Professional editorial support
We specialize in the formats reshaping storytelling: serialized prose, web fiction, light novels, comics, screenplays, and, yes, even traditional publishing. If you want to leave readers coming back for more, we're your team.
Ylfe was founded by authors, for authors. We bring years of experience across diverse publishing niches, from web novels to specialized markets, and we are here to help you succeed.
Our services provide practical, rigorous editorial support to independent authors and organizations desiring publication readiness. This page outlines our three core services and what each one is designed to do.
Ready to take the next step? Share your book details, word count, goals, and priorities, along with a short writing sample of less than 500 words, and we will provide a free estimate within 24 hours.
Please note that any price ranges listed below are indicative, and the final cost depends on the manuscript's length, complexity, and the level of editorial intervention required. All turnaround times are estimates and depend on current scheduling.
Or, jump right in with a $25 flat-rate, 1,000-word sample edit.
Fixed-Rate Line Editing and Copyediting
A sample edit at a flat rate.
Not sure if we're the right fit? A sample edit lets you see exactly how we work before you invest in a full service. Send us your first 1,000 words, and we'll return a full copyedit with tracked changes and inline editorial comments so you can judge the quality of our work firsthand.
Sample edits are available to purchase directly. No prior inquiry needed. Simply pay, then email us your receipt number and your writing.
Best for
Writers who want to assess editorial fit before committing to a full manuscript edit.
Turnaround
Around 5 business days.
Pricing
$25 flat fee
For 1,000 words
Developmental Report
A high-level editorial assessment focused on structure, pacing, clarity, and overall effectiveness.
You'll receive a detailed editorial report highlighting your manuscript's strengths and outlining priority revisions. We examine the big-picture flow of your narrative or argument, offer practical recommendations for your next draft, and provide a clear revision roadmap tailored to your goals.
Best for
Writers who want strategic guidance before moving into line-level editing.
Turnaround
Usually 2–4 weeks, depending on manuscript length and scheduling.
Pricing
$0.022–$0.028 per word
A 70,000-word manuscript typically costs $1,540–$1,960.
Copyediting
Line-by-line editing to improve readability, consistency, and technical accuracy while protecting your voice.
We work through your manuscript line by line, correcting grammar, punctuation, and syntax while checking for consistency in style, terminology, and formatting. Sentences are tightened for clarity and rhythm, and you'll receive tracked edits alongside clear editorial queries so you understand every change.
Best for
Manuscripts that are structurally sound and ready for language refinement.
Turnaround
Usually 2–3 weeks for full-length manuscripts.
Pricing
$0.024–$0.029 per word
A 70,000-word manuscript typically costs $1,680–$2,030.
Proofreading
A final pre-publication pass to catch remaining surface errors and presentation issues.
This is the last quality check before your work goes out into the world. We hunt down typos, spelling mistakes, and punctuation errors, review grammar and usage one final time, and check that formatting and layout are consistent throughout. It's a careful, detail-oriented pass designed to catch anything that slipped through earlier rounds.
Best for
Near-final files that have already been edited and are close to publication.
Turnaround
Usually 5–10 business days.
Pricing
$0.016–$0.019 per word
A 70,000-word manuscript typically costs $1,120–$1,330.