Applying to an MFA or MA program in creative writing?

CM Editorial House offers personalized editing and feedback for your application materials including writing samples, poetry packets, and statements of purpose.

Our editors are experienced writers and MFA candidates who understand what admissions committees are looking for. We’ll help you refine your work for clarity, voice, and impact while preserving your unique style. Whether you’re polishing a fiction excerpt, a poetry collection, or a creative nonfiction piece, we’ll guide you toward a submission that feels both authentic and professional.

We believe editing should feel like mentorship, not gatekeeping. That’s why we’ve designed this service to be affordable, transparent, and flexible. With clear rates, editor introductions before payment, and a collaborative approach to feedback.

Let us help you bring your strongest work forward this application season.

Price breakdown:

Prose (Fiction / Creative Nonfiction)

Rate: $0.018 per word
(Approx. 250 words per page)

1,000 words – $18
2,000 words – $36
5,000 words – $90
10,000 words – $180
20,000 words – $360

Includes:

  • Read-through with in-line feedback and a short editorial letter (1–2 pages)

  • Comments on voice, structure, and readiness for submission

Poetry Packets

5 poems – $40
6 poems – $45
7 poems – $50
8 poems – $55
9 poems – $60
10 poems – $65
11 poems – $70
12 poems – $75

Includes:

  • Light in-line feedback and a brief editorial letter (1–2 pages)

  • Focus on sequencing, cohesion, and readiness for submission

Still life painting of various objects on a table, including a violin, sheets of music and papers, a glass of dark liquid, a ceramic bowl, a spoon, and a brown bottle in the background.
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