How Editor World Works: 6 Steps to a Professionally Edited Document

This page explains how Editor World works, from choosing your editor to downloading your edited file. Ordering takes a few minutes: you register, choose an editor, upload your document, and pay. You choose the turnaround, from 2-hour same-day editing to more than 7 days for long manuscripts.

Every edit is made by an NDA-signed editor from the United States, the United Kingdom, or Canada. There is no AI at any stage, and you can message your editor at any point. For writing or rewriting, see how the writing process works.

The 6 Steps to Order Editing

1. Register or sign in.Register for an Editor World client account, or sign in if you already have one. Registration is free and takes about a minute.
2. Choose your editor. Browse editor profiles and compare qualifications, subject areas, and verified client ratings. Most editors offer a free sample edit of your first 300 words, so you can message an editor and ask for one first.
3. Upload your document. From the editor profile, select "Submit Document," then:
   • Upload a Word, PDF, PowerPoint, or text file
   • Enter the word count, including references if you want them checked
   • Choose your turnaround, from 2-hour same-day editing to more than 7 days
   • Add instructions, such as your style guide and how heavy an edit you want
   • Select the certificate of editing add-on if you need one
4. Pay securely.Pay through Stripe, which covers credit and debit cards plus digital payments such as Link, Amazon Pay, Google Pay, and WeChat Pay. You can also pay with PayPal, Alipay, or purchased account credit. Checkout uses 256-bit SSL encryption. Need a price quote before you order, or an invoice after payment? Email info@editorworld.com.
5. Your editor edits your document. Your editor works through the document in Microsoft Track Changes and adds comments where a passage needs your input. You can message your editor through your Client Console at any time.
6. Download your edited document. You receive an email when your editor uploads the finished file. Download it from the Documents section of your Client Console, along with your certificate if you ordered one. Then rate the work.

Before You Order: A Quick Checklist

A few details in your instructions help your editor give you the edit you expect.

• Ask for a sample. A sample edit shows you an editor's style before you commit.
• Count the right words. Include references, footnotes, and tables in the word count if you want them edited.
• Name your style guide. Say whether you follow APA, MLA, Chicago, or a journal's guidelines, and whether you need American or British English.
• Say how heavy an edit you want. Ask for a light edit (corrections only), a standard edit (corrections plus clarity and flow), or a heavier edit.
• Say whether you want comments on structure. For big-picture feedback on argument or organization, choose developmental editing.
• Mention limits and deadlines. Note any word limit, required sections, or submission date.

When Will My Edited Document Be Ready?

You choose the turnaround when you upload. Orders with a 1-day or longer turnaround are due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. Same-day orders are due within the 2, 4, or 8 hours you select. Editors often deliver before the due date.

From $0.021 per word for long documents on turnarounds longer than 7 days, and $0.027 and up for shorter work. Rates by turnaround:

Developmental editing costs $0.06 per word on 14-day turnaround and $0.056 per word on 21-day turnaround, for documents over 500 words. Use the instant price calculator for an exact quote.

Editing vs. Rewriting vs. Writing: Which Service Do You Need?

If you're not sure which service fits your project, this table shows what you upload, what happens, and what you get back.

For writing or rewriting, see how the writing process works. For a full list of services, see writing, editing, and proofreading services.

After Delivery: Next Steps for Existing Clients

• Review every change. Accept or reject each edit in Track Changes, and read your editor's comments.
• Ask about any edit. Message your editor through the Client Console if a change or comment is unclear.
• Find your certificate. If you ordered one, it is in the Documents section with your file. For a past order, contact support with your order details.
• Get a receipt or invoice. Email info@editorworld.com if you need an invoice for reimbursement.
• Rate your editor. Your rating helps other clients choose.
• Order again from the same editor. Go to your editor's profile and select "Submit Document." Returning to the same editor is the most common theme in client reviews.
• If something isn't right. Editor World has a 14-day satisfaction policy. If a concern can't be settled with your editor, contact Editor World within 14 days of delivery. The team reviews the situation with the editor before issuing any refund.

What's Included With Every Edit

• Microsoft Track Changes. You see every edit and choose whether to accept or reject it.
• Direct messaging. Ask questions and clarify instructions through the in-platform messaging system.
• Confidentiality. Editors sign non-disclosure agreements, and files are protected with 256-bit SSL encryption.
• Optional certificate. A certificate of editing is available as an optional add-on.
• Recommended by the Boston University Economics Department. Faculty list Editor World as an editing resource.

Frequently Asked Questions About How Editor World Works

Reviewed by the Editor World editorial team under the direction of Patti Fisher, PhD, founder. Editor World has provided 100% human editing by native English editors since 2010. About Editor World