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About Editor World: Top-Rated Editing and Proofreading Services
Quality-Assured Writing and Editing by Real People
Rated 5.0 / 5 on Google Reviews | BBB A+ Since 2010 | 4.9 / 5 Average Editor Rating
8,500+ clients in 70+ countries | 145 Million+ words edited since 2010
Editor World provides top-rated editing and proofreading services through a panel of native English editors from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Authors, academics, business professionals, and ESL writers in 70+ countries use it. The idea is simple. Every client should be able to choose an editor who knows their field, then keep that editor as long as they like.
Clients browse editor profiles, compare qualifications and verified ratings, and choose the person they want. Many stay with the same editor for years, across theses, journal articles, books, and business documents. Editors are available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Editor World at a Glance
- What it is: an online editing and proofreading marketplace where clients browse editor profiles and choose their own editor.
- Editors: native English speakers from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, with 15 years of experience on average. Less than 5% of applicants are accepted.
- Editing: 100% human, with no AI at any stage.
- Reach: 8,500+ clients in 70+ countries and 145 million+ words edited.
- Recognition: BBB A+ accredited since 2010, and a multiple Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winner.
- Founded: 2010, in Virginia, by Patti Fisher, PhD, a graduate of The Ohio State University.
- Offices: a US mailing address in Newport News, Virginia, and an office in London.
Meet Our Editors
Editor World's editors include university faculty, professional editors, published authors, and retired professionals. All real people who love words more than anything else. Every editor is a native English speaker from the United States, the United Kingdom, or Canada.
Editors hold degrees across the sciences, medicine, engineering, the social sciences, business, law, and the humanities. Others specialize in fiction and nonfiction books. Because you choose your editor, you can pick someone who already knows the conventions of your field.
15 Years
Average editor experience
Less than 5%
Of editor applicants accepted
4.9 / 5
Average editor rating
3 Countries
Native English editors from the US, UK, and Canada
100%
Human editing, no AI
24/7
Available 365 days a year
Featured Editors
Here are six editors from the Editor World directory, with the credentials and ratings shown on their profiles.
BA in Comparative Psychology, UC Riverside; Adjunct Assistant Professor in Psychology; PhD and MA in Behavioral Psychology, UCLA
92,000+ pages edited
4.95 / 5 from 3,800+ ratings
BA in English Literature, Binghamton University; MS in Psychology and PhD candidate in Psychology, Walden University; 20+ years of editing, teaching, and writing
37,000+ pages edited
4.92 / 5 from 700+ ratings
BA in English and Education, Wofford College; MA in Creative Writing, SUNY Buffalo; retired Professor of English, Central Piedmont Community College and Strayer University
4.88 / 5 from 2,100+ ratings
MA in English and MFA in Writing, New York University; Certified Editor, International Association of Professional Writers and Editors
19,000+ pages edited
4.92 / 5 from 600+ ratings
MEd in Curriculum and Instruction; high school English teacher; promotional copywriter
11,000+ pages edited
4.95 / 5 from 300+ ratings
PhD and MA in Political Science and International Relations, Yale University; professional academic editor
4.91 / 5 from 170+ ratings
Every profile shows qualifications, expertise, skills, pages edited, and verified client ratings. Throughout your project, you can message your writer or editor directly on the Editor World website.
How We Choose Our Editors
Less than 5% of applicants are accepted to the editor panel. Every editor goes through the same four steps before working with clients:
- Credentials review. Applicants submit their degrees and editing experience for review.
- Editing test. Applicants edit a sample document to show their skill with grammar, style, and clarity.
- Verification. Editor World completes a verification process before an applicant joins the panel.
- Public profile. Each editor creates a public profile, so clients can see their background before choosing them.
Every editor also signs a non-disclosure agreement as a condition of joining. Editors who want to apply can start on the editor application page.
How Editors Work With Clients
- You choose your editor. Compare profiles by education, subject expertise, and verified client ratings, then choose the editor who fits your document.
- You talk directly. Message your editor before, during, and after the project through the Editor World messaging system.
- You see every change. Edited documents come back in Microsoft Word with Track Changes, plus comments that explain larger edits.
- You can keep your editor. Choose the same editor again for your next document. Returning to the same editor is the most common theme in client reviews.
Most editors offer a free sample edit of your first 300 words, so you can see how an editor works before you order.
Why Clients Stay With Editor World
Many clients come to Editor World for one document and return for years. They choose an editor who knows their field, then go back to that editor for the next paper, book, or report.
In their reviews, clients most often praise comments that explain each change. They also value editing that strengthens logic and structure, not only grammar, and edits that keep their own voice.
"I've been using your service for the past 10 years, and I've always been impressed."
Hye Yoon C., verified Editor World client, 2025
"This editor is my one pick... I wait for him/her until he/she is available."
SaeHya A., verified Editor World client
"It is amazing that the editor still remembers my previous writing submitted for editing!"
Yunshuang, verified Editor World client
"Thank you for sharing your expertise with students outside your school like me through this platform. I am so grateful to learn and receive help from you."
Minshuai D., verified Editor World client
"Currently, I'm on Book 2... Then I'll be right back for Book 3."
Victoria Y., novelist, verified Editor World client
"I have used the team at Editor World many times this year, both big projects and small... My editor has been my go-to for things like press releases and even pitch letters. She is always timely and accurate. You can depend on her."
Kenneth C., scientist, 2026
Read more client testimonials about Editor World editing and proofreading.
Who We Serve
Authors, business owners, academic researchers, government professionals, and non-native English speakers around the world rely on Editor World.
- Authors: fiction, nonfiction, self-published, and children's book authors use our book editing services to bring manuscripts to publication standard.
- Academics: faculty and students edit journal articles, dissertations, and research papers in science, engineering, the social sciences, and more. Dissertation editing and journal article editing are among the most ordered services.
- Non-native English writers: our ESL editing improves flow and clarity, so writing reads naturally to native English readers.
- Businesses: companies and government professionals use business document editing for memos, reports, handbooks, and newsletters.
- Individuals: people refine a CV, resume, admissions essay, or cover letter with personal document editing. Others use our writing services for new content.
Trusted By:
Recommended by the Boston University Economics Department, University of San Diego, University of Michigan, UCLA, University of Missouri, and more.
Woman-Founded and 100% Woman-Owned
Patti Fisher, PhD, founded Editor World in Virginia in 2010. She saw the need for high-quality editing in graduate school at The Ohio State University. Classmates there often asked her to edit their papers. She built Editor World so writers could find a skilled editor who fits their work, then keep working with that person.
Patti is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. She also holds a Certificate in Women's Entrepreneurship from the Bank of America Institute for Women's Entrepreneurship at Cornell University.
To contact Patti, email info@editorworld.com or visit her LinkedIn profile.
Woman-Founded. Purpose-Driven. People First.
Editor World was founded in 2010 by Patti Fisher, a graduate of The Ohio State University, after seeing firsthand the need for high-quality, personalized editing support for writers at every level. Every client who submits a document at Editor World connects directly with a real editor, receives a personal response, and is treated as an individual rather than a transaction. That is the mission Editor World has maintained for 16 years, and it is reflected in every review we receive.
Award-Winning Service and Standards
Editor World has held a BBB A+ rating since 2010. It is a multiple Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winner and has also earned TITAN Business Awards.
- 100% human editing. No AI is used in writing, editing, or proofreading. Read our human-only editing policy.
- Transparent pricing. Prices are published on our prices page, and the instant calculator gives an exact quote. There are no hidden fees.
- Fast turnaround options. Available 24/7, 365 days a year, including weekends and public holidays. Same-day options with 2-hour, 4-hour, and 8-hour tiers for qualifying documents.
- Confidentiality. Editors sign non-disclosure agreements, and files are protected with 256-bit SSL encryption. Read about our security and confidentiality practices.
- No contracts or minimums. Submit one document or many, with no subscriptions or minimum word counts.
Get started today!
Choose your writer or editor and begin your project. Most editors offer a free sample edit of your first 300 words.
Choose Your EditorFrequently Asked Questions About Editor World
What is Editor World?
Editor World is an online editing, proofreading, and writing marketplace founded in 2010. Clients browse the profiles of native English editors from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, then choose the editor they want. Every document is edited by a person, with no AI at any stage. Editor World has served 8,500+ clients in 70+ countries.
Who are Editor World editors?
Editor World editors are native English speakers from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. They include university faculty, professional editors, published authors, and retired professionals, with 15 years of experience on average. Less than 5% of applicants are accepted. Each editor has a public profile showing credentials, pages edited, and verified client ratings.
How are Editor World editors selected?
Each applicant submits credentials for review, passes an editing test, completes a verification process, and creates a public editor profile. Less than 5% of applicants are accepted to the editor panel. Every editor also signs a non-disclosure agreement before working with clients.
How do I choose an editor at Editor World?
Browse the profiles on the Editor World editors page. Each profile lists education, subject expertise, skills, pages edited, and verified client ratings. Choose the editor whose background fits your document. Most editors offer a free sample edit of your first 300 words. You can also message your editor directly throughout the project.
Do clients work with the same editor again?
Yes. Once you find an editor you like, you can choose that editor again for every new document. Many Editor World clients stay with one editor for years, across theses, journal articles, books, and business documents. Your editor already knows your field, your style, and your preferences, so each new project builds on the last one.
Does Editor World use AI to edit documents?
No. Editor World uses no AI writing tools, AI grammar checkers, or automated editing at any stage. Every document is reviewed by a human editor who is a native English speaker from the United States, the United Kingdom, or Canada. This matters for journals and universities that require human editing. It also keeps your document out of outside AI systems.
Who founded Editor World?
Patti Fisher, PhD, founded Editor World in Virginia in 2010. She saw the need for high-quality editing while in graduate school at The Ohio State University, where classmates asked her to edit their papers. Editor World is woman-founded and 100% woman-owned, and it connects clients with editors who fit their work.
Is Editor World a legitimate company?
Yes. Editor World LLC has operated since 2010 and has held BBB A+ accreditation since that year. It is rated 5.0 / 5 on Google Reviews and 5.0 / 5 on Facebook Reviews. Editors hold a 4.9 / 5 average rating from verified clients. Editor World is also a multiple Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winner and has earned TITAN Business Awards.
How does Editor World keep documents confidential?
Every editor signs a non-disclosure agreement before joining the platform, and all files move through 256-bit SSL encryption. Editor World does not share documents with third parties or use them to train AI systems. Payments go through Stripe or PayPal, so Editor World does not store card details. Read more about Editor World security and confidentiality.
Where is Editor World located?
Editor World was founded in Virginia. Its US mailing address is 11815 Fountain Way, Suite 300, Newport News, VA 23606. It also has an office at 167-169 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PF, United Kingdom. Because Editor World works online, clients in 70+ countries can order editing 24/7, 365 days a year.