In brief, how does wordy.com Wordy work? How can I integrate it into my workflow?

In traditional publishing, the workflow is from author to copy-editor to typesetter to proofreader, with queries being passed back to the author at each stage. Wordy provides both copy-editing and proofreading. We also have the rewrite option that provides a more substantive level of editing. You just fit Wordy into your process based on your needs. If these needs are slightly different to the norm, just add a brief to the editor.

You create a job by uploading a document, choosing options and completing the check-out  process. The document then goes into a queue, where it is visible to editors who can work with the variant of English specified. You can add comments to the job if necessary. Editors who are online will then review your brief and comments and may have a quick look at the document to check whether the subject matter is right for them. A suitable editor will then claim your job, and you will get a notification depending on how these are set up in your profile.

When the job is complete, the editor will upload the edited or proofread document and you will get another notification. At any point once a job has been claimed, you can send messages to the editor, who can also send messages to you.

Author queries may be done as messages (more immediate) or as comments in the document (better context). You can either deal with these yourself or reply via messages to your editor, who may as a result upload a new version of your document.

If you’re happy with the result, that’s it. The job will automatically be marked as delivered after a few days and closed. If you’re not, then in the first instance, please send a message to your editor. I’m going to post another article on disputes.