Includes a final letter.
$0.017/word
Editing for grammar, usage, spelling, punctuation, and other mechanics of style; checking for consistency of mechanics and for internal consistency of facts; making sure house style and/or CMOS guidelines are adhered to. Comes with a complimentary style sheet.
$0.012/word
Detection and correction of any obvious errors in the manuscript (e.g., typos), punctuation errors, easily fixed grammatical errors, and small formatting issues like removal of double spaces, converting straight quotes to curly quotes, and conversion of three periods ... to ellipsis …
$0.012/word
A substantive reading of your manuscript with emphasis on providing feedback in a particular area of expertise/identity, for example reading for accurate representation of a biracial character. Includes in-manuscript comments and a final letter.
$0.015/word
Generalized analysis of plot, story arc, character development, and worldbuilding. Includes in-manuscript comments, line editing suggestions only when the meaning is unclear, and a final letter.
$45/hour
If your work is much smaller than a manuscript (like an outline or picture book for example), you’re eligible for my per hour rate instead of per word.
Note: there’s a default $45 minimum for these projects.
Packages
$0.025/word
A dual manuscript evaluation in addition to sensitivity concerns. Includes in-manuscript comments and a final letter that incorporates feedback from both reads.
$0.022/word
A dual sensitivity read and proofread. The first pass of the manuscript will be focused on the sensitivity read, then once the feedback has been incorporated, the second pass will begin as a proofread. Includes a letter and in-manuscript comments regarding the read. Does not include a style sheet.
$0.028/word
A dual sensitivity read and copy edit. The first pass of the manuscript will be focused on the sensitivity read, then once the feedback has been incorporated, the second pass will begin as a copy edit. Includes a letter and in-manuscript comments regarding the read. Does include a style sheet.
$0.037/word
A dual developmental edit and a copy edit. The first pass of the manuscript will be focused on the developmental edit, then once the feedback has been incorporated, the second pass will begin as a copy edit. Includes a letter and in-manuscript comments and a style sheet.
$0.049/word
A developmental edit and sensitivity read, then a copy edit. The first pass of the manuscript will be focused on the developmental edit, then once the feedback has been incorporated, the second pass will begin as a sensitivity read. After you’ve made changes, the copy edit will begin. Includes a letter and in-manuscript comments and a style sheet.
$0.032/word
A dual developmental edit in addition to sensitivity concerns. Includes in-manuscript comments and a final letter that incorporates feedback from both reads.
Experience, Expertise, and Genre Preferences
My name is Johanie Martinez-Cools, and I‘ve been editing professionally since 2019 and I’ve worked with both indie authors and some of the Big 5 publishers. Learn more about my experience, areas of expertise, and which genres I prefer to work with.
Contact Me
Interested in working together? Fill out the form and I’ll reach out through email within a week of submission to discuss compatibility, scheduling, and the editorial process.
Not all information is required but the more the better! The more I know, the better I can assist you.