EditMojo

EditMojo is a small editing company run by a two-person team based in Lancaster, PA. Unlike large editing marketplaces, EditMojo offers a direct working relationship with the editors themselves, with transparent per-word pricing and no intermediaries between author and editor.

What You Get#

• Amazon formatting ($5 per 1,000 words): Manuscript formatting for Kindle/Amazon publishing — file preparation rather than prose editing. This is EditMojo's lowest-priced tier. Standalone proofreading is no longer sold separately; it's now folded into copyediting.
• Copyediting ($10 per 1,000 words): Grammar, consistency, flow, and style corrections throughout your manuscript, now including proofreading-level error detection. Includes developmental notes identifying larger structural or clarity issues alongside the line-level edits.
• Line editing ($20 per 1,000 words): Sentence-level work focused on improving clarity, rhythm, and readability — includes light rewriting for complex issues or non-native English speakers.
• Heavy/deep editing ($40 per 1,000 words): EditMojo's most comprehensive service, involving two complete read-throughs — one detailed pass for in-depth refinement, and a second pass for consistency.
• Developmental notes included: Copyediting and higher tiers include macro-level notes on character, pacing, and structure — not just grammar fixes.
• Unlimited revisions: Revisions to edits and editorial notes are included until you're satisfied.
• Blanket NDA protection: All manuscripts are covered by a non-disclosure agreement without requiring authors to request it.

Who It's For#

• Self-published authors who want personal service: EditMojo's small size means you work directly with the editors, not through a marketplace with inconsistent quality.
• Budget-conscious authors seeking line editing: At $0.02/word, EditMojo's standard line editing is priced below many freelance editors who charge $0.03–$0.05/word for comparable work. Its copyediting tier at $0.01/word — which now bundles proofreading — is among the lower rates for human copyediting.
• Authors who want editing and story feedback in one pass: The developmental notes included with all services give authors structural feedback without paying separately for a developmental editor.

Pricing: Four service tiers — Amazon formatting ($5/1K words), copyediting including proofreading ($10/1K), line editing ($20/1K), and heavy/deep editing ($40/1K). A 60,000-word novel costs approximately $600 for copyediting, $1,200 for line editing, or $2,400 for heavy editing; Amazon formatting runs about $300 for the same length. Turnaround ranges from 3 days for short manuscripts (under 5,000 words) to 30 days for 80,000–100,000-word projects, with custom timelines above 100,000 words. No stated minimum word count.

Strengths#

• Transparent, predictable pricing: Per-word rates make it easy to estimate costs before submitting. No quote process required — you calculate the cost before reaching out.
• Direct editor access: The two-editor model means your manuscript won't be handed off to an unknown freelancer. You know who's editing your book.
• Revisions included: Unlike many editing services that charge for revision rounds, EditMojo includes revisions in the base price.

Limitations#

• Very small team: With only two editors, scheduling availability may be limited during busy periods. This also means genre specialization is narrower than a large marketplace.
• No online self-booking system: Authors inquire via a contact form rather than booking through an online calendar, which can add lead time.
• Limited online reviews: As a small independent company, fewer public reviews exist compared to marketplace platforms like Reedsy, making independent quality assessment harder.

Alternatives#

Reedsy offers a vetted marketplace of freelance editors with more options for genre specialization and developmental editing, though pricing varies widely by editor. For a budget alternative, the Reedsy marketplace includes editors who specify their rates publicly, allowing direct comparison.